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Testing methods for different materials
Rubber and elastomers
Rubber and elastomers are valued for their flexibility and resilience.
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Why Mecmesin for ring crush testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures precision testing systems that meet ISO 12192 and TAPPI requirements for RCT.
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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Mecmesin equipment for tension and compression testing
Mecmesin offers a range of systems for static and cyclic testing, including:
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Mecmesin equipment for insertion and withdrawal testing
Mecmesin provides high-precision systems for measuring insertion and withdrawal forces across a wide range of components.
Capabilities include:
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Standards for insertion and withdrawal testing
Adhering to industry standards ensures consistency, repeatability, and compliance. Key standards include:
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V-jaws for 10kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 2 - 10 mm
MecS622-BV
V-Jaws (2-10mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove. For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes). Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 3-52 mm
Mec240k-BV3
V-Jaws (3-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 3-13 mm
Mec243-BV
V-Jaws (3-13mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws…
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V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 2-52 mm
Mec240k-BV2
V-Jaws (2-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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Mounting Plate for CFG+ Compact Force Gauge
432-131
Allows a CFG+ Compact Force Gauge to be mounted onto the crosshead of a test stand. Fixing screws included.
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec83-B100
Blank Jaws (40mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows the user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2…
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V-jaws for 10kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 2 - 10 mm
MecS622-BV
V-Jaws (2-10mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove. For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes). Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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Blank (smooth) jaws for Mec83 U-Form Pneumatic Vice Grip, 5 kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec83-B
Blank Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows the user to machine or affix own surface (eg. abrasive 'emery' paper).
Opening span = 0-10mm, 10-20mm or 20-30mm depending on which rod and piston are fitted to the Mec83 body.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2…
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V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 4-34 mm
Mec154-BV4
V-Jaws (4-34mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).…
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V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 6-34 mm
Mec154-BV6
V-Jaws (6-34 mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)…
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Split Mandrel for Stelvin aluminium closure, mechanical
PDV14161
Half-round jaws with wire-eroded faces, for use with Vortex upper fixing plate (432-321). Specify closure diameter when ordering.
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V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 3-52 mm
Mec240k-BV3
V-Jaws (3-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods,
tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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V-jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, for round samples 3-13 mm
Mec243-BV
V-Jaws (3-13mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws…
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V-jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, for round samples Ø 4-34 mm
Mec154-BV4
V-Jaws (4-34mm diameter with clamping height of 40mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes).…
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V-jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, for round samples Ø 2-52 mm
Mec240k-BV2
V-Jaws (2-52mm diameter) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 1.2mm pitch teeth to create a V-shaped groove.
For round samples where flat jaws do not provide enough surface contact (e.g. wires, rods, tubes)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (…
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Case study
Face mask strength testing
Requirement
With China now producing over 200 million face masks a day — more than twenty times the amount it made at the start of February – plus other nations diverting manufacturing expertise into face-mask, respirator and other non-invasiv
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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…