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Accessory
Digital I/O simulator plug
432-663
The 25-pin Digital I/O Simulator Plug is inserted into the I/O port of any Emperor-controlled Mecmesin test stand. By routing digital outputs to inputs, it allows the user to create test programmes in Emperor software with an added layer of sophistication…
477
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 10mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k
MEC 240k (body only):
A Single-action Medium 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.
Rated to 2.5 kN…
478
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm 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…
479
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2 kN, 20 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20
MEC 240k-S20 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action 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.
Rated to 2…
480
Accessory
Wedge Grip, 10 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS622
MecS622 (body only) :
Lever-action wedge grip with it's lever being positioned at the front for easy operation.
The open back of this wedge grip allows wider samples to be fitted, although still held across the central 34 mm width.
Supplied as body…
481
Accessory
Cable Cam Grip (small), serrated, 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-390
Cable Cam Grip - serrated, small
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The sample is secured by the cam, which self-tightens as a load is applied and spreads the load evenly.
Serrated cams are preferred for materials which may be slippy and…
482
Accessory
Digital Height Scale and Brackets for LCP/S Test Stand
432-162 V01
Digital Height Scale and Brackets for mounting to the lever-operated Manual Test Stand model LCP/S.
The digital display of the height-scale is fixed to the moving crosshead of the test stand so that it's displacement can be monitored. This is often…
483
Accessory
Film Grips, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-157
Used for flexible samples such as films, where conventional flat-faced grips may create stress points and so artificially reduce tensile strength. Samples are wrapped around the roller thereby spreading the load around the diameter.
Grips are supplied…
484
Accessory
Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 2 kN, 20 mm opening, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S20
MEC 240k-S20 (body only) :
A Medium Single-action 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.
Rated to 2…
485
Accessory
Pinch Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS470
The 2 KN Pinch Grip is fitted with 25mm high x 25mm wide pyramid jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 2 kN.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 10mm. Fast installation and…
486
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm 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…
487
Accessory
Crosshead Extension and Elevated Base Plate
432-406
The 38mm crosshead extension and elevated base plate are supplied together. They are used for fitting larger samples up to 200 mm diameter, to a single-column MultiTest system. When fitted, the cantilever effect of such an extension serves to reduce the…
488
Accessory
Flat Crush Test Upper and Lower Plates with Modified Anvil Plate and Self-Adjusting Adapter
PDV11089
A number of test methods and standards employed by various industry bodies call upon specific crush fixtures and associated accessories to be used in conjunction with a compression tester. The Flat Crush Test fixtures support the test piece on the lower…
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486-C
ANSI/UL (incorporated standard)
486A-B: wired connectors (standard for safety)
486C: splicing wire connectors
486D: sealed wire connector systems
490
Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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GS1 5.0
The Hanger Specifications are intended to increase efficiency in the supplier-to-retailer pipeline by minimizing order-to-sales floor cycle time.
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ASTM F1269-06
These test methods cover tests to determine the shear strength of a series of ball bonds made by either thermosonic or thermal compression techniques using either gold or copper wires.
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Event
Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
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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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BS EN ISO 3386
BS EN ISO 3386-1 specifies a method for the determination of the compression stress/strain characteristic of low-density flexible cellular materials up to 250 kg/m3.
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ASTM D2646
These test methods may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments; however, caution is advised because information about between interlaboratory precision is incomplete. Comparative tests as directed in 5.1.1 may be advisable.
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Case study
Torsion spring testing
Customised engineering example
Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.
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ISO 13939
Describes a method of comparing the performance test results of foil journal bearings, which are lubricated by air (gas) and supported by hydrodynamic force generated by the rotation of the rotating shaft.
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Loop tack test procedure
Sample preparation
Cut adhesive strips to the required length and width stated in the chosen standard. Condition the samples at the specified temperature and humidity before testing.
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in