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Accessory
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable: 10-way Hirose socket to USB-A
351-109
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable for transmitting data in RS232 format
Comprises 10-way Hirose socket (F) to USB-A connectors
1102
Accessory
Large Pinch Grip, 500 N, M6
432-278
The Large Pinch Grip is fitted with 10mm high x 25mm wide cross-hatch jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 500 N.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 15mm. Fast installation and…
1103
Accessory
Test Hook (medium), 500 N, M6
432-169
Medium Fixed Hook fitted with M6 female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
1104
Accessory
Pinch Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS470
The 2 KN Pinch Grip is fitted with 25mm high x 25mm wide pyramid jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 2 kN.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 10mm. Fast installation and…
1105
Accessory
Adapter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC to M6, F to F
432-330
Female-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
1106
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 70 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-338
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
70mm diameter having 5-16 UNC female thread.
1107
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 30 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S30+2Ko
MEC 240k- S30+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-30mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
1108
Accessory
QC Type K Adapter, 20 mm F to 5/16 UNC fixing bolt, c/w pin
432-429
QC Female Sleeve Type K c/w cross-pin with 5-16 UNC Fixing Bolt:
Converts a non-QC type grip having a 5-16 UNC fixing thread into a QC type thereby allowing for quick interchange of grips.
1109
Accessory
Wood Shear Test Jig, 25 kN, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec17
Wood Shear Tester DIN 52367, with torque-free shearing for wood samples according to ISO 6238, EN 392 and for glued laminated timber to BS 373. ASTM D143 version also available.
Connects to test stand and loadcell via QC 20mm or 32mm fixings. Please…
1110
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50+2Ko
MEC 240k- S50+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-52mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
1111
Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006 - now) and Orbis/Tornado (2008 - now), RS232 15-pin socket to 9-pin socket
351-059
Connects AFG, AFTI , Orbis or Tornado RS232 to PC.
Comprises 15-pin female D-connector to 9-pin female D-connector.
1112
Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (Orbis Mk2/Tornado), 15-pin D socket to USB-A
351-086
Connects the AFG, AFTI (2006 - now), Orbis or Tornado (2008 - now) to the USB port of a PC for data transfer by RS232.
Comprises a 15-pin female D-connector to USB-A connector.
1113
Accessory
Small Parallel Grip, 500 N, M6
432-211
Small Parallel Grips are designed for tensile testing of small flat components and materials below 500N.
A floating ball screw attachment ensures central loading during tensile testing and wing screws are used to quickly position the jaws.
Jaw faces…
1114
Accessory
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable: 10-way Hirose socket to 9-way D-type socket
351-107
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable for transmitting data in RS232 format
Comprises 10-way Hirose socket (F) to 9-way D-type socket (F)
1115
Accessory
Pull Peel Wheel Fixture, QC-20 fitting
432-265
The pull peel wheel fixture is designed for mounting to the base of a motorised test stand to test the peel strength of flexible adhesive-backed materials (eg. tapes).
Specimens are wound around the Pull Peel Wheel and the free end is clamped in a…
1116
Accessory
Cable Cam Grip (large serrated), 5 kN, M10 or M12
432-108
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The sample is secured by the serrated cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and minimises the chance of sample slippage.
The grip body features a clearance hole and is supplied with an M10 and M12…
1117
Accessory
Extension Rod, 130 mm with thumbwheel, 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-123
130mm long Extension Rod 5-16 UNC female to 5-16 UNC male. Fitted with knurled thumbwheel for locking accessory in correct orientation.
1118
Accessory
Extension Rod, 130 mm, 500 N, M6
432-187
130mm long Extension Rod M6 female to M6 male. Fitted with knurled thumbwheel for locking accessory in correct orientation.
1119
Accessory
Adapter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF to 5-16 UNC, F to F
432-329
Female-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
1120
Accessory
Mettler Toledo RS-P26 printer (Euro)
432-503
A basic ticket printer with simple statistical analysis manufactured by Mettler Toledo.
Communicates with Mecmesin force gauges via RS232 serial link - order interface cable separately.
Supplied with mains-power adaptor 220V with plug (2-pin round)
Uses…
1121
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 19 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-337
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
19mm diameter having 10-32 UNF female thread.
1122
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 20 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20+Ko
MEC 240k- S20+kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, single-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-20mm depending on the jaw types selected. Each grip is fitted with 1 manual jaw holder + 1 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic piston.
This…
1124
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Introduction to five-point bend testing
The five-point bend test is a specialised method for assessing the mechanical performance of structural panels, particularly their resistance to planar shear forces.
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Case studies in puncture resistance testing
Protective clothing - A glove manufacturer used high-force puncture testing to optimise material layering, achieving compliance with ASTM F1342 and ISO 13996 while maintaining f