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Case study
Peel testing Ostomy bags
Requirement
Salts Healthcare, a leading manufacturer and supplier of health care products required a low capacity system for testing the integrity of their hydrocolloid products.
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Introduction to secant modulus
In material testing and engineering, understanding how a material responds to applied stress is essential for predicting performance, ensuring safety, and optimising design.
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Introduction to short span compression tests
The short span compression test (SCT) is a mechanical testing method used to measure the compressive strength of materials over a very short span.
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Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 or 50 kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 4 - 16 mm opening
Mec243-BP16
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
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MIL 22520-G
This specification covers the general requirements for crimping tools, accessories and inspection gages used for connecting removable contacts (such as; signal, power, coaxial, shielded, thermocouple, and filter pin contacts) coaxial connectors, shielde
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ASTM F1306
ASTM F1306, is a test method, which permits flexible barrier films and laminates to be characterised for slow rate penetration resistance to a driven probe.
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Accessory
Mounting plate for QC-20 Male Post on 50 kN systems
432-622
Allows QC type C Adapter (20mm Male Post) to be fitted directly to the base of 50 kN test systems.
Used when QC-20 grips and fixtures are in long-term use on 50kN test stand.
Supplied with 6 screws of M6 thread.
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Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BW
Wave Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).…
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Industry applications
Rotational shear and torque strength tests are used in many sectors, including:
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Accessory
Rubber coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 28 mm.
For specimens, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. films, filaments, fibres and…
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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ASTM F3014-14
1.1 This test method describes the procedure for penetration testing sharp and blunt needles used for the placement of surgical sutures. It only describes the test procedures (Phase 1) and does not define a test medium at this time.
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Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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ISO 594-1
Specification of the requirements for conical (Luer) fittings for use with hyperdemic syringes and needles and with certain other apparatus for medical use such as transfusion and infusion sets.
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VectorPro's key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised u
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BD50
Diamond Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BD50
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)…
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Speak to an expert
Mecmesin offers fully configurable tensile testing systems that comply with leading ASTM and ISO strip method standards.
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Introduction to needle penetration testing
Needle penetration testing is a precision method used to assess a material’s resistance to penetration by a needle or similar sharp probe.
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Accessory
Extended Dovetail Bracket (for AFG or BFG)
432-326
The extended dovetail bracket provides 70 mm of extra daylight when mounting AFG or BFG force gauges to test stands. Fixing screws included.
Note: maximum load 500N
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Applications across industries
Equibiaxial flexure compression testing is used wherever material reliability under multi-directional stress is critical.
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Orbis and Tornado Mk II/Vortex torque cell accuracy check rig
432-621
This bench-top unit enables the on-site verification of the calibration status of Orbis MkII, Tornado MkII testers, and static torque sensors rated from 1.5 N.m to 10 N.m. Using dead-weight masses, the kit allows you to quickly decide whether or not…
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Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 0 -13mm opening
Mec243-BP
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
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ASTM D6742 / D6742M
ASTM D6742 is the standard test method for tensile and compression testing of filled-hole polymer matrix composite laminates. It provides instructions for modifying open-hole tension and compression test methods to determine filled-hole tensile and com