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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.
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Wave jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BW50
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 16mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied…
578
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Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BW
Wave Jaws (25mm 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…
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Case study
Peel testing identity cards
Requirement
The customer produces identity cards with a laminated cover. The customer wanted to know that the adhesive used to bond the laminate and card together was strong enough to withstand a high rate of day-to-day usage.
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FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 25mm
Mec227-BG25
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
582
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Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, UK, USB-C, 3-pin square
304-059
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 3 square pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-C type:
Input:100-240Vac 50/60Hz 0.6A Max
Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A,12V/2.25A, 3V-9V/3A 9V-11V/2.45A.
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Compression Testing in Automotive Applications
From R&D to the shop floor, Compression Testing plays a key role in Automotive Manufacturing to meet strict quality controls and ensure consumer safety and product longevity.
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 or 50 kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 4 - 16 mm opening
Mec243-BP16
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
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Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
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Bench mounting stand for 'TS' Static Torque Screwdrivers
432-402
Bench mounting stand used for fixing the mid-torque range of 'TS' Static Torque Screwdrivers.
A clearance hole at each end allows the stand to be securely fixed to a bench.
Note: Not suitable for fixing the low-torque range of 'TTH' Mini Torque…
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FPT COF sled 200g (foam) for ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295
432-638
A foam-faced sled with magnetic grips, for testing coefficient of friction of plastic film samples to ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295. Supplied with rigid and extensible links.
For use on the FPT-H1 Friction Tester.
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Case study
Child resistant closures (CRC) mandrel
Customised engineering example
Child Resistant Closures (CRC) require sufficient vertical force to activate the CR locking mechanism prior to torque being applied.
590
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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…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-BD25
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - 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)…
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Case study
Crimp testing cables
Requirement
A leading British cable assembly manufacturer, Telecom Connections Limited, who provide customers in the telecoms and electronics industries with quality cable assemblies and harnesses, wanted to test their wire crimp terminals to m
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Plastic Carrying Case for AFTI, S-Beam loadcell, TS torque screwdriver and charger
416-049
A foam-lined plastic carry-case for the AFTI display.
Has space for:
AFTI display including rechargeable batteries,
mains adaptor / battery charger,
'Smart' S-beam Loadcell,
'Smart' TS Torque Screwdriver.
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Wave jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BW50
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 16mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied…
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Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 400 x 400 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-400-L6x20
MEC36L-400-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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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…
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
599
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3/8" Upper Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa sensors
432-615
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (9.5 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa torque sensor via an adaptor with female ⅜" square hole.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10…
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 0 -13mm opening
Mec243-BP
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…