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Mecmesin solutions for tensile and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a comprehensive range of tensile and compression testing equipment, delivering precision, repeatability and compliance with recognised international standar
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Mecmesin peel test machines
Mecmesin offers a full range of peel test machines and fixtures designed for precise, repeatable measurements of adhesive bond strength.<
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Types of tear testing machines
Mecmesin offers a complete range of Elmendorf tear testing equipment, from high-precision digital models with advanced data capture capabilities to ro
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Methods of compressive burst testing
Inflationary burst testing
In this method, internal pressure is gradually increased using air, gas, or liquid until the container ruptures. This is widely applied to:
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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (single column)
MultiTest test frame
A ballscrew-driven motorised test frame designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 5 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing all kinds of components in a quality…
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Accessory
Floating Peel Jig (ISO 10373-1), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-413
The Floating Peel Jig is used to test the peel strength between adhesive layers of flat, rigid samples such as credit cards.
A portion of the top layer is placed between the rollers and held in an upper grip (order separately). As load is applied the…
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Accessory
Assisted Pull-Peel Table 90 Degree, 500 N
432-051
The Assisted Pull-Peel table is fitted to the anvil plate of a motorised test stand and then connected to the crosshead of a test stand. It is commonly used for conducting peel tests on adhesive tapes and films.
The carriage of the peel table is directly…
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Accessory
Sequin Pull-off Fixture, 50 N
432-291
The sample fabric is typically held in a separate 'grab test' textile fixture (432-323) mounted to the anvil plate. The sequin or other small appliqué is then clamped in the serrated jaw of a pair of 'Kelly' clamping forceps. This is then placed over a…
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Case study
ROPP Wine Closure Removal Torque
Requirement
The packaging of wine has great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer. Traditionally the method of closure has been the natural, or latterly synthetic, cork stopper.
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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.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Case study
Wall-mounted air freshener destructive loading evaluation
Requirement
The customer wished to apply a controlled load of 350N to a wall mounted air freshener, replicating the effect of a child standing on it. The load needed to be applied in turn to 4 different planes on the product, e.g.
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Case study
Fast food tray crush testing
Requirement
As a supplier of fast food trays, the customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.
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Case study
Hypodermic needle sharpness testing
Customised engineering example
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
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Event
Webinar: Master Grips & Fixtures for Consistent Testing
When physically testing a material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial.
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Case study
Seat belt locking device test
Requirement
The customer requested a system to measure the force required to release the locking mechanism of a car seat-belt whilst it is under tension.
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Product
Ergonomic effort tester
AFG Manual Handling Kit
850-920
The Advanced Manual Handling Kit measures push, pull and twisting efforts in order to evaluate the ergonomic impact of any type of manual handling forces or torques.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to…
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Case study
Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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Test Frame
OmniTest test frame (twin column)
OmniTest 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 (11000 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Case study
Flat Quick-connect Termination
Requirement
A test system was needed to meet the requirements of test standard BS5057.