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Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
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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…
578
Accessory
Dual Handswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-3
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.
Mec205-3:
Locking dual handswitches open the jaws of the grip by pushing the lever and remain open after…
579
Accessory
Upper Torque Fixing Table for Vortex stands
432-321
Upper Torque Fixing Table.
Offers highly versatile holding of specimens when torque testing. Fully adjustable between 10 - 78mm opening to accommodate a variety of forms.
Four rubber-coated, threaded pegs are supplied as standard which screw into…
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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.
581
Accessory
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)…
582
Accessory
Wave jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BW50
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 16mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied…
583
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
584
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BW
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
585
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
586
Accessory
Wave jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BW50
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 16mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied…
587
Accessory
3/8" Upper Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa sensors
432-615
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (9.5 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa torque sensor via an adaptor with female ⅜" square hole.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10…
588
Bundle
Catalyst tester for ASTM D4179 and ASTM D6175
OmniTest 2.5
BD002
Catalyst crush strength tester, configured for key international test standards including ASTM D4179 and ASTM D6175.
589
Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, pneumatic
PDV14181
Suitable for Stelvin aluminium closures.
Pneumatically-operated chuck complete with half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex Upper Fixing Plate (432-321). Supplied with pneumatic valves and tubes.
Specify closure diameter when…
590
Accessory
Charger for digital gauges, Europe, 230 V, 2-pin round
304-004
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 220 Volt with 2 round pins. Commonly used in Europe, South America and Asia.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 230V – 50Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant…
591
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…
592
Accessory
Plastic Carrying Case for AFTI, S-Beam loadcell, TS torque screwdriver and charger
416-049
A foam-lined plastic carry-case for the AFTI display.
Has space for:
AFTI display including rechargeable batteries,
mains adaptor / battery charger,
'Smart' S-beam Loadcell,
'Smart' TS Torque Screwdriver.
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Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BW
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Accessory
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…
595
Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
596
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
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)…
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Accessory
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…
599
Case study
Crimp testing cables
Requirement
A leading British cable assembly manufacturer, Telecom Connections Limited, who provide customers in the telecoms and electronics industries with quality cable assemblies and harnesses, wanted to test their wire crimp terminals to m
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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.