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1151
Accessory
Set of 4 fixing pegs for torque testers - 35 mm high
432-447
Set of standard 35mm high gripping pegs.
These gripping pegs have a soft-rubber sleeve to clamp and keep samples secure and vertically aligned during torque testing.
Pegs are fitted with an M6 thread and attach to upper and lower Torque Fixing Tables…
1152
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…
1153
Accessory
Ring Crush Test - Carrier plus Ring Compression Test Insert
PSV21099
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and
associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Ring Compression Test Carrier and selected size island Insert…
1154
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BW100
Wave Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure…
1155
Accessory
Lightweight hanger and 50 N slotted mass for verifying FPT 100 N
432-656
A lightweight hanger and an M1 slotted mass of 50N.
For use with the FPT-H1 loadcell calibration checking kit (432-635) to verify the accuracy of HILC 100 N loadcells.
1156
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…
1157
Accessory
Custom-made Safety Guards and Enclosures
PDVguard
Where the standard safety guard does not fulfil your application requirements, Mecmesin can work with you to design and produce a custom-made safety guard to meet your exact requirements. Suitable for any Mecmesin test stand. Previously-designed guards…
1158
Accessory
Force Gauge Gripping Cradle, 2.5 kN
432-388
Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand-held instrument (mounting screws supplied).
The dual-handle cradle allows the comfortable application by hand of push/pull loads.
For use with a BFG or AFG digital force gauge.
Commonly used for manual-…
1159
Accessory
Radiused Probe - 8 mm, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-354
Radiused Probes are used to perform penetration or puncture tests on a wide range of products.
Aspects measured include firmness and ripeness of cosmetics, medical gels and foodstuffs.
6mm diameter at the tip rising to 8mm outer diameter of the probe.…
1160
Accessory
Compression Plate Square, Hardened Steel, 396 x 396 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396-St
MEC36-396-St:
Square compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Also supplied with 4 fixing legs to support the weight of the steel plate. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals…
1161
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BW100
Wave Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g.…
1162
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BW80
Wave Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a…
1163
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
1164
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 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)…
1165
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BW
Wave Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a…
1166
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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.
1167
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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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:
1169
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Understanding test types
Material testing uses a variety of methods to assess different mechanical properties. Selecting the right test depends on the intended application and relevant standards.
Examples include:
1170
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Introduction to rotational shear testing
Rotational shear testing is a specialised method used to measure the torque or twisting force required to deform a material or component.
1171
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ECT vs BCT
While ECT measures the compressive strength of the board material, the box compression test (BCT) measures the strength
1172
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Mecmesin equipment for torque to turn testing
Mecmesin offers a range of precision torque test systems, including the OmniTest and
1173
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Industry applications of flexural testing
Plastics and thermoplastics
Flexural testing reveals the stiffness, yield point, and failure mode of plastics, informing mate
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Frequently asked questions
How do I select the right fixture for my material?
Fixture selection depends on specimen dimensions, material type, and the relevant standard.