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standard T-slot fixture table
432-243
This standard fixture table is used for easy configuration and alignment of test fixtures. Fits to a T-slot anvil.
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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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Large Single-action Vice Grip, wave-form, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V02
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with wave-form jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0 - 6.5 mm. Provides…
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Coefficient of Friction COF Fixture (ISO 8295)
432-501
Designed to measure the coefficient of friction (COF) to ISO 8295 between two pieces of material. The COF test determines the kinetic and static resistance of one surface being dragged across another. This friction table can be precisely leveled.
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‘T’ slot Base Plate
432-294
‘T’ slot base plate (replaces the standard base plate on single-column motorised test stands).
For use with specialist fixtures such as 1kN 3-point Bend Jig (432-294)
Includes ‘T’ bolt fittings.
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Cone Point - 12 mm diameter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-359
A Cone Point probe of Ø 12.7 mm with angle of 60°.
For compression testing of various components or materials up to 5 kN.
Typically used where compressive force needs to be applied at a point or for penetration into a material over a short distance.…
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Mecmesin’s technical specialists can advise on selecting the right fixtures, test methods, and equipment for 135° peel testing.
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Selecting the right trapezoidal tear testing setup requires understanding both the material and the relevant standards.
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Comparing FCT with CMT
The flat crush test measures the compressive strength of the fluted structure in finished board, taking into account liners and adhesives.
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Torque testing is a critical part of packaging quality control, ensuring safety, compliance and brand integrity.
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Evaluating mechanical properties
Flexural tests yield valuable data on strength, stiffness, and toughness. By examining stress-strain curves from flexural tests, engineers can assess:
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Applications in industrial settings
Insertion and withdrawal testing is not limited to electrical connectors. It is used to validate the performance of:
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Tools (calibration related)
To maintain consistent performance and accuracy, tools must be checked regularly.
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Transition from Emperor software to VectorPro
Mecmesin's Emperor software based products, including the MultiTest-i/xt, Helixa-i/xt, and Vortex-i/xt, are no longer available to order from 31 December 2023.
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Understanding peel resistance
Peel resistance is the force required to separate two bonded surfaces through a peeling motion. This force is measured using a tensile test system equipped with a peel fixture.
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Applications across industries
Tensile strength testing is essential in product development, quality control, and certification across multiple sectors:
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Case studies - real-world applications
Medical vial stoppers
A pharmaceutical company tested rubber vial stoppers to ASTM F2132 to ensure they resisted accidental puncture during handling.
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Applications in industry
Engineering and manufacturing uses
Tangent modulus testing supports design validation and process control in sectors where materials operate near or beyond the elastic range, for example:
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Furniture and soft furnishings
Furniture is manufactured using different kind of wood materials typically from particle board, fiberboard and plywood. Pieces are assembled and joined using glues, adhesive bonds,fixing dowels and fastenings.
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Understanding flexural strength
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) refers to a material’s resistance to deformation under load.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin delivers torque testing systems that are precise, easy to use, and fully supported.
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin supports manufacturers, product developers, and QA teams with texture testing solutions tailored to their materials and industries.
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Featured case studies
Rubber sealing components - ISO 37 testing of an optimised compound achieved a 12 percent increase in strai
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Brushes
Brushes use synthetic or natural filaments to create bristles which are typically clamped to a handle via a ferrule.
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Controls that mean business
Personalised user accounts enable quick access to commonly performed tests, and restricts who can create or run tests, view results and produce reports.