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926
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…
927
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BW50
Wave Jaws (30mm 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…
928
Accessory
Lever-operated Cam Grip (small serrated), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-383
The small Lever-operated Cam Grip is designed with a plated 30mm wide roller cam to self-tighten as a load is applied to a sample, spreading the load evenly. The lever also allows for quick insertion and release of samples.
Fitted with a 10-32 UNF female…
929
Accessory
V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, round samples 4-16 mm
Mec243-BV16
V-Jaws (4-16mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
930
Accessory
Bench mounting stand for 'ST' range of mid- and high-range static torque transducers
432-401
Bench mounting stand supplied with all screws used for fixing the 'ST' range of mid- and high-range Static Torque Transducers.
Also equipped with an angled fixing bracket to mount the AFTI display at a convenient viewing angle.
A clearance hole at…
931
Accessory
Pyramid-form jaws for 50 kN Scissor Grip, 50 kN, 50 x 100 mm
Mec11-50-BP
Pyramid Jaws (50mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2…
932
Accessory
Rubber coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 32 mm.
For specimens which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. films, filaments, fibres and…
933
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (10mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals - aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
934
Case study
Hand sanitiser dispenser pump testing
Requirement
Sales of antibacterial gels have soared enormously following National Health Service advice telling the public to thoroughly wash hands in order to stay protected from Coronavirus.
935
Event
VectorPro Software - The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
VectorPro Software: The ultimate platform for force & materials testing
Presenters: Carl Bramley / Moses Da Rocha
936
Software
Emperor Torque software
Emperor™ Torque software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise torque tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000 companies for the…
937
Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
938
Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
939
Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
940
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Springs
Springs are elastic objects used to store mechanical energy and they change shape in response to external forces, returning to their original shapes when the forces are removed.
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Common challenges and solutions
Misalignment can cause uneven peeling forces.
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Testing applications
Gymnastic equipment safety
Gymnastic rings, beams, and mats are tested to ensure they absorb impacts without losing integrity or rebound performance.
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CCT compared to ECT and FCT
CCT - Material-level test, used to assess raw medium quality before conversion into board
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Introduction to ball burst strength testing
Ball burst testing measures the resistance of a material to rupture under localised force using a hemispherical probe.
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Types of peel tests
90° peel test
This method is used for flexible-to-rigid bonds, where the flexible layer is peeled away at a right angle to the substrate. It is common for:
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Real-world examples
Beverage packaging automation
A global beverage brand integrated the VortexPro into its testing line for PET bottle caps. Results included:
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Overview of common testing standards
Different materials and applications are covered by specific puncture resistance standards, each with its own apparatus and procedure.
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Standards for double lap shear testing
Double lap shear testing is carried out to international standards that ensure consistency and comparability of results. The most widely used are: