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Accessory
Lightweight Vice Grip - Double Action, 100 N, Opening 0-8mm, 10-32 UNF
Mec227
MEC 227 (body only):
A Lightweight 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.
Rated to 100 N in tension with an…
77
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 52 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S50
MEC 240k-S50 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manualy 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 1…
78
Accessory
Large Double-action Vice Grip, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-433
The Large Double-action Vice Grip provides free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
It has a Tommy-bar handle on one side for rapid…
79
Accessory
Crosshead Extension and Elevated Base Plate
432-406
The 38mm crosshead extension and elevated base plate are supplied together. They are used for fitting larger samples up to 200 mm diameter, to a single-column MultiTest system. When fitted, the cantilever effect of such an extension serves to reduce the…
80
Accessory
U-Form Vice Grip - Double Action, 5 kN, 50 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g-S50
MEC 240g-S50 (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 aluminium…
81
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 30 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S30
MEC 240k-S30 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be 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 1 kN in…
82
Accessory
Large Single-action Vice Grip, wave-form, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V02
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 wave-form jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0 - 6.5 mm. Provides…
83
Accessory
16 mm Crosshead Extension
432-307
The 16mm dovetailed crosshead-extension allows the loadcell on a single-column MultiTest stand to be positioned further from the column to accommodate larger test samples or deeper grips.
Load rating of test stand is reduced by 25%.
84
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…
85
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…
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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…
87
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…
88
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…
89
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.