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Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Product
Muscle strength tester
Myometer
850-030
The Mecmesin Myometer is a highly accurate instrument suited to a wide range of muscle strength evaluations and ergonomic testing.
Developed in partnership with medical professionals, this dedicated instrument is able to perform more consistent fixed-…
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Understanding ASTM D2718 standards
The ASTM D2718 standard sets out the procedures for conducting planar shear tests on structural panels using the
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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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Equipment and procedures
SCT testing equipment and tools
Accurate SCT testing requires equipment that can apply controlled and repeatable loads:
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VectorPro's key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised u
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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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Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
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BS EN ISO 19011:2011
Provides the fundamental knowledge needed for auditing management systems and has been expanded to reflect modern thinking and the intricacies of auditing multiple management system standards (MSS).
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Case study
ROPP bottle cap closure torque test
Requirement
Brothers Drinks manufacture and co-pack a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with both Roll on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) and crown bottle caps.
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Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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Standards for bulk analysis testing
Applicable standards and protocols
To ensure consistency and regulatory compliance, bulk testing is often carried out in accordance with established standards. These include:
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Case study
Automotive chain drive components tension and compression testing
Requirement
Tsubakimoto Automotive (Thailand), a leading manufacturer of industrial chain drives, attachment chains, and large-size conveyor chains, recognizes the critical importance of component durability and functional performance of these
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Accessory
Orbis and Tornado Mk II/Vortex torque cell accuracy check rig
432-621
This bench-top unit enables the on-site verification of the calibration status of Orbis MkII, Tornado MkII testers, and static torque sensors rated from 1.5 N.m to 10 N.m. Using dead-weight masses, the kit allows you to quickly decide whether or not…
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Product
Touchscreen cap torque tester
VTG Tornado
876-123
The VTG Tornado touchscreen torque tester is portable and rated to IP54 for testing the applied and release torque of a diverse range of products.
Measures up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in) to capture opening and closing torque of caps/closures intended to be…
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Case study
Testing rubber to materials standards
Requirement
Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.
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Product
Automated bottle closure tester
ABC-t
The ABC-t is an automated bottle closure tester to measure both initial slip and bridge torque of a complete batch of roll-on-pilfer-proof (ROPP) closures.
Automated batch testing of closures ensures repeatability without the need for an operator during…
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How is double lap shear testing performed?
Specimen preparation
Specimens are prepared according to standardised dimensions.
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Test method and procedure
Preparing specimens
Material selection - Use representative samples from the batch being tested.
Cutting - Prepare specimens to the exact dimensions specified in
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Methods of testing tensile strength
The most common method is the uniaxial tensile test.
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Mecmesin equipment for texture testing
Tailored systems for diverse industries
Mecmesin offers precision texture testing systems designed to handle everything from soft gels and emulsions to firm solids.
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Selecting the right running torque testing solution
When specifying a running torque test system, engineers should consider:
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Step-by-step procedure for reverse ratchet torque testing
Sample preparation
Condition the closures according to the specified standard to control environmental factors.
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Case study
Torque testing beauty product closures
Requirement
A manufacturer of a wide range of skin, hair-care, make-up and sun-care products based in Greece needed to replace their outdated torque testers with up-to-date digital torque testers to guarantee production quality and to ensure t