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Accessory
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable: 10-way Hirose socket to USB-A
351-109
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable for transmitting data in RS232 format
Comprises 10-way Hirose socket (F) to USB-A connectors
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Accessory
Interface cable, BFG to MultiTest-d, RS232 data transfer only
351-076
Connects the BFG to a MultiTest-d for RS232 data comms transfer only.
Comprises 15-pin female D-connector to 25-pin male D-connector.
For transfer of data from MultiTest-d to PC, choose also either the 432-450 or 351-051 cables.
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-dV / Vortex-dV, Stand reverse & RS232
351-092
Interface cable, AFG to MultiTest-dV (2003-April 2020)…
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Accessory
Interface cable RS232, 9-pin D-type plug to USB-A
432-450
A 9-pin RS232 male D-connector to USB-A connector. For use with VTG Tornado.
Also suitable for connecting to 'old' gauge cables which have 9-pin RS232 female D-connectors. Fits to part numbers 351-059, 351-054, 351-040 and 351-051.
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Accessory
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable: 10-way Hirose socket to 9-way D-type socket
351-107
VFG/VFTI RS232 interface cable for transmitting data in RS232 format
Comprises 10-way Hirose socket (F) to 9-way D-type socket (F)
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI (2006-now) to MultiTest-d / Vortex-d, RS232 & Control
351-074
Connects AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-d (data comms…
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Accessory
Interface cable, ELS(-S) loadcell to MultiTest 0.5-dV and 1-dV test stands
352-275-V01
Connects the ELS and ELS-S range of loadcells to the MultiTest 0.5-dV and MultiTest 1-dV test stands.
Comprises a 13500mm long cable fitted with a Hirose 6-pin circular loadcell connector and a Binder 12-pin circular test stand connector.
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Accessory
Interface cable, ELS(-S) loadcell to MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand
352-275
Connects the ELS and ELS-S range of loadcells to the MultiTest 2.5-dV test stand.
Comprises a 650mm long cable fitted with a Hirose 6-pin circular loadcell connector and a Binder 12-pin circular test stand connector.
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Accessory
FPT-H1 loadcell calibration checking kit
432-635
For checking the calibration accuracy of loadcell type HILC used on the FPT-H1 Friction-Peel-Tear Tester.
Comprises a fixing plate with pulley, bench clamp and cord.
For use with Lightweight hanger and masses (part numbers 432-655 and 432-656).
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Accessory
Interface cable, AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-dV, Stand reverse & RS232
351-103
Interface cable, AFG to MultiTest-dV (May 2020 - now) test stands & Vortex-dV (June 2020 -now) for stand reverse and RS232 data transfer to stand for onward use with VectorPro-Lite software.
Comprises a 15-pin D-socket to 15-pin D-plug.
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Accessory
USB to USB RS232 cable (2m long) for transmitting via COMMS port of 'xt' console to a PC
351-081
USB to USB RS232 cable (2m long) for transmitting data via the COMMS port of 'xt' console to a PC.
Comprises USB-A to USB-A connectors.
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Case study
Cable duct strength testing
Customised engineering example
Our customer manufactures tubes and ducts for routing of cables and optical fibres. Installation of these uses blowing, pushing and pulling techniques.
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Case study
Cost effective cable strength testing
Customised engineering example
A major manufacturer of wire harnesses and connectors approached us for a cost-effective solution to pull-force test cables with different diameters having direct-bonded joints.
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Product
Automated friction, peel and tear tester
FPT-H1
817-001
The FPT-H1-i is a fully-featured test system controlled by software running on a PC.Accurate and easy to use it is specifically designed to test the coefficient of friction, peel and tear strength of a variety of materials.
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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Industry-specific test standards
ISO 9895 - packaging materials
ISO 9895 specifies the method for determining the compressive strength of paper and b
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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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Torque testing methods and equipment
Equipment used
Strip torque testing can be carried out using:
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Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
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Product
Advanced force and torque indicator
AFTI
851-401
A versatile force and torque display unit, with interchangeable 'smart' sensors, that provides high accuracy and flexibility.
The AFTI can be used as a handheld device for mobile applications or it can be used as the measurement device for integration…
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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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Product
Automated torque tester
Vortex-i
876-009
The Vortex-i is a top of the range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a wide range of closures…
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Product
Automated torque tester
VortexPro
876-650
The VortexPro is a top of the range torque tester controlled by VectorPro software from your computer. Accurate, easy to use and optimised for measuring static torque up to 10 N.m.
The ultimate flexible solution for automated torque testing of a…
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Product
Motorised torque tester
Vortex-dV
876-601
The Vortex-dV is a versatile, robust, stand-alone torque tester, rated to 10 N.m. Easy to use, it is suited for routine quality control checks in a production or lab environment.
Configure this motor-driven stand with a torque sensor connected to a…
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ANSI/EIA 364-38B
This standard establishes a test method to determine the axial tensile load that can be applied to a mated pair of connectors and the holding effect of a connector cable clamp without causing any detrimental effects upon the cable or connector when subj