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Case study
Electrical assembly component strength
Customised engineering example
Due to the complex, asymmetric shapes of electrical assemblies, it can be difficult to grip the soldered, fused and welded parts in a way that mimic the forces applied when in use.
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Doors, windows and shutters
The effective safe performance of doors, windows and shutters requires them to be sturdy yet also easy to operate for users.
378
Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
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Plastic components and sub-assemblies
The successful design and production of plastic components requires careful attention to be paid to many elements. The choice of plastic material depends on the desired performance characteristics - will parts be under constant load?
380
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…
381
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…
382
Event
Chinaplas 2025
Mecmesin - Will participate in the upcoming The 37th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries (Chinaplas)
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ASTM F2923
This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in children's jewelry.
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ASTM C633
This test method covers the determination of the degree of adhesion (bonding strength) of a coating to a substrate or the cohesion strength of the coating in a tension normal to the surface.
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What is a three-point bend test?
A three-point bend test is a widely used method for determining the flexural properties of materials. It involves applying a load at the midpoint of a specimen supported at two points, creating a bending force.
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Accessory
Coefficient of Friction COF Fixture (ASTM D1894), 10-32 UNF
432-144
Designed to measure the coefficient of friction (COF) to ASTM D1894, between two pieces of material.
The COF test determines the kinetic and static resistance of one surface being dragged across another.
This friction table can be mounted to the base…
387
Accessory
Cable Cam Grip (smooth), 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-404
Cable Cam Grip - smooth, small
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The specimen is secured by the cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and spreads the load evenly.
Smooth cams are preferable for materials where a serrated cam may bite…
388
Accessory
Compression Plate, Nickel-plated, Vented by Slots & Flat, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-346
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Slots in the plate allow the passage of air to ensure that air inside the bottle is not compressed thereby falsifying the true measurement of the top-load…
389
Accessory
Dual Handswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-3
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-3:
Locking dual handswitches open the jaws of the grip by pushing the lever and remain open after…
390
Accessory
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 kN
432-607
Wedge Grip for terminals for CrimpTest-1 Tester (supplied as standard with Tester)
The 1 kN Wedge Grip is ideal for tensile testing of flat crimp terminal and connectors when determining their pull strength.
A spring-loaded lever ensures the serrated…
391
Accessory
Dual Footswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-2
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec 205-2:
Locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the grip by pressing the foot pedal and remain…
392
Accessory
Pull Peel Wheel Fixture, QC-20 fitting
432-265
The pull peel wheel fixture is designed for mounting to the base of a motorised test stand to test the peel strength of flexible adhesive-backed materials (eg. tapes).
Specimens are wound around the Pull Peel Wheel and the free end is clamped in a…
393
Accessory
QC Type A Adapter, 20 mm M to 5-16 UNC F, c/w pin
432-282
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter
Fixes directly to the 5-16 UNC screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 5-16 UNC extension rod connected to loadcells…
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Accessory
QC Type J, lightweight adapter, Ø 20 mm M to 10-32 UNF F c/w pin
432-418
Quick-Change Male Post to Thread Adapter (lightweight)
Fixes directly to the 10-32 UNF screw in anvil plate of test stands or to the 10-32 UNF extension rod connected to loadcells…
395
Accessory
Dual Footswitches (non-locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-1
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-1:
Non-locking dual footswitches open the jaws of the pneumatic grip by pressing the foot pedal…
396
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…
397
Accessory
38 mm Crosshead extension only
432-508
The dovetailed crosshead-extension allows the loadcell on a single-column MultiTest stand to be positioned further from the column to accommodate larger test samples or to fit deeper grips without hitting the column.
Load rating of the test stand is…
398
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…
399
Accessory
Dual Handswitches (locking type) for pneumatic grips
Mec205-3
Pneumatic grips are the ideal choice when performing tensile tests on sensitive materials that have a tendency to slip or break at point of clamping.
Mec205-3:
Locking dual handswitches open the jaws of the grip by pushing the lever and remain open after…
400
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…