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2001
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-Plated, 50 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-344
50mm nickel-plated compression plate featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally.
Fitted with 5-16 UNC female thread.
Nickel-plated compression plates are resistant to rusting.
2002
Accessory
Test Hook (small), 50 N, 10-32 UNF
432-118
Small Fixed Hook fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
2003
Accessory
Sample cutter 15 mm wide
PSV13007
Sample cutter for preparing peel and tensile samples of film/paper. Adjustable blade spacing upto 70 mm, or quickly set at 15 mm or 1 inch wide with the width adjustment block.
Includes spare blades, width adjustment block and hardened protective mat on…
2004
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.…
2005
Accessory
Fabric Grip, 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-386
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 200N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
2006
Accessory
Parallel Jaw Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-396
Parallel Jaw Grips are designed for tensile testing up to 500N of thin flat components and materials, which require secure gripping over an extended surface area.
Star handles allow jaw positions to be adjusted to ensure central loading during tensile…
2007
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…
2008
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 10mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k
MEC 240k (body only):
A Single-action Medium 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 2.5 kN…
2009
Accessory
Extension Rod, 25 mm, 500 N, M6 M to F
432-186
25mm long Extension Rod M6 female to M6 male. Fitted with knurled thumbwheel for locking accessory in correct orientation.
2010
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws, 30 x 100 mm, 0.5 set
Mec240k-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (30mm 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…
2011
Accessory
Orbis and Tornado Mk II/Vortex torque cell accuracy check rig
432-621
This bench-top unit enables the on-site verification of the calibration status of Orbis MkII, Tornado MkII testers, and static torque sensors rated from 1.5 N.m to 10 N.m. Using dead-weight masses, the kit allows you to quickly decide whether or not…
2012
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…
2013
Accessory
Interface cable, VTG Tornado/MultiTest-d/Vortex-d, RS232
351-051
Connects VTG Tornado, MultiTest-d or Vortex-d to a PC for RS232 data comms to VectorPro Lite software or to a serial printer.
Comprises 9-pin male to 9-pin female D connector.
2014
Accessory
Adapter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC to M12, M to F
432-332
Male-to-female Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.
2015
Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (Orbis Mk2/Tornado), 15-pin D socket to USB-A
351-086
Connects the AFG, AFTI (2006 - now), Orbis or Tornado (2008 - now) to the USB port of a PC for data transfer by RS232.
Comprises a 15-pin female D-connector to USB-A connector.
2016
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-Plated, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-343
50mm nickel-plated compression plate featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread. Nickel-plated compression plates are resistant to rusting.
2017
Accessory
Extension Rod with thumbwheel, 30 mm, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-008
30mm long Extension Rod 5-16 UNC female to 5-16 UNC male. Fitted with knurled thumbwheel for locking accessory in correct orientation.
2018
Accessory
Large Chain Link Assembly (long) and Hook, 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-410
The large chain link assembly (long) and hook are used to attach to a variety of objects, which are otherwise difficult to hold.
The chain is 1 m long and is supplied with a clevis fastener at each end. Into one end is screwed a large test hook, which…
2019
Accessory
Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground, 175 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-446
Hardened and ground compression plates have a smooth, scratch-proof surface ideal for compression testing on samples that could damage a standard compression plate, such as springs.
175mm diameter having 5-16 UNC female thread.
2020
Accessory
Fabric Grip, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-384
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 100N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
2021
Accessory
Small Parallel Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-394
Small Parallel Grips are designed for tensile testing of small flat components and materials below 500N.
A floating ball screw attachment ensures central loading during tensile testing and wing screws are used to quickly position the jaws.
Jaw faces…
2022
Accessory
Multi-Jaw Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-420
Used in tension tests the Multi-Jaw Grip is for holding round and irregularly shaped specimens by clamping on the outer surface or under a 'head'.
By turning the body of the grip the claw-type jaws can be opened and closed to get a secure grasp on a…
2023
Accessory
3-Point Bend Jig, 2.5 kN, Aluminium, base plate
432-151
432-151 :- a simple 3-point bend jig supplied as standard with a 5mm radius upper anvil (M6 female thread connection) and two adjustable lower anvils also of 5mm radius. Lower support beam is fitted to a base plate suitable for Mecmesin motorised test…
2024
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws, 30 x 30 mm, 0.5 set
Mec240k-BP
Pyramid Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - 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…
2025
Accessory
Adapter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC to M12, M to M
432-331
Male-to-male Adapter
Allows a grip to be connected to a force gauge/loadcell or test stand where thread connections are different.