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Accessory
CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Bracket
432-671
The calibration bracket is designed for verifying the accuracy of the CrimpTest-1 kN loadcell readings. For the user, this ensures that a unit does not continue to be used with inaccurate readings across its range. The main bracket should be bolted to a…
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Accessory
QC Type A Adapter, 20 mm M to 5-16 UNC F, c/w pin
432-282
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter
Fixes directly to the 5-16 UNC screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 5-16 UNC extension rod connected to loadcells…
253
Accessory
QC Type J, lightweight adapter, Ø 20 mm M to 10-32 UNF F c/w pin
432-418
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter (lightweight)
Fixes directly to the 10-32 UNF screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 10-32 UNF extension rod connected to loadcells…
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Accessory
Wedge Grip (small), 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-415
The small, lightweight Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing below 200 N.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (25mm wide x 20mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples. As load is applied, the self-tightening action…
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
256
Accessory
Padded Radiused Probe, 500 N, 5-16 UNC
432-414
The Padded Radiused Probe is used with a short extension rod to connect to a digital force gauge to measure tension and compression.
It has a thin layer of rubber and is specially designed for use in manual handling and ergonomic assessment applications…
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Accessory
Cone Point - 12 mm diameter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-359
A Cone Point probe of Ø 12.7 mm with angle of 60°.
For compression testing of various components or materials up to 5 kN.
Typically used where compressive force needs to be applied at a point or for penetration into a material over a short distance.…
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
259
Accessory
Cone Point - 8 mm diameter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-358
A Cone Point probe of Ø 8mm with angle of 60°.
For compression testing of various components or materials up to 500 N.
Typically used where compressive force needs to be applied at a point or for penetration into a material over a short distance.…
260
Accessory
Pistol Grip, 500 N
432-389
For applications that require a single-handed operation for the comfortable application of push/pull loads, the Pistol Grip can be attached to a BFG or AFG digital force gauge (fixing screws included).
Commonly used for manual-handling applications.
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Case study
Torque testing beauty product closures
Requirement
A manufacturer of a wide range of skin, hair-care, make-up and sun-care products based in Greece needed to replace their outdated torque testers with up-to-date digital torque testers to guarantee production quality and to ensure t
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Case study
Adhesion peel strength of COVID-19 tapes and stickers
Requirement
In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, there have been clear guidelines issued to businesses on keeping staff and customers safe.
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Case study
Soldered flexi-circuits tensile test
Requirement
The customer was a manufacturer and developer of braking systems for the heavy goods vehicle, bus and truck industries.
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Case study
Peel test of semi-rigid packaging for medical device
Customised engineering example
Our client needed to test the peeling quality of a Tyvek® paper lid used to seal a sterile, semi-rigid thermoformed plastic tray containing pre-filled syringes.
265
Case study
Pharmaceutical sachet burst strength
Customised engineering example
Plastic sachets with welded seams are frequently used for measured applications of liquids, creams and gels.
266
Case study
Child safety - force to access lighter
Requirement
The customer manufactures lighters and is currently developing a case/guard designed to increase the safety for children.
267
Case study
DVD removal force test
Requirement
The customer, a leading supplier of boxed DVD’s, had experienced a wide variation in the amount of force required to remove the DVD from the central spigot of the case.
268
Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
269
Case study
Automated torque testing of beverage and medicine bottle caps
Requirement
Crown Seal Public Company Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of various bottle cap solutions - including Crown Caps, Pilfer-Proof Caps, Maxi Caps, Plastic Caps, and Composite Caps - required a more efficient and accura
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Types of tear testing machines
Mecmesin offers a complete range of Elmendorf tear testing equipment, from high-precision digital models with advanced data capture capabilities to ro
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Case study
Testing metal shutter raw material for tensile strength
Requirement
Soprofen Industrie is a leading French manufacturer of metal roller shutters and garage doors.
272
Case study
Solenoid testing
Requirement
Parmeko is a Leicester-based designer and manufacturer of proportional solenoids, on-off solenoids and holding magnets used in mobile and industrial fluid power applications, as well as a range of specialised solenoids manufactured
273
Case study
Animal identification tags strength and disassembly testing
Requirement
The Danish Cattle Federation and its commercial arm RYK, is responsible for dairy cattle data recording in 98 per cent of herds in Denmark.
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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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Key standards for double rip tongue tear testing
ASTM D751-06 for coated fabrics
ASTM D751-06 defines test methods for coated fabrics, including the d