Search results
1351
Accessory
Dial Gauge Bracket Set
432-167
The dial gauge bracket set allows an analogue or digital comparator to be securely fitted to the MDD manual test stand. Digital comparators are suitable for measuring crosshead movement over short distances.
1352
Accessory
Footswitch regulator option
Mec205-PR
Pressure regulator to adjust the air pressure between 1-10 bar.
Useful when a different pressure is required between upper and lower pneumatic grips.
To be ordered and fitted with either Mec205-1 or Mec205-2 Footswitches.
1353
Accessory
Clevis Grip (small), 500 N, M6
432-216
Small Clevis Grip fitted with female M6 thread and supplied with male grub-screw.
Used for securing odd-shaped parts for testing tensile forces below 500N.
1354
Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 96 mm, 25 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS223k-96
MecS223k - 96mm diameter:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates.. ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The MecS223 range of hardened steel…
1355
Accessory
Small Single-action Vice Grip, 200 N, QC-20 fitting
432-264
A general-purpose Single-action Vice Grip.
Ideal for testing low force flat specimens. The open side design facilitates easy loading of thin, non-rigid samples, which are clamped in place.
Fitted with 30 mm x 30 mm flat-faced jaws and rated to 200 N in…
1356
Accessory
Compression Plate, Vented by Holes & Cone, 50 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-348
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Holes in the plate allow the passage of air to ensure that air inside the bottle is not compressed thereby falsifying the true measurement of the top-load…
1357
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BW100
Wave Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).…
1358
Accessory
Radiused Probe - 11 mm, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-355
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.
8mm tip rising to 11mm outer diameter. Fitted with 10-32 UNF female…
1359
[Page extract]
Food & Drink
Mecmesin solutions for the food and drink sector.
We live in a world where the majority of food and drink products are supplied pre-packed in packaging that protects, but that is designed to be opened easily.
1360
[Page extract]
Wines & Spirits
Wine incites passion and has stirred the emotions for centuries. It demands attention. But it’s not just the wine itself which get us talking, it’s how it is packaged too; bottles and corks, bag-in-box containers, aseptic cartons and cans.
1361
[Page extract]
Automotive
Automotive engineering is a complex area incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering. Stringent performance and safety-critical criteria must be met to produce successful vehicles.
1362
[Page extract]
Packaging
Mecmesin testing solutions for consumer (primary and secondary) and transit (tertiary) packaging.
1363
[Page extract]
Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
1364
[Page extract]
Introduction to compressive hardness
Compressive hardness is a measure of a material’s ability to resist deformation when a compressive load is applied to its surface.
1365
[Page extract]
Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
1366
[Page extract]
How is 180 degree peel testing performed
The test is carried out on a universal testing machine fitted with a suitable peel fixture.
1367
[Page extract]
Anchorage strength testing
Definition and purpose
Anchorage strength testing evaluates how securely a component is fixed into place, whether crimped, inserted, bonde
1368
[Page extract]
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.
1369
[Page extract]
Some undergraduate students might regard their Materials Science classes as somewhat of a tedious affair.
1370
[Page extract]
Introduction to friction in material science
Friction is a critical factor in how materials behave under movement. It is the resistive force that occurs when two surfaces are in contact and attempt to slide against each other.
1371
[Page extract]
What is a universal testing machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
1372
[Page extract]
FAQs about trapezoidal tear testing
What materials can be tested?
Any flexible sheet material including textiles, nonwovens, films, laminates, and membranes.
1373
[Page extract]
She adds that the Mecmesin testers lend themselves to the learning environment within which they function.
1374
[Page extract]
Why choose Mecmesin for short span compression testing
Mecmesin provides complete solutions for short span compression testing, combining precision-engineered test frames, purpose-designed fixtures, and advanced control and analysis software.
1375
[Page extract]
Why choose Mecmesin for tangent modulus testing
Mecmesin designs precision testing systems for reliable, repeatable tangent modulus measurements.