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How wing tear testing is performed
Specimen geometry and preparation
Testing accuracy begins with correct specimen preparation. For wing tear tests, samples are cut into shapes with two projecting wings joined by a narrow central region where the tear initiates.
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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
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Accessory
Blank (smooth) Inset Jaws for MEC9 Thin Wire Grip, 2.5 kN
Mec9-EB
MEC9-EB Blank Jaws
Blank (smooth) inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws require a specific surface to be machined onto them. Alternatively for affixing an abrasive…
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Accessory
FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BD80
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
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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.…
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
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Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 200 x 200 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-200-L6x20
MEC36L-200-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
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…
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Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 400 x 400 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-400-L6x20
MEC36L-400-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Accessory
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…
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Case study
Flip-cap force test
Requirement
A repeatable test system to check the opening force of flip cap lids, accommodating 3 different diameter caps with minimal fixture changeover.
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Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 150 x 150 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-150-L6x20
MEC36L-150-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 150mm x 150mm
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, USA, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin flat
304-072
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat pins. Commonly used in the USA.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3.6-6.…
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BD50
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
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Accessory
Mini V-block, for Orbis & Tornado
432-423
The Mini V-block is a precision-engineered vice assembly which allows smaller specimens to be securely held in a centrally-aligned position, without excessive clamping force.
Supplied with V-shape, rubber-coated, interlocking jaws with an opening span…
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Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 150 x 150 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-150-L6x20
MEC36L-150-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 150mm x 150mm
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
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.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact…
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Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
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Accessory
Horizontal feet kit for 2.5 kN single-column test stand (on side)
PDV11065
Feet kit for the horizontal operation of a MultiTest motorised test.
When fitted the front panel of the test stand will be on its side for ease-of-operation by the user.
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Accessory
Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
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.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…
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Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Europe, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin round
304-067
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 round pins. Commonly used in the Europe.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A or USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3…