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Case study
Lancet needle retention test
Requirement
A UK based medical device company who design and manufacture a range of blood glucose monitoring and control equipment used by healthcare professionals and consumers across the globe, needed a test solution to ensure the quality of
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Product
Mechanical force gauge
A simple solution for basic push and pull tests applied by hand.
Robust mechanical force gauges designed for general tension and compression tests up to 440 N.
Easy-to-use with an analogue dial and needle pointer, to indicate the force applied.
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Case study
Aluminium cap nozzle flexure break-off force
Requirement
A major global supplier of medical gas devices and components required quality control tests to assess part of a new product.
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Case study
Helical torsion spring torque testing
Requirement
Spring-loaded components are used extensively in home and consumer goods: clothes pegs, clips and old-fashioned mousetraps; small doors and flaps on cameras or hi-fi equipment; large doors and closures such as those on garages or g
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Accessory
MultiTest 0.5 bellows assembly (1200 mm)
432-473
Optional bellows for the MultiTest 0.5 range of single-column test stands. Used to protect against dust and particle ingress and splash into the column.
Note that fitting of bellows reduces throat depth on test stand by 18mm.
Order with a MultiTest 0.5…
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Accessory
Cork Extraction Test Rig
432-676
The Cork Extraction Test Rig is used to test the extraction force of corks and other bottle stoppers.
The lower part of the fixtures fits to the base of a test stand. It has a bottle cradle with an anti-slip surface and is easily adjusted to accommodate…
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Accessory
MultiTest 1 bellows assembly (1000 mm)
432-472
Optional bellows for the MultiTest 1 range of single-column test stands. Used to protect against dust and particle ingress and splash into the column.
Note that fitting of bellows reduces throat depth on test stand by 18mm.
Order with a MultiTest 1 test…
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Accessory
MultiTest 2.5 bellows assembly (500 mm)
432-471
Optional bellows for the MultiTest 2.5 range of single-column test stands. Used to protect against dust and particle ingress and splash into the column.
Note that fitting of bellows reduces throat depth on test stand by 18mm.
Order with a MultiTest 2.5…
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Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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Case study
PCB Solder Joint Shear
Requirement
Millennnium Microtech Thailand, part of Microchip Technology Inc Thailand operates a manufacturing, packaging and testing plant for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Integrated Circuit (IC) components.
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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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Case study
Watch bezel adjustment torque testing
Requirement
Since the revival of the mechanical watch industry during the mid 1980s enthusiasts have become ever more absorbed by mechanical chronometry, taking pleasure in comparing the performance of new and old models alike. The very finest
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Case study
Glued cardboard packaging integrity
Requirement
Graphic Packaging International is a leading designer and manufacturer of food and beverage packaging.
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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
Hand sanitiser dispenser pump testing
Requirement
Sales of antibacterial gels have soared enormously following National Health Service advice telling the public to thoroughly wash hands in order to stay protected from Coronavirus.
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Accessory
Temperature Chamber Thermal Cabinet
Mec2700+SSR
A Thermal Cabinet for mounting on twin-column OmniTest Material Testing frames to allow for specimens to be tested in a temperature-controlled space from -80°C to +280°C. The chamber is Ideal for running tests conforming to plastics and rubber standards…
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Accessory
MLTE 1200 Long Travel Extensometer
432-843
The MLTE 1200 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
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Accessory
MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer
432-842
The MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
244
Accessory
MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer
432-841
The MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
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Case study
Pharmaceutical tablet crush and break strength
Requirement
Many products come in tablet form, with a durability designed for both packaging and for use. Too brittle or too hard, and they may not be fit for use, or at best perform below expectation.
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive hardness testing
Mecmesin designs and supplies precision testing systems for compressive hardness applications across industries.
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Types of flexure tests
Different flexure testing setups are chosen based on the nature of the material, the required precision, and the industry standards being followed.
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Case study
Pneumatic top-load control for CRC cap torque testing
Customised engineering example
Testing the opening torque of child-resistant bottle caps requires the application of a simultaneous downward force to overcome the safety mechanism.
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Case study
Train sliding door slam force tester
Requirement
A portable device was specified for testing the force required to activate the inbuilt safety device when automatic doors close on trains.
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Case study
Toy testing to attachment strength safety standards
Requirement
The customer supplies plush giftware to retailers such as Clintons. Their plush products are manufactured to European toy safety standard BS EN 71-1:1998 (Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties).