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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
252
Accessory
Touchscreen Controller for OmniTest Materials Testers
432-846
The Touchscreen Controller has been designed for use with the OmniTest range of Materials Testers as an alternative to a desktop or laptop PC. It provides full PC capability, operating with an embedded version of Windows 10, specifically optimised for and…
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Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
254
Accessory
Set of 4 fixing pegs for torque testers - 35 mm high
432-447
Set of standard 35mm high gripping pegs.
These gripping pegs have a soft-rubber sleeve to clamp and keep samples secure and vertically aligned during torque testing.
Pegs are fitted with an M6 thread and attach to upper and lower Torque Fixing Tables…
255
Accessory
Button Pull-off Fixture, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-175
Used to test the security of buttons and other textile attachments. The slotted button pull fixture has interchangeable plates for different sizes of shank (3, 5 and 7 mm), and a shatter-protection guard.
Connects to loadcell and used with a motorised…
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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Case study
Adjustable spectacles
Requirement
Adlens manufacture adaptive lenses used within spectacles that are distributed throughout the world. The lenses change power at the turn of the dial located at the side of the spectacle.
258
Case study
PCB Copper Track 90 Degree Peel
Requirement
Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd produce a unique, technologically-advanced substrate for the thermal management of electronic components.
259
Case study
Torque tester for windows and sunroof controls
Requirement
The customer requested a portable system which would quickly and easily allow him to test the torque required to open and close windows in a car.
260
Case study
Tensile test on rubber gaskets
Requirement
British Gaskets are a major manufacturer of gaskets, sealing products and mouldings. These are made from a variety of materials to suit a range of applications.
261
Event
Pull Force and Break Strength Testing
Whether it is medical tubing, plastic straws, copper wire or zip ties, pull force and break strength testing is critical not only to production quality but also to consumer safety.
262
Case study
Actuation force of pump dispenser
Requirement
The customer manufactures a range of dispensing pumps for the cosmetic and beauty-care industry. A requirement was identified to measure the actuation force of the pump assembly and the pull-off force of the pump handle.
263
Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
264
Event
Pull Force and Break Strength Testing
Whether it is medical tubing, plastic straws, copper wire or zip ties, pull force and break strength testing is critical not only to production quality but also to consumer safety.
265
Case study
Aircraft brake unit spring testing
Requirement
The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
266
Event
Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
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Understanding Adhesion Strength: 180 Degree Peel Test
Across many households and industries, consumers have developed a strong preference for and confidence in ‘Duct Tape’ for all types of uses and applications. This is mainly due to the adhesion strength.
269
Case study
Anchorage strength testing of roots for resistance to lodging
Requirement
A leading Dutch University wanted to improve the yield and quality of a gluten-free cereal crop named Teff (Eragrostistef). Teff is an ancient grain that originates from Ethiopia and is now grown in Europe.
270
Case study
Medical pouch heat seal joint tensile test
Requirement
Rocket Medical PLC are award winning designers and manufacturers of medical devices for a wide range of clinical applications.
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Why Mecmesin for compression testing
Mecmesin has a long history of providing reliable, standards-compliant compression testing systems to industries worldwide.
272
Case study
Aluminium tube seals pierce compression effort
Requirement
One of the largest packaging tube suppliers in Central Europe specialises in laminated plastic and aluminium tube containers for the cosmetics industry.
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Types of testing methods
Electromechanical and servohydraulic systems
Two main actuation technologies are used in tension and compression testing: electromechanical systems and servohydraulic systems.
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Case study
Biopsy injector batch testing of trigger spring strength
Requirement
Bard Limited (a UK division of C R Bard Inc.) services Bard® Magnum® biopsy needle injector guns for clients around the world.
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements: