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Mettler Toledo RS-P26 printer (UK)
432-502
A basic ticket printer with simple statistical analysis manufactured by Mettler Toledo.
Communicates with Mecmesin force gauges via RS232 serial link - order interface cable separately.
Supplied with mains-power adaptor 230V with plug (3-pin square)…
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - 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…
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Adapter, 500N, M6 to M6, F to F
432-334
Female-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
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Round jaws with pyramidal-profile for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, Ø 25mm x 52mm wide
Mec11-20-BPR
Pyramid surface on Round Jaws (Ø 25mm x 52mm wide) - 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, cardboard). Often used…
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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-…
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Case study
Teste de torque de tampa de rosca em garrafas PET
Requerimento Há mais de um século, a Água de Luso é um dos nomes mais famosos de Portugal no domínio da água mineral.
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Agricultural
Throughout the production chain, crops, animal feedstuffs and produce are driven to meet quality standards, and to match up to trade and consumer expectations.
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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
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The standard specifies the procedures for measuring the force required for needle penetration and the drag force as the needle travels through a simulated skin or tissue.
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Speak to an expert
If you need needle penetration testing for compliance, product validation, or quality control, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can recommend the right solution for your requirements.
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Chord modulus testing is a core technique for evaluating stiffness in a wide range of materials, from advanced composites to everyday packaging films.
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When High Ultimate Tensile Strength is a Disadvantage
While high UTS materials are strong, they can also be brittle and less ductile.
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Get help with your products
Whether you're setting up a new test system or looking for documentation on an existing one, our online Support Center is the first place to start.
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.
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What is the grab method?
The grab method is a tensile testing technique where only the centre of a fabric specimen is gripped during testing — typically using 100 mm × 150 mm test specimens with a 50 mm wide clamp
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If you require loop tack testing to meet quality, performance, or compliance requirements, Mecmesin can provide the right solution for your application.
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What is lap shear testing under compression?
Lap shear testing under compressive load is a mechanical test used to determine the strength of adhesive joints subjected to shear forces while under compressive stress.
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Case study
A Tier 1 automotive supplier used a Mecmesin OmniTest system with VectorPro
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Testing child-resistant closures (CRCs)
Child-resistant packaging must comply with strict regulations. Mecmesin’s equipment accurately tests the opening and resealing torque of CRCs to ensure usability and safety.
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The 90-degree peel test is an essential method for assessing adhesive performance in packaging, tapes, insulation and industrial applications.
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Why is the 135° peel test important?
Seal strength testing plays a vital role in packaging quality control.
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
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Importance of shear testing in the food industry
Texture plays a decisive role in consumer perception of food quality.
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Technological advancements
Modern Mecmesin systems combine motorised precision with advanced software control.
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.