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Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-10
MEC 154-10 (body only - aluminium):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place…
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 350 x 350 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-350-AL
MEC36-350-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 350 x 350mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50
MEC 240k-S50 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manualy set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 1…
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Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 10 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k+Ko
MEC 240k +kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Single-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-10mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 1 manual jaw holder + 1 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic…
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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…
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 120 x 120 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-120-AL
MEC36-120-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 120 x 120mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 250 x 250 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-250-AL
MEC36-250-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 250 x 250mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Case study
Mineral wool insulation panel testing
Requirement
Mineral wool is a type of non-metallic inorganic material, comprising either stone or silica as its main ingredient.
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Case study
Dosage control torque tests for metered inhalers, auto-injectors and insulin pens
Requirement
It goes without saying that the correct administering and proper dose of medicine is fundamental to ensuring the best chance of patient recovery and wellbeing.
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Case study
Tea bag integrity
Customised engineering example
Some of the simplest applications may not seem so obvious when you face them. A string and tab on a tea bag?
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FAQs about trapezoidal tear testing
What materials can be tested?
Any flexible sheet material including textiles, nonwovens, films, laminates, and membranes.
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Key standards for double rip tongue tear testing
ASTM D751-06 for coated fabrics
ASTM D751-06 defines test methods for coated fabrics, including the d
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Key standards in material testing
Accurate and comparable elongation and recovery data relies on testing in accordance with internationally recognised standards. These define specimen preparation, test speeds, measurement methods, and calculation processes.
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Why choose Mecmesin for ergonomic strength testing
Mecmesin’s ergonomic and manual handling testing solutions are engineered for precision, repeatability, and ease of use across industrial and clinical environments.
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How is torque to turn testing performed?
Torque to turn testing typically involves mounting the test specimen in a secure fixture, aligning the axis of rotation, and applying torque until the component begins to move.
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The process of tension testing
Tension testing follows a defined process to ensure accuracy and repeatability:
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ASTM D76-99
This specification covers operating characteristics of tensile testing machines for the determination of the force-elongation properties of textile materials.
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ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
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ASTM F1342
This test method evaluates puncture resistance of protective clothing materials which may include plastics or elastomeric films, coated fabrics, flexible materials, laminates, or textile materials.
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BS EN 12697-23
This standard specifies a test method for determining the (splitting) indirect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens of bituminous mixtures.
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Event
Webinar: Essentials of Grip & Fixture Selection in Force & Torque Testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Essentials of grip & fixture selection in force & torque testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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SAE USCAR-21-4
This specification defines test methods and requirements for validation of solderless crimped connections.