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1076
Bundle
Top-load PET bottle CSD non-vented
OmniTest 2.5
BD
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers such as PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles.
1077
Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
1078
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ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
1079
Case study
Glass syringe Luer lock attachment pull-off
Customised engineering example
Polycarbonate Luer Lock adapters are push-fitted to glass syringe nozzles with a friction fit. Quality assurance demands that they cannot come free under normal use.
1080
Event
Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips, & Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
1081
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Standards for the 90-degree peel test
The 90-degree peel test is defined by several recognised international standards, which provide consistent methodology and reporting requirements:
1082
Case study
Physiological measurement of joint strength
Requirement
The La Trobe University in Melbourne required a device to test the first Metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly known as the big toe. They wanted to compare different patients toe strength.
1083
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
What it is, how to measure it, and why it matters
Ultimate tensile strength (UTS) is a critical property used to determine how materials behave under tension. It defines the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.
1084
Accessory
Lower Keyless Chuck, large, round shaft, fits Vortex spindle
432-445
Lower ‘keyless’ 4-jaw Chuck (large)
Fitted with a round shaft for connection to the motor spindle of 'Vortex' motorised test stands. Supplied with 3 different sets of interchangeable jaws. Max.opening 80mm depending on jaws selected.
Used for holding…
1085
Accessory
Scissor Grip, 50 kN, QC-32 fitting
Mec11-50
MEC11-50 (Body only) :
Scissor-action grip rated to 50 kN fitted with QC-32 connection. Locking function allows grip to remain open when inserting specimen.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen from slipping when…
1086
Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 56 mm, 25 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS223k-56
MecS223k - 56mm diameter:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates.. ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The MecS223 range of hardened steel…
1087
Accessory
Large Chain Link Assembly (short), 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
PSV8057
The Large Chain Link Assembly (short length) is fitted with a 5-16 UNC female thread and supplied with a male grub-screw.
It is fixed to other grips thereby allowing a flexible connection, which is often used for providing alignment when pulling large…
1088
Accessory
Scissor Grip, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec11-5
MEC11-5 Scissor-action grip (Body only) :
Rated to 5 kN fitted with QC-20 connection.
Spring tension provides enough clamping force to prevent the specimen from slipping when initially inserted. The rated tensile force changes according to the opening…
1089
Accessory
Heavy-duty Vice Grip - Single Action, 20 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec154-20
MEC 154-20 (body only - steel):
A Single-action Heavy-duty Vice Grip allowing one jaw to be manually set in a position to align a test specimen around the central axis. The other jaw is freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.…
1090
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…
1091
Accessory
Float glass plates (10 pieces), 2" x 8" for FINAT 2 Peel Table
PSV15030
A set of 10 pieces of 2" wide x 8" long (51 x 203mm) float-glass plates. Used to mount adhesive specimens on when testing tensile peel strength to the requirements of FINAT and other standards.
For use with the FINAT 2 Assisted Peel Table - part number…
1092
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-BW
Wave Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more…
1093
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-BW100
Wave Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more…
1094
Accessory
Crush Test Fixture with Precision Guide
PSV21062
Precise alignment of the upper compression plate with the test piece is essential for optimum accuracy of results. Mecmesin recommends a minimum of self-adjusting compression plates and, for ECT and RCT tests, the Crush Test Fixture featuring a Precision…
1095
Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 116 mm, 50 kN, QC-32 fitting
MecS223g-116
MecS223g - 116mm diameter Self-levelling Compression Plate:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates - ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The…
1096
Accessory
50 kN Wedge Grip, QC-32 fitting
Mec243-50
MEC 243-50 Wedge Grip (body only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 50 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold…
1097
Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 56 mm, 25 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS223k-56
MecS223k - 56mm diameter:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates.. ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The MecS223 range of hardened steel…
1098
Accessory
TS torque screwdriver chuck, 3/8"
432-233
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (10mm) opening and is connected to the ‘TS’ screwdriver via a square drive spindle. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10 N.m
1099
Accessory
3/8" Lower Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa motor spindle
432-614
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (9.5mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa motor-drive spindle via an adaptor with quick-release grub-screw.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications.
1100
Accessory
Self-levelling Compression Plate Steel - 156 mm, 25 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS223k-156
MecS223k - 156mm diameter:
Self-levelling allows exact parallelism to be set between the upper and lower plates.. ideal for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a sample.
The MecS223 range of hardened steel…