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Advantages of High Ultimate Tensile Strength
To calculate ultimate tensile strength in practice, a specimen is mounted in a tensile testing machine and stretched at a constant rate until it breaks. The machine measures both force and elongation, recording data throughout the test.
1827
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Speak to an Expert
For expert guidance on fastening torque testing, Mecmesin’s technical specialists can help you select the right tester, develop compliant test methods, and optimise fixture design for you
1828
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Introduction to ball burst strength testing
Ball burst testing measures the resistance of a material to rupture under localised force using a hemispherical probe.
1829
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What is Ultimate Tensile Strength in Materials Testing?
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) refers to the maximum stress a material can endure while being stretched before it fails.
1830
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Case studies
Medical gloves - Manufacturers test to ASTM D412-16 to ensure gloves stretch over the hand without tearing and recover enough for a secure fit.
1831
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Standards and protocols
Notable standards and specifications
Several international standards define single lap shear testing methods:
1832
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-B
Blank Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - smooth steel jaw.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1833
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-B100
Blank Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1834
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Smooth jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-B
Blank Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left & right). Order any combination of 2 half sets of jaws to fit into a pair of MEC11-20 Scissor Grips (upper & lower)
1835
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-B
Blank Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - smooth steel jaw.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1836
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Mounting plate for QC-20 Male Post on 50 kN systems
432-622
Allows QC type C Adapter (20mm Male Post) to be fitted directly to the base of 50 kN test systems.
Used when QC-20 grips and fixtures are in long-term use on 50kN test stand.
Supplied with 6 screws of M6 thread.
1837
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-B50
Blank Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1838
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
1839
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V jaws for Helixa Precision Fixing Plates
432-602
Reversible V-shaped rubber-faced jaws (90 and 120 degree profiles) for use with precision upper and lower fixing plates (432-600 and 432-601).
1840
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-B25
Blank Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1841
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-B50
Blank Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1842
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V-jaw vice clamp repair kit including replacement rubber jaw faces for regular high-load usage
432-679
Repair kit including replacement rubber jaw faces for regular high-load usage
1843
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-B50
Blank Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1844
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-B100
Blank Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1845
Accessory
Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
1846
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-B25
Blank Jaws (10mm high x 25mm wide) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1847
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Smooth jaws for Mec11-5 Scissor Grip, 5 kN, 20 x 50 mm
Mec11-5-B
Blank Jaws (20mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left & right). Order any combination of 2 half sets of jaws to fit into a pair of MEC11-5 Scissor Grips (upper & lower)
1848
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-B50
Blank Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1849
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-B25
Blank Jaws (10mm high x 25mm wide) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1850
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-B100
Blank Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - smooth steel jaw.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…