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Automated torque tester
Vortex-i
876-009
The Vortex-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a wide range of closures…
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Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Case study
Tensile testing wire joining systems
Requirement
Gripple design and manufacture wire joiners and tensioners used extensively in the Building Services, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Viticulture and Seismic Construction sectors.
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Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Strain at maximum stress explained
Stress is the applied force, and strain is the resulting deformation. As a specimen is loaded, both stress and strain increase until stress reaches its peak value before the material starts to weaken.
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What is elongation at break?
Elongation at break measures how much a material can stretch before it fractures. Expressed as a percentage of the original gauge length, it is a key indicator of ductility and toughness.
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Applications and benefits
Industrial applications
Tension and compression testing is used across multiple industries to validate design performance, assure quality, and meet regulatory requirements:
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Key methods in shear stress measurement
There are several approaches to measuring shear stress, with rotational shear testing and torsion-based techniques among the most widely used.
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As a company, we want to take an active role in equipping the up-and-coming leaders of the US technical industry. That is why we work with technical programs to build this next generation of technical students.
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Key testing methods
Different materials require different approaches to compressive hardness testing. The most common methods are:
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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.
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Key test standards for ball burst testing
ASTM D3787 – Constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) method
This standard outlines a method for determining the bursting strength of
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Key standards for double rip tongue tear testing
ASTM D751-06 for coated fabrics
ASTM D751-06 defines test methods for coated fabrics, including the d
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What is strip torque testing?
Definition and importance
Strip torque testing measures the torque required to continue rotating a threaded closure beyond its normal sealing point until the thread strips or the closure fails.
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How is torque to turn testing performed?
Torque to turn testing typically involves mounting the test specimen in a secure fixture, aligning the axis of rotation, and applying torque until the component begins to move.
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Introduction to compressive burst testing
Compressive burst testing is a specialised method for determining the maximum internal pressure a container can withstand before structural failure.
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Welcome to Mecmesin
Mecmesin design and manufacture force and torque testing machines for evaluating the mechanical strength of components, products and raw materials across a wide range of industries.
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Types of testing methods
Electromechanical and servohydraulic systems
Two main actuation technologies are used in tension and compression testing: electromechanical systems and servohydraulic systems.
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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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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
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Case study
DVD removal force test
Requirement
The customer, a leading supplier of boxed DVD’s, had experienced a wide variation in the amount of force required to remove the DVD from the central spigot of the case.
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ISO 9664
The principle of the method specified is cyclically stressing the specimen in a way that may be regarded as the superposition of an alternating stress on a static stress which is the mean stress.
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Case study
Bow attachment pull-off test on clothing
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Case study
Watch bezel adjustment torque testing
Requirement
Since the revival of the mechanical watch industry during the mid 1980s enthusiasts have become ever more absorbed by mechanical chronometry, taking pleasure in comparing the performance of new and old models alike. The very finest