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Case study
Bottle cap torque testing with custom mandrels
Requirement
A key element, when measuring the opening and closing torque characteristics between a bottle and its cap, is to minimise any distortion of the closure by gripping evenly and uniformly.
102
Case study
Testing Kevlar material and stab-proof vests
Requirement
Kevlar® has many applications in the modern world ranging from bicycle tyres, racing sails through to protective gloves and body armour.
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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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Case study
Syringe testing to ISO 11040-4 Annex F needle penetration and drag
Requirement
The medical syringe is an extremely important device, delivering (parenteral) injectable products to the patient by means of a cylinder and plunger mechanism.
105
Case study
Magnet pull tester
Requirement
Magnetic separators trap and remove ferromagnetic foreign bodies from product streams, in order to guarantee high product quality and prevent damage to machinery and processing equipment.
106
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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Case study
Plastic chain conveyor tensile strength test
Requirement
The customer manufactures rigid plastic links which, when assembled, form a conveyor.
108
Case study
PET screen protector release liner peel testing
Requirement
Manufacturers of products which include a critical screen surface, generally apply a plastic film as protection during assembly, packing and transit to the end customer.
109
Case study
Fishing line and knot strength
Requirement
Toit Fishing’s mission is to develop, improve and reimagine fishing tools with overarching themes of reliability, functionality, durability and environmental sustainability.
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Accessory
Wedge Grip (large), 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-398
The 5 kN Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing of flat and rigid materials, including plastics, rubber and light metals.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (25mm wide x 32mm high) are easy to open for fast securing and release of samples…
111
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-plated, Vented by Holes & Cone, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-347
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…
112
Accessory
Protective Dust Cover for fitting to Vortex-xt stand and console
432-482
The covers offer protection to Mecmesin’s Vortex-xt motorised test stands in dusty and dirty environments. They are durable and easy to clean, and feature quick-acting velcro fastening strips for simple fitting and removal.
Dust covers are also…
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Accessory
Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
114
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-plated, Vented by Slots & Flat, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-346
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Slots 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…
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Accessory
Protective Dust Cover for fitting to Vortex-d(V)/-i stand
432-481
The covers offer protection to Mecmesin’s Vortex-d, Vortex-dV and Vortex-i motorised test stands in dusty and dirty environments. They are durable and easy to clean, and feature quick-acting velcro fastening strips for simple fitting and removal.
Dust…
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Accessory
Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…
117
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BD100
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
118
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a…
119
Accessory
Miniature Vice Grip, 100 N, QC-20 fitting
MecS341
Versatile, easy to use, and suitable for small components (eg bonded joints) where access is limited and tensile forces are below 100 N.
Clamping surfaces are machined with pyramid-shaped serrations to ensure optimum gripping force.
The flexible chain-…
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Accessory
Fabric Grip, 200 N, 10-32 UNF
432-386
Fabric grips are designed for tensile and elongation testing of fabric and thin materials below 200N.
Material is gripped between two smooth spring-loaded faces which are clamped together by two locking nuts at either side of the grip to ensure the…
121
Accessory
Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
122
Accessory
Film Grips, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-157
Used for flexible samples such as films, where conventional flat-faced grips may create stress points and so artificially reduce tensile strength. Samples are wrapped around the roller thereby spreading the load around the diameter.
Grips are supplied…
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Product
Universal testing machine
OmniTest 10/25/50
820-110
Our new range of bench-top universal testing machines (UTMs), available in 10 kN, 25 kN, and 50 kN models, is designed for precise tensile and compression testing of materials, products, and components. Driven by the intuitive VectorPro™ software, these…
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Accessory
Wedge Grip (small), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-385
The small, lightweight Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing below 500 N.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated jaws (16mm 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
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 60 x 200 mm
Mec83-BP200
Pyramid Jaws (60mm high x 200mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For materials which need a “bite…