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Accessory
Lightweight Mini Vice Grip, 5 N, M6
432-281
By virtue of its spring loaded clamping action the Lightweight Mini Vice Grip is ideal for testing ultra low forces.
Weighing only 30 g it holds specimens without the need to tighten jaws by a thread, which may damage low-capacity loadcells or even the…
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Accessory
Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 50 kN, 246 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-246-32-St
MEC23-246-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
246mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-32mm female connection…
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Compression Plate - Hardened Steel, 25 kN, 56 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-56-20-St
MEC23-56-20-St :
Round compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
56mm diameter.
Fitted with…
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Small Container Holder, 100 N, 10-78 mm
432-493
A versatile gripping fixture to hold containers when conducting low-force pull-off tests on closures and other fixings (eg. flip-cap lids).
4-pegs hold the container on an adjustable lead-screw and the knob secures the container tightly in place.…
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Adapter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC to M10, M to M
432-333
Male-to-male Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
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Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 28 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g
MEC 240g (body only):
A U-form Vice Grip providing free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
The ‘U-Form’ cut into the aluminium…
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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…
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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex C2 Luer cone break resistance
Requirement
The ubiquitous medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
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Case study
Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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Mecmesin equipment for insertion and withdrawal testing
Mecmesin provides high-precision systems for measuring insertion and withdrawal forces across a wide range of components.
Capabilities include:
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of
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Types of calculations handled
Mecmesin’s VectorPro software supports a wide range of test calculations, automatically derived from mechanical testing data:
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Case studies and applications
Real-world applications of compressive strength testing are prevalent in various industries:
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Compression testing and its applications
Compression testing measures how a material behaves when subjected to forces that reduce its size.
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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What is tension testing?
Tension testing, also called tensile testing, is a core mechanical test used to determine how a material behaves when subjected to a uniaxial tensile force. It measures properties such as strength, ductility and elasticity under controlled conditions.
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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Step-by-step guide to conducting a CMT test
Prepare the specimen - Cut to size with clean edges, ensuring flutes remain undamaged, and condition as per the standard.
Calibrate the equipment - Check the load cell and platen alignment.
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ISO 34-2 standards explained
ISO 34-2 specifies the Delft tear test procedure for vulcanised or thermoplastic rubber, ensuring testing is carried out under consisten
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Introduction to torque testing
Torque testing is a vital part of packaging quality control.
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Interpreting test results
Peel strength is typically reported in newtons per metre (N/m) or per 25 mm of bond width (N/25mm), depending on the industry standard. From the force-displacement graph, the following characteristics are analysed: