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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 96 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-96-32-AL
MEC23-96-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
96mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female connection…
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Accessory
Safety guard for fitting to OmniTest/MultiTest 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5/7.5
432-680 432-681 432-682 432-684
Mecmesin's standard safety guards are designed to prevent access by the operator to the testing area whilst the test is in progress. Guards feature an aluminium frame with integrated polycarbonate panels to allow the operator to view the test area from…
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Accessory
Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 296 mm, QC-20 fitting
Mec23-296-20-AL
MEC23-296-20-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
296mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-20mm female connection…
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Compression Plate Rectangular, Aluminium, 150 x 300 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-150x300-AL
MEC36-150x300-AL:
Rectangular compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 150 x 300mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 56 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-56-32-AL
MEC23-56-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
56mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female connection…
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Compression Plate Square, Hardened Steel, 396 x 396 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396-St
MEC36-396-St:
Square compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Also supplied with 4 fixing legs to support the weight of the steel plate. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals…
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 100 x 100 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-100-AL
MEC36-100-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 100 x 100mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Transit Case for Manual Handling/Ergonomic Kit
416-007
A foam-lined rugged metal case for the components of the advanced or basic manual handling kit. Supplied as standard with the kit, has space for: a force gauge including rechargeable batteries, mains adaptor / battery charger, gripping cradle, chain link…
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Compression Plate Square, Aluminium, 200 mm x 200 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-200-AL
MEC36-200-AL:
Square compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
Dimensions: 200 x 200mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
460
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Compression Plate, Hardened and Ground,12 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-336
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.
12mm diameter having 10-32 UNF female thread.
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Compression Plate Rectangular, Hardened Steel, 396 x 596 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-396x596-St
MEC36-396x596-St:
Rectangular compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Also supplied with 4 fixing legs to support the weight of the steel plate. Suitable for hard specimens such…
462
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Digital Height Scale and Brackets for LCP/S Test Stand
432-162 V01
Digital Height Scale and Brackets for mounting to the lever-operated Manual Test Stand model LCP/S.
The digital display of the height-scale is fixed to the moving crosshead of the test stand so that it's displacement can be monitored. This is often…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 116 mm, 10 kN, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-116-32-AL
MEC23-116-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
116mm diameter.
Fitted with QC-32mm female connection…
464
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Float glass plates (10 pieces), 2" x 8" for FINAT 2 Peel Table
PSV15030
A set of 10 pieces of 2" wide x 8" long (51 x 203mm) float-glass plates. Used to mount adhesive specimens on when testing tensile peel strength to the requirements of FINAT and other standards.
For use with the FINAT 2 Assisted Peel Table - part number…
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Case study
PET screen protector release liner peel testing
Requirement
Manufacturers of products which include a critical screen surface, generally apply a plastic film as protection during assembly, packing and transit to the end customer.
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Case study
Crimped cable connector pull-off force
Requirement
Amphenol is a global interconnect specialist; a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems.
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Measuring compressive modulus
Common testing methods
Internationally recognised standards specify how compressive modulus is measured for different material types and applications:
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Introduction to fabric testing
Fabric testing plays a critical role in quality assurance, helping manufacturers assess the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of textile materials.
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Best practices in conducting cone penetration tests
Step-by-step procedure
Sample preparation - Condition the sample according to the standard, controlling temperature and humidity where required.
Equipment calibration - Confirm the
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Mecmesin solutions for tensile and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a comprehensive range of tensile and compression testing equipment, delivering precision, repeatability and compliance with recognised international standar
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Speak to an expert
The Delft tear test is a valuable tool for assessing material performance in applications where durability and safety are critical.
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Why choose Mecmesin for tensile strength testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in tensile testing, offering systems that deliver precision, repeatability, and compliance with industry standards.
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How is ultimate compressive strength tested?
Equipment and procedure
Testing is typically performed using a universal testing machine (UTM) fitted with flat or contoured
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Speak to an Expert
Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.
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Introduction to compressive modulus
Compressive modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity in compression, is a key mechanical property describing a material’s ability to resist deformation under compressive load.