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Blank (smooth) Inset Jaws for MEC9 Thin Wire Grip, 2.5 kN
Mec9-EB
MEC9-EB Blank Jaws
Blank (smooth) inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws require a specific surface to be machined onto them. Alternatively for affixing an abrasive…
452
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact…
453
Accessory
Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
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Case study
Medical suture device calibration system
Requirement
A number of devices which 'crimp' a curved needle to a fine medical thread needed to be tested. The crimp force was applied horizontally pulling a lever on the device.
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Accessory
Upper Precision Fixing Plate for Helixa sensors
432-601
Precision Upper Fixing Plate for Helixa.
Mounts onto the square-drive of Helixa torque sensors. Fitted with a precision leadscrew and sprung-loaded runners into which jaws or holding pegs can be inserted (order separately). Tighten the knob to secure…
458
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Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {…
459
Accessory
90-degree Peel Jig for FPT-H1
432-620
This 90-degree Peel Jig fits to the FPT-H1 for 90 degree peel testing of pressure sensitive tapes and labels in accordance with international standards.
FINAT FTM2, ASTM D330. PSTC 101 Method F.
It accepts interchangeable float glass and stainless steel…
460
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
461
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, USA, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin flat
304-072
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat pins. Commonly used in the USA.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3.6-6.…
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Case study
Child safety - force to extract lighter
Requirement
The customer manufactures lighters and is currently developing a case/guard designed to increase the safety for children.
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ASTM F2193-02
These specifications and test methods provide standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system such as metallic spinal screws, spinal plates, and sp
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BG80
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
465
Accessory
1/2" upper chuck assembly for use on Helixa sensors (3 N.m & 6 N.m only)
432-617
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ½" (12.7 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa torque sensor via an adaptor with female ⅜" square hole.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10…
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Cable Cam grip for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-660
Cable Cam Grip for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with the Tester)
The Cable Cam Grip is designed for holding insulated cables and wire when tensile testing the pull strength of terminals up to 1 kN.
The cable is secured by the serrated cam,…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BD80
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
468
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Europe, USB-A, USB-C, 2-pin round
304-067
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 round pins. Commonly used in the Europe.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A or USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
Output-C: 5.0V=3.0A; 9.0V=2.22A; 12.0V=1.5A
Output-A: 3…
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Case study
Metal bottle cap on glass pull-off test
Customised engineering example
Gripping the base of a glass bottle for a tensile test can be challenging due to the slippy surface and contoured shape.
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Introduction to compressibility and recovery testing
Compressibility and recovery testing measures how a material behaves under load and how effectively it returns to its original form once the load is removed.
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Standards and guidelines
Accurate and comparable cleavage strength testing depends on following recognised international standards.
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Charger for digital gauges, USA, 110 V/115 V, 2-pin flat
304-006
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 110 Volt with 2 flat pins. Commonly used in USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 110V – 50-60Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant…
473
Accessory
Large Single-action Vice Grip, wave-form, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V02
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with wave-form jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0 - 6.5 mm. Provides…
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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'…
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Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {…