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1976
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ASTM F2606-08
This guide can be used to obtain force versus deflection or midspan bending moment versus midspan curvature curves for stents and stent systems subjected to three-point bending conditions.
1978
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Energy
Mecmesin has long been providing force and torque testing solutions to suppliers and contractors into the energy industry...
1979
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Construction
Mecmesin systems and gauges are designed for the application of international and industry standards for quality and safety...
1980
Sensor
Sensors - Vortex-dV
Torque sensors
A range of 'Smart' interchangeable torque sensors are specially adapted for the Vortex-dV test system. Plug and play for automatic calibration and a range of capacities for all requirements, from 1.5 N.m (13 lbf.in) to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in).…
1982
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Elongation and Recovery
Elongation and recovery testing is a fundamental process in material science used to measure how far a material can stretch under a given load and how effectively it returns to its original shape once the force is removed.
1983
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Floating roller peel
Floating roller peel testing is a critical method used to evaluate adhesio
1985
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Bulk analysis
In industries where powders, granules or pelletised materials are formulated, processed or packaged, maintaining consistency in texture and perf
1986
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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.
1987
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Mining & Metals
Metals are at the heart of many technologically-advanced industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics and medical not to mention the traditional sectors of construction, energy and machinery.
1988
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Marine
Marine engineering is an area incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, software and safety engineering for sailboats, tankers, submarines and other marine vessels. Stringent performance and safety-critical criteria must be met to oper
1989
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Scissor grips
Scissor grips - self-tightening and self-aligning with the specimen initially being held by spring tension.
1990
Software
VectorPro Lite software (torque instruments)
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin's Orbis, Tornado and AFTI digital force and torque testing instruments, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package.
Simply select the appropriate…
1991
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Hospitals
Mecmesin provides force, materials and torque testing equipment for medical and dental hospitals and their associated teaching institutions.
1992
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Electronics
Mecmesin's versatile force, materials, and torque testers are used by manufacturers worldwide to test the quality, strength, performance and safety of electrical, electronic and micro-electronic components and products.
1993
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Speak to an expert
For advice on elongation and recovery testing, or to discuss how Mecmesin’s equipment can be configured for your specific materials and applications, speak with one of our technical specialists.
1995
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Analysing and interpreting results
Results are expressed as the maximum load sustained by the sample. This can be converted into a ring crush index by dividing by the specimen width.
1996
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Universal testing machines (UTMs) made simple
Mecmesin have developed a new range of precision bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs) in single and twin-column formats, for compression and tensile testing from 0.5 to 50 kN loads.
1997
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Introduction to single rip trouser tear testing
Single rip trouser tear testing is a method used to measure a material’s ability to resist the propagation of a tear once it has started.
1998
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Pharmaceuticals
The pharmaceutical industry is tightly controlled and subject to strict regulations, which means that testing is often at the heart of demonstrating compliance to the various international standards which govern the industry.
1999
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Introduction to running torque
Running torque testing measures the torque required to keep a component rotating once movement has started.
2000
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Common challenges in fastening torque
Believing tighter is always better, leading to over-torquing.
Ignoring lubrication effects, which can reduce the torque needed for the same clamping force.
Relying on uncalibrated hand tools, which can produce inconsistent res