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Accessory
Popper Cam Base, 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-179
The Popper Cam Base is used to secure the fabric when testing the strength of press studs ('poppers'), particularly on children’s clothing.
It is secured to the base of the test stand and the popper is fed through the retaining hole and positioned over…
477
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by…
478
Accessory
QC Type D Loadcell Mounting Plate, 19 mm slot, c/w M6 bolt for 500 N S-beam loadcells
432-285
QC Type D Loadcell Mounting Plate c/w M6 bolt.
Fitted with 19 mm slot to suit 500 N S-beam loadcells. The M6 bolt is used to secure the mounting plate onto the loadcell so that a QC type C Male Post (432-284) can be affixed to the loadcell.
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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…
480
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-B100
Blank Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - smooth steel jaw.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
481
Accessory
Round jaws with pyramidal-profile for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, Ø 25mm x 52mm wide
Mec11-20-BPR
Pyramid surface on Round Jaws (Ø 25mm x 52mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, cardboard). Often used…
482
Accessory
Smooth jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-B
Blank Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left & right). Order any combination of 2 half sets of jaws to fit into a pair of MEC11-20 Scissor Grips (upper & lower)
483
Accessory
Flip Cap Accessory, 100 N, 10-32 UNF
432-419
The Flip Cap Accessory is designed to easily fit under flip caps to test their opening force.
It is fitted with a 10-32 UNF female thread and supplied with a male grub-screw for easy connection to a loadcell or force gauge.
484
Accessory
Wire Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-397
The Wire Grip is designed for tensile testing up to 500 N of flexible thin wires, which may break easily when clamped.
The specimen is wrapped around a grooved 19 mm diameter bollard and the free end is clamped tightly in place using a pair of friction…
485
Accessory
Large Torque Saddle Plate
432-424
Saddle plates provide a more stable base on which to mount awkwardly-shaped samples.
Can be used on the 6 N.m Orbis and 6 N.m…
486
Accessory
Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-B25
Blank Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - smooth aluminium jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Case study
Adhesive test on capsulated stoppers
Requirement
A capsulated stopper (T-top, Bar-Top or Altop®) is a natural or synthetic cork stopper where the end is glued into a cap of wood, PVC, porcelain, metal, glass or other material.
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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Solar panel peel testing
Requirement
A solar module, also called a PV or photovoltaic module and solar panel, is subjected to extreme conditions of temperature, ultraviolet radiation, rain, ice and wind throughout the year.
491
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PET preforms - repurposing production for COVID-19 test kits
Requirement
One thing which has characterised the fight against COVID-19 has been the ingenuity and innovation shown by manufacturers to repurpose their own mass-production facilities to make essential items. Everything from Personal Protectiv
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Shotcrete Early Strength Calibration Studies
Requirement
Multicrete Systems Inc. are specialists in project solutions for the mining and tunneling industries.
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Mechanical force gauges
Mechanical force gauges are spring-based instruments which feature a needle on a dial. They are entry-level push-pull gauges not requiring batteries so are intrinsically safe to use in hazardous environments.
495
Case study
Retort packaging 90 degree peel and lid strength testing
Requirement
The food packaging industry has long had concerns about pinholes, flex cracks and leaks in the flexible materials and seals of retort flexible lidded packaging.
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ASTM F2923
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry.
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About Mecmesin
Mecmesin - Solutions for results you can trust
Since 1977 Mecmesin has been designing reliable force, materials and torque testing solutions for qu
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Case study
Lipstick tube force and torque testing
Requirement
Lipstick is by far the most popular cosmetic product with over 800 million tubes sold every year globally … and sales are resilient even during times of recession.
500
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Surgical rubber glove tensile strength testing
Requirement
When selecting specialist gloves it is often the material strength and stretch which are the most important factors in determining quality and performance.