Tension and compression testing

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Tension and compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when it is subjected to a sequence of push and pull forces.

It may be over a short duration of a few cycles making it suitable to measure static force using an electromechanical tensile/compression testing machine.

Alternatively, it may be applied over many cycles at high-speed to simulate the expected life-span of a component, thus requiring a servohydraulic fatigue testing machine. Note: Mecmesin designs and manufactures electromechanical test systems only.

Standards

Featured or equivalent test standards for Mecmesin solutions in this section

BS EN 5057

Specification for flat, quick-connect terminations

Test types

Further or specific test types in this section

Ergonomic strength and Manual handling

We exert force and torque with our muscles in almost all our everyday activities.

Insertion and withdrawal

Insertion and withdrawal testing involves applying and measuring the compressive force to an object to push it into a recepti

Loop tack

The ‘loop’ tack value of a pressure sensitive material is expressed as the force required to separate, at a specified speed,

Extruded Seal Deflection, Insertion and Extraction Forces

Case study

Beltline molding deflection testing, including T-slot locating design

Electrical connector insertion and withdrawal forces

Custom-fit

BS EN 5057

Insertion withdrawal tester flat quick-connect terminations IEC60670

Insertion and withdrawal cyclic testing of aircraft audio connectors

Case study

A variety of jacks and connectors may be fitted to an airline for passengers’ use time and time again.

Mecmesin has customer service which provide unwavering support for our questions and ALWAYS come through with the results and answers we have needed. This solution continues to open doors for us and grow with our needs. It was everything we didn’t know we needed and everything we could ask for. It is simple to use and can be mastered using very user-friendly software and conversions into the programs we use every day. I look forward to taking our next steps with Mecmesin!

Terri Lebow, Quality Manager
Vintech Industries Inc.

Case study

Weather seal deflection test graphical results and test jig schematic

Electrical connector insertion and withdrawal forces

Custom-fit

Insertion withdrawal test fixture for flat quick-connect terminations IEC60670

The Mecmesin 2.5-i has been of great use to IFPL in the testing of socket-type components and materials

Ben Salmon, Test Technician
IFPL

Case study

MultiTest performs cyclic insertion and withdrawal of the connector until a drop in force is automatically detected.

Extruded Seal Deflection, Insertion and Extraction Forces

Electrical connector insertion and withdrawal forces

Insertion and withdrawal cyclic testing of aircraft audio connectors

Online demonstrations and training available from Mecmesin technical sales engineers

Online test equipment and training demos

As more people are working from home to reduce non-essential travel, our technical sales engineers can provide online equipment demos or training sessions via web-based video calls.

If possible, send in your own samples and our sales team will be able to present your own products being tested.

Get in touch to discuss your requirements and to arrange an online demo or training session.