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Accessory
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,…
302
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
303
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 10 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k+2Ko
MEC 240k +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-10mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
304
Accessory
Digital gauge to PC input tool
432-234
The PC Input Tool allows transmission of a single reading from a digital gauge directly into Microsoft Excel.
It requires the use of the relevant interface cable:
* for AFG/AFTI/Tornado use cable 351-058,
* for BFG/Orbis use cable 351-055.
For use…
305
Accessory
Lever-operated Cam Grip (small serrated), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-383
The small Lever-operated Cam Grip is designed with a plated 30mm wide roller cam to self-tighten as a load is applied to a sample, spreading the load evenly. The lever also allows for quick insertion and release of samples.
Fitted with a 10-32 UNF female…
306
Accessory
U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Double Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+2Ko
MEC 240g +2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately).
Each grip is fitted with 2 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
307
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Single Action, 1 kN, 30 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S30+Ko
MEC 240k- S30+kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, single-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-30mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 1 manual jaw holder + 1 x 50 mm diameter…
308
Accessory
Cone Point - 12 mm diameter, 5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-359
A Cone Point probe of Ø 12.7 mm with angle of 60°.
For compression testing of various components or materials up to 5 kN.
Typically used where compressive force needs to be applied at a point or for penetration into a material over a short distance.…
309
Accessory
Floating Peel Jig (ISO 10373-1), 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-413
The Floating Peel Jig is used to test the peel strength between adhesive layers of flat, rigid samples such as credit cards.
A portion of the top layer is placed between the rollers and held in an upper grip (order separately). As load is applied the…
310
Accessory
Co-efficient of Friction (COF) Sled for ASTM D1894 and ISO 8295, 200g (foam), FPT-H1
432-633
A neoprene-faced sled with magnetic grips, for testing coefficient of friction of paper samples to TAPPI T549. Supplied with rigid and extensible links.
For use on the FPT-H1 Friction Tester.
311
Accessory
Custom-made Safety Guards and Enclosures
PDVguard
Where the standard safety guard does not fulfil your application requirements, Mecmesin can work with you to design and produce a custom-made safety guard to meet your exact requirements. Suitable for any Mecmesin test stand. Previously-designed guards…
312
Accessory
Mandrel Peg Drive, 54 mm
PDV15094-A
This fixture is connected to the torque sensor of the Vortex or Helixa. It has 4 metal pegs with an internal opening of 54 mm into which the single-form mandrel can be positioned. The pegs drive the mandrel and thereby apply the tightening and release…
313
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…
314
Accessory
U-form Pneumatic Vice Grip - Single Action, 2.5 kN, 18 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240g+Ko
MEC 240g +kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Single-action U-form Vice Grips with an opening of 0-18mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 1 manual jaw holder + 1 x 70 mm diameter pneumatic…
315
Accessory
TS torque screwdriver chuck, 3/8"
432-233
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (10mm) opening and is connected to the ‘TS’ screwdriver via a square drive spindle. Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10 N.m
316
Accessory
Compression Plate, Self-levelling, Hardened & Ground, 175 mm, 5-16 UNC
432-352
Self-levelling compression plates are ideal for general compression testing on a range of materials and finished products. Self-levelling allows parallelism to be set for those applications where it is critical to accurately measure the deformation of a…
317
Accessory
Pneumatic Medium Vice Grip - Double Action, 1 kN, 30 mm opening, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec240k-S30+2Ko
MEC 240k- S30+2kO (body only) :
A pair of pneumatically-operated, Double-action Medium Vice Grips with an opening of 0-30mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Each grip is fitted with 2 x 50 mm diameter pneumatic pistons, which allow…
318
Accessory
Cone Point - 8 mm diameter, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-358
A Cone Point probe of Ø 8mm with angle of 60°.
For compression testing of various components or materials up to 500 N.
Typically used where compressive force needs to be applied at a point or for penetration into a material over a short distance.…
319
Accessory
Cable Cam Grip (smooth), 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-404
Cable Cam Grip - smooth, small
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The specimen is secured by the cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and spreads the load evenly.
Smooth cams are preferable for materials where a serrated cam may bite…
320
Case study
Torque to twist out a champagne cork
Requirement
Sibel manufacture natural corks for the wine and spirits industry in the Champagne region of France. They pride themselves on working closely with their clients, taking into account their requirements and expectations for safety.
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Case study
Vial stopper needle penetrability residual seal force and torque testing
Requirement
COVID-19 vaccines, as parenteral medications, enter the body by injection through the tissue and circulatory system.
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Best practices for rotational shear testing
Consistent methodology, accurate equipment and adherence to relevant standards are essential for meaningful results. Recommended practices include:
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Shear testing equipment and procedures
Accurate shear testing requires precise control of movement, force measurement, and fixture selection.
Mecmesin offers:
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Introduction to tension and compression testing
Tension and compression testing are among the most widely used mechanical testing methods for evaluating how a material or component performs under applied loads.