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Accessory
50 kN Wedge Grip, QC-32 fitting
Mec243-50
MEC 243-50 Wedge Grip (body only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 50 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold…
77
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 106 mm opening , QC-20 fitting
Mec240g-S100
MEC 240g-S100 (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…
78
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2 kN, 20 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20
MEC 240k-S20 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action 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.
Rated to 2…
79
Accessory
Large Single-action Vice Grip, rubber-faced, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V01
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with rubber-faced jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0-9mm. Provides excellent…
80
Accessory
Assisted Pull-Peel Table 90 Degree, 500 N
432-051
The Assisted Pull-Peel table is fitted to the anvil plate of a motorised test stand and then connected to the crosshead of a test stand. It is commonly used for conducting peel tests on adhesive tapes and films.
The carriage of the peel table is directly…
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Accessory
20 kN Wedge Grip, QC-20 fitting
Mec243-20
MEC 243-20 Wedge Grip (body only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 20 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold…
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Case study
Extreme sports waterproof bio-textile mechanical properties
Requirement
Amphibio Ltd develops bio-inspired materials technology for the outdoor and extreme sports industry.
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Case study
Spider Silk Tensile Strength and Toughness
Requirement
The University of Nottingham is a global education facility – with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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Case study
Probiotic drink packaging testing
Requirement
As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune-boosting products, such as prebiotics and probiotics, are amongst the most popular.
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Case study
Jewellery testing to tensile strength standards for safety and durability
Requirement
From necklaces and rings to bracelets and earrings, manufacturers and importers of both high-end fashion and costume jewellery need to test for mechanical strength to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
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Case study
Helical torsion spring torque testing
Requirement
Spring-loaded components are used extensively in home and consumer goods: clothes pegs, clips and old-fashioned mousetraps; small doors and flaps on cameras or hi-fi equipment; large doors and closures such as those on garages or g
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Yield point testing methods
Yield point testing is most often performed using tensile testing, in which a specimen is subjected to a steadily increasing axial load until plastic deformation occurs.
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How is top-load testing performed?
Equipment and setup
The essential equipment for a top-load test includes:
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Common challenges and solutions
Misalignment can cause uneven peeling forces.
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Event
China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
Mecmesin – Will participate in the upcoming The 7th China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition 2025
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Case study
Retort packaging 90 degree peel and lid strength testing
Requirement
The food packaging industry has long had concerns about pinholes, flex cracks and leaks in the flexible materials and seals of retort flexible lidded packaging.
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Case study
Testing rubber to materials standards
Requirement
Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.
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Case study
Shotgun cartridge separation force and crimp strength testing
Requirement
When making small arms ammunition, such as shotgun cartridges, the shot pellets, wad and powder are contained in a plastic case.
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Case study
Furniture webbing tensile strength test
Requirement
Supported by the Royal Household of Windsor Castle, a Buckinghamshire New University student was investigating the wear and strength properties of traditional English jute-based webbing, used in the construction and restoration of
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Case study
Fishing net tensile strength testing to ISO1805 and ISO1806
Requirement
Fishing nets are one of the key tools in commercial fishing and there are many types of active and passive netting gear available.
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Product
Motorised Pull Tester
Alluris FMT-W40
PSV21018
The FMT-W40 is a motorised wire-terminal pull tester. It is available in 2 models with a tensile strength capacity up to either 500N (110 lbf) or 1000N (220 lbf).
It is rugged, compact and occupies little space on the benchtop. Specifically designed for…
98
Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
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Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
100
Product
Low-force materials tester
MultiTest-dV
810-401
The MultiTest-dV configured with an Enhanced Load Sensor, VectorPro MT software and an optional extensometer, transforms this motorised force tester into a basic materials tester.
This makes the MultiTest-dV the ideal choice for quality assurance checks…