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Explore the new SqueezerPro
Designed for versatility and ease-of-use, the SqueezerPro will appeal to new and experienced users. A convenient bench-top design makes the SqueezerPro ideal for use in all industries, from QC in manufacturing production to R&D laboratories.
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Case study
Inline respiratory filter pull test
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of filtration products needed to test the extraction force of a respiratory filter when pulled from within an inline medical device.
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Peel test procedure - step by step
Prepare the specimen: Cut and condition according to the relevant standard.
Set up the machine: Install the correct fixture for the test type.
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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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ASTM D2063/D2063M
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench. evaluation.
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ISO 8033
ISO 8033 specifies methods for the determination of the adhesion between lining and reinforcement, between cover and reinforcement, between reinforcement layers, between cover and outer lamination (thin layer of material outside the cover for protection
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Case study
Diamante pull-off test
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Grab method vs strip method
Compared with the strip method (as defined by ISO 13934-1), which grips the full width of the fabric, the grab method
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How bridge torque is measured
Bridge torque is measured by applying rotational force to a closure until the tamper-evident bridges shear.
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Case study
Sentetik spor yüzey tutam bağlama
Özel mühendislik örneği Test yöntemi standardı BS ISO 4919, halıların tutam çekme kuvveti için geçerlidir.
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Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
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Industry standards and customisation
Alignment with recognised standards
Mecmesin systems support compliance with globally recognised testing standards, including:
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Introduction to penetration and puncture resistance testing
Penetration and puncture resistance testing are essential for evaluating how well a material can withstand force from sharp, pointed, or blunt objects.
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What we do
From easy-to-use, hand-held force and torque gauges to software-controlled tensile testers and torque systems, we have the solution for your tension, compression and torque testing requirements.
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Torsion spring testing
Customised engineering example
Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.
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Essentials of grip & fixture selection in force & torque testing
For a test to work, the test system needs to properly interface with its specimen.
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Industry-specific testing solutions
Strain at maximum stress testing is relevant wherever materials are expected to endure high loads without unacceptable deformation.
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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Texture Testing for Bakery Applications
The primary goal for using instrumentation to measure texture is to capture an objective value to something that is typically evaluated very subjectively. Texture cannot be controlled unless it measured in a consistent and repeatable manner.
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Real-world applications
Plastic bottles and closures
In beverage and household product manufacturing, top-load testing is essential to confirm that bo
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Coefficient of friction (COF) explained
Understanding the COF formula
The coefficient of friction (μ) is a dimensionless value calculated as:
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Measurement and testing methods
Techniques for measuring tangent modulus
Tangent modulus is measured during tensile or compression testing, w
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EN 22872
EN 22872 specifies two methods for testing complete, filled transport packages for compression resistance.
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ASTM F2878-10
This test method is used for determining the force required to cause a hypodermic needle to penetrate through protective clothing material.