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Case study
TerraFixing's use of the Mecmesin OmniTest 25 for direct air carbon capture technology
TerraFixing is dedicated to combatting climate change through affordable and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC).
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Product
Low-force materials tester
MultiTest-dV
810-401
The MultiTest-dV configured with an Enhanced Load Sensor, VectorPro MT software and an optional extensometer, transforms this motorised force tester into a basic materials tester.
This makes the MultiTest-dV the ideal choice for quality assurance checks…
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Case study
Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Over the weeks of COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even online retail giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
Hearing the knock at the door to receive a package provide
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Product
Compressive strength tester for initial sprayed concrete
Shotcrete Penetrometer
850-611
The Shotcrete Penetrometer is a complete portable system for testing the compressive strength of the initial curing stage of young sprayed concrete to BS EN 14488-2 (Method A).
Available in 2 versions it provides accurate readings of the forces required…
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Case study
Torque testing CRC closures with a pneumatically-controlled downward force
Requirement
Child-resistant closures (CRCs) come in many designs and are vital for the prevention of harm from toxic chemicals or pharmaceutical products. The type of closure often depends on the packaging and container contents.
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Case study
Testing the strength of corrugated cardboard packaging
Requirement
Over the weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers. Hearing the knock at the door to receiv
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Case study
Testing rubber to materials standards
Requirement
Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.
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Case study
Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Requirement
Introduction
Over the weeks of the 2020 global COVID-19 lockdown confinement, there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
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Case study
Leather ISO Testing to Strength, Elongation and Tear Resistance Methods
Requirement
One of the industry's largest tanners consulted Mecmesin as they wished to perform tensile tests on their leather materials in accordance with a number of international ISO standards.
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Case study
Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
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Case study
Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
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Product
Abrasion and Pilling Tester
Martindale
902-964
Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™, available with up to 9 stations and adaptable to test a wide range of applications including textiles, socks, leather, coated upholstery, carpets, wood and shirt collars.
Developed by our…
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Case study
Tensile testing of board used in self-assembly and ready-made furniture
Requirement
Lithuania's Klaipedos Mediena and Klaipedos Baldai are part of the VMG and SBA Groups and are leading manufacturers of wooden furniture in Lithuania.
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Product
Motorised torque tester
Vortex-dV
876-601
The Vortex-dV is a versatile, robust, stand-alone torque tester, rated to 10 N.m. Easy to use, it is suited for routine quality control checks in a production or lab environment.
Configure this motor-driven stand with a torque sensor connected to a…
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Case study
Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Case study
Vaccine delivery device and packaging testing
Requirement
As COVID-19 rapidly spread around the world, there was a concerted global effort to find a vaccine. Millions in international funding being pledged to vaccine development and to support clinical trials of the most promising prototy
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Case study
Toothbrush tester for bristle stiffness and pull-out resistance
Requirement
Toothbrushes are just as important as toothpaste for ensuring effective oral hygiene. As consumers we often underestimate the essential role they play in removing food particles, getting rid of plaque and stimulating the gums.
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Case study
Automotive switchgear controls testing systems
Requirement
Automotive electrical systems suppliers to OEM manufacturers are tasked with meeting extensive quality and performance standards to remain high tier providers.
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Case study
Shotgun cartridge separation force and crimp strength testing
Requirement
When making small arms ammunition, such as shotgun cartridges, the shot pellets, wad and powder are contained in a plastic case.
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Case study
Vial stopper needle penetrability residual seal force and torque testing
Requirement
COVID-19 vaccines, as parenteral medications, enter the body by injection through the tissue and circulatory system.
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Product
Cap torque tester
Orbis
876-107
The Orbis digital torque tester is ideally suited for basic clockwise and counter-clockwise torque tests.Manually operated and measuring up to 6 N.m its capacity is ideal for most caps and closures which are intended to be opened by hand.
Providing data…
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Case study
Extraction testing of whisky stoppers
Requirement
To improve the quality and storage of their premium $1000 product, the R&D team at a leading Scottish whisky maker needed to optimise the design of their bottle stoppers.
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Case study
Lipstick tube force and torque testing
Requirement
Lipstick is by far the most popular cosmetic product with over 800 million tubes sold every year globally … and sales are resilient even during times of recession.
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Product
Torque wrench calibrator
TWC
875-001
The TWC Torque Wrench Calibrator is is a simple and cost-effective solution for checking the settings on standard 'beam', 'click' and 'break-over' wrenches.
Manually operated and measuring both clockwise and counter-clockwise torque up to 1000 N.m with…
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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv