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How tension testing is performed
Tensile strength testing
Tensile strength testing follows established international standards such as ISO 527 and ASTM D63
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Accessory
Interface cable, ELS(-S) loadcell to MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand
352-275
Connects the ELS and ELS-S range of loadcells to the MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand.
Comprises a 650mm long cable fitted with a Hirose 6-pin circular loadcell connector and a Binder 12-pin circular test stand connector.
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Case study
Powdered drink container - compressive strength & lid peel tests
Customised engineering example
An international supplier of a powdered hot-chocolate drink wanted to test several aspects of their packaging. The powder is packed in a plastic-capped, foil-sealed cardboard tube container.
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
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Mecmesin equipment for 135° peel testing
Mecmesin offers a range of test systems designed for peel testing applications.
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Case study
Custom vice for peel adhesion testing
Customised engineering example
A leading manufacturer of upholstery, used in vehicles and aircraft, needed to test the peel adhesion strength of leather bonded to metal.
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Selecting compression testing equipment
Choosing the right testing system is critical for accurate and repeatable results. Factors such as force range, sample type and testing throughput influence equipment selection.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive shear testing
Mecmesin offers precision testing systems and fixtures designed for single- and double-shear configurations, suitable for a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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How is texture testing performed?
Common test types and measurements
Compression tests - assess firmness or hardness by applying a controlled force to compress the sample.
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Case study
Removal torque of cap from drug delivery device
Requirement
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson (BD) needed to assess the torque required to twist off the cap of a drug delivery device.
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Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
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Case study
Press stud popper pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Case study
Spider Silk Tensile Strength and Toughness
Requirement
The University of Nottingham is a global education facility – with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.
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Case study
Festive lighting masonry anchorage strength checking
Requirement
A number of local councils in the United Kingdom have adopted a new code of practice for the Installation, Operation and Removal of Seasonal Decorations.
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Power your torque testing
Sophisticated power - easy to use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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Case study
Geosynthetic cementitious composite mat bend strength
Requirement
Concrete Canvas Ltd. utilises ground-breaking materials technology in their Concrete Canvas® GCCM product, which is essentially concrete on a roll.
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Accessory
Flat Crush Test Upper and Lower Plates with Modified Anvil Plate and Self-Adjusting Adapter
PDV11089
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Flat Crush Test fixtures support the test piece on the lower…
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Edge Crush Test Guide Blocks
PDV14137
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and
associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Edge Crush Test Guide Blocks support the test piece on the…
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Accessory
25 mm/50 mm Grab Test Textile Fixture, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-323
The 'Grab Test' Textile Fixture has jaws of 25mm…
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Accessory
Cable Cam grip for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-660
Cable Cam Grip for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with the Tester)
The Cable Cam Grip is designed for holding insulated cables and wire when tensile testing the pull strength of terminals up to 1 kN.
The cable is secured by the serrated cam,…
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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (twin column)
MultiTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Torque systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers? Do you want to reduce testing time and increase throughput for operators when performing batch tests?
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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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ASTM E1012-12e1
It has been shown that bending stresses that inadvertently occur due to misalignment between the applied force and the specimen axes during the application of tensile and compressive forces can affect the test results.