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1226
Accessory
Charger for digital gauges, UK, 230 V, 3-pin square
304-005
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 230 Volt with 3 square pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 230V – 50Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant current at 9V Charger…
1227
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-Plated, 19 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-121
19mm nickel-plated compression plate fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Nickel-plated compression plates are resistant to rusting.
1228
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BD100
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - 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…
1229
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.…
1230
Accessory
Precision Lower Fixing Table for Helixa
432-600
Precision Lower Fixing Table for Helixa.
Mounts onto the base of Helixa precision torque testers. Fitted with a precision leadscrew and sprung-loaded runners into which jaws or holding pegs can be inserted (order separately). Tighten the knob to secure…
1231
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - 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…
1232
Accessory
Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {…
1233
Case study
Insulation film stiffness testing
Customised engineering example
Familiar with three-point bending to test flexural strength properties?
1234
[Page extract]
Understanding TAPPI T 809 standard
TAPPI T 809 is an internationally recognised method for determining the flat crush resistance of corrugated medium.
1235
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…
1236
[Page extract]
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.
1237
Accessory
Test Hook (medium), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-120
Medium Fixed Hook fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
1238
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - 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…
1239
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…
1240
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - 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-…
1241
Accessory
1/2" Lower Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa motor spindle
432-616
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key. It has a maximum ½ " (12.7 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa motor-drive spindle via an adaptor with quick-release grub-screw. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1…
1242
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - 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-…
1243
[Page extract]
ASTM F1306
ASTM F1306, is a test method, which permits flexible barrier films and laminates to be characterised for slow rate penetration resistance to a driven probe.
1244
[Page extract]
Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
1245
[Page extract]
ISO 34-1
ISO 34-1 measures tear strength test methods for rubber test samples. The test results in measurement of a materials resistance to tearing. Tear strength can also be used to monitor material anisotropy of a material.
1246
[Page extract]
Introduction to material mechanics
Material mechanics is the study of how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, torsion and shear. It is a core discipline within engineering, underpinning design, manufacturing and quality assurance across many sectors.
1247
Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
1248
Accessory
Interface cable, MultiTest-dV / Vortex-dV, USB
351-093
Interface cable connects MultiTest-dV or Vortex-dV to a PC for data-transfer to VectorPro Lite software.
Comprises USB-B to USB-A connectors.
1249
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-Plated, 12 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-119
12mm nickel-plated compression plate fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Nickel-plated compression plates are resistant to rusting.
1250
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Australia, USB-PD, 2-pin flat slant
304-060
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat slanted pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 0.5A (USB-PD)
Output: 5VDC/3A or 9VDC/2.22A