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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 or 50 kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 4 - 16 mm opening
Mec243-BP16
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
627
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BW100
Wave Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g.…
628
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
629
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BD50
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)…
630
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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[Page extract]
Introduction to compressibility and recovery testing
Compressibility and recovery testing measures how a material behaves under load and how effectively it returns to its original form once the load is removed.
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
633
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (10mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals - aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
634
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Co-efficient of Friction (COF) Sled for ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295, 200g (foam), FPT-H1
432-633
A neoprene-faced sled with magnetic grips, for testing coefficient of friction of paper samples to TAPPI T549. Supplied with rigid and extensible links.
For use on the FPT-H1 Friction Tester.
635
Accessory
Cable tie break fixture for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-653
Cable-tie Break Fixture for CrimpTest-1
The Cable-tie Break Fixture comprises 2 split halves each having semi-circular stepped bollards for testing the tensile strength of cable-ties. There are 3 steps of 10 mm height steps to accommodate various length…
636
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 0 -13mm opening
Mec243-BP
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
637
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
638
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
639
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Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
640
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Safety guard for fitting to MultiTest 2.5-i /-xt/-dV motorised test stands (500 mm)
432-682
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
641
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-BD25
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)…
642
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-BP25
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 25mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
643
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.
646
Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
647
Case study
Lancet needle retention test
Requirement
A UK based medical device company who design and manufacture a range of blood glucose monitoring and control equipment used by healthcare professionals and consumers across the globe, needed a test solution to ensure the quality of
648
Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
649
Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
650
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Why the ring crush test is critical for paperboard strength
Paperboard packaging must combine cost-efficiency with protective performance.