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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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Case study
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) finds Materials Science's sweet spot
Two enterprising educators at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA, turn the study of Materials Science into an engaging, hands-on experience that some of their students simply call ‘amazing’. Having spent time with the Mecmesin…
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Case study
Automated torque testing of beverage and medicine bottle caps
Requirement
Crown Seal Public Company Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of various bottle cap solutions - including Crown Caps, Pilfer-Proof Caps, Maxi Caps, Plastic Caps, and Composite Caps - required a more efficient and accura
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Product
Torque screwdriver check calibrator
TSCC
The TSCC is a semi-automated test system for checking the calibration of pre-set and adjustable torque-limiting screwdrivers, up to 10 N.m
With pre-programmed tests and one-touch operation the TSCC eliminates inconsistencies in results and repetitive…
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Case study
Force testing of watch components and attachments
Requirement
The time displayed on our mobile phones and other digital devices will always be more accurate than the time displayed on even the most skilfully engineered mechanical watch—so why does the watch industry continue to thrive?
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Careers
Mecmesin is a family-friendly company that cares about every individual and their needs.
Established in 1977, we are a leading engineering company for force, materials and torque testing solutions.
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Product
Compressive strength tester for initial sprayed concrete
Shotcrete Penetrometer
850-611
The Shotcrete Penetrometer is a complete portable system for testing the compressive strength of the initial curing stage of young sprayed concrete to BS EN 14488-2 (Method A).
Available in 2 versions it provides accurate readings of the forces required…
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Privacy policy
Mecmesin is a trading name of PPT Group UK Ltd. Your privacy is of great importance to Mecmesin and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
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Product
Twin-column materials tester
OmniTest
A versatile and easy to use materials tester, the twin-column OmniTest is available in 10 kN, 25 kN and 50 kN capacities.
Controlled by VectorPro MT, Mecmesin's newly developed materials testing software designed for use in QC and R…
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Case study
Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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Case study
Grenade cartridge sheath projectile separation pull testing
Requirement
When manufacturing ammunition, the projectile is set into the case and it is crimped or sealed in place.
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Case study
Shotcrete Early Strength Calibration Studies
Requirement
Multicrete Systems Inc. are specialists in project solutions for the mining and tunneling industries.
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Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
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Case study
Aircraft brake unit spring testing
Requirement
The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
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Case study
Bullet extraction and seating force testing
Requirement
When making ammunition, the projectile is set into the casing and it is crimped or sealed in place. The "neck" of the cartridge has natural tension but the crimp/sealant does the bulk of the work in keeping the projectile in place.
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Case study
Shotgun cartridge separation force and crimp strength testing
Requirement
When making small arms ammunition, such as shotgun cartridges, the shot pellets, wad and powder are contained in a plastic case.
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Case study
Extruded Seal Deflection, Insertion and Extraction Forces
Requirement
Vintech Industries Inc. is a global Tier 2 supplier of thermoplastic extrusion components to the automotive and non-auto RV industry.
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Case study
Shoulder prostheses tensile testing
Requirement
Mr Keith Borowsky, an eminent orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Brighton Medical School is developing a new orthopaedic prosthesis for shoulder reconstruction.
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Case study
Cable and pipe pull-out force batch testing system
Requirement
Roxtec is a Swedish based world leading provider of flexible cable and pipe seals.
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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
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Case study
Testing Kevlar material and stab-proof vests
Requirement
Kevlar® has many applications in the modern world ranging from bicycle tyres, racing sails through to protective gloves and body armour.
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Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
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Case study
Using a UTM as a calibration tool for loadcells
Requirement
When it comes to configuring and calibrating a loadcell in tension and compression this can be a time-consuming process, particularly when the loads concerned are too high to use a set of calibrated weights (also known as ‘masses’)
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Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Pyramid (serrated) roller, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-10
MEC7-10 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 60mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
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Accessory
Event-input cable for "switch-testing" on NEW(2011 - present) MultiTest/Vortex/Helixa-i and 'xt' stands
351-080
Event-Input Cable comprising 25-pin connector to split-connection fitted with a pair of 'crocodile clips'.
Allows a switch to be tested and the force/displacement/time to be identified when the switch closes or opens.
For use with the 'i' and 'xt'…