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Accessory
Precision Lower Fixing Table for Helixa
432-600
Precision Lower Fixing Table for Helixa.
Mounts onto the base of Helixa precision torque testers. Fitted with a precision leadscrew and sprung-loaded runners into which jaws or holding pegs can be inserted (order separately). Tighten the knob to secure…
1377
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Introduction to compressive strength testing
Compressive strength testing is essential for evaluating the ability of materials to withstand axial loads, which are forces that push or pull them.
1378
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What is yield point?
The yield point is the point on a stress-strain curve where a material begins to deform plastically. Before this point, deformation is elastic and reversible. Beyond it, the material undergoes permanent change.
1379
Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV (May 2020-)
351-112
Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand
1380
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-BG25
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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Applications of tear resistance testing across industries
Wing tear testing is used in:
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Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240k-BW50
Wave Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1383
Accessory
Pyramid-faced jaws for 10 kN Wedge Grip, 40 x 34mm
MecS622-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm x 34mm) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2…
1384
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BD
Diamond Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
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ASTM D882-18
ASTM D882 is a test method that covers the determination of tensile properties of plastics in the form of thin sheeting and films (less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness). It is used to measure tensile properties including ultimate tensile
1386
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BW
Wave Jaws (40mm x 60mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 34 mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).…
1387
Event
Tensile Testing: Basics, Tips and Trends
Have you ever wondered if the seatbelt in your vehicle is strong enough to restrain you in a collision? How about the average person pulling the cork out of a wine bottle?
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Introduction to tear testing
Tear testing is a quality control procedure used to measure the resistance of a material to tearing under controlled conditions.
1389
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BW
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
1390
Accessory
Wave jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BW50
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 16mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied…
1391
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 60 mm
Mec154-BP
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 60mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Case study
Catheter cap removal torque
Customised engineering example
Our client was testing the release torque of 20 mm long plastic catheter caps with irregular features to aid finger gripping.
1393
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BD100
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and board)…
1394
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (10mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals - aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
1395
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-BP25
Pyramid Jaws (10mm high x 25mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 8mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals - aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
1396
Accessory
Spare set of 15 needles for Shotcrete Penetrometer
432-519
Set of 15 Penetration Needles for use with the Mecmesin Shotcrete Pentrometer.
Needles fit into the needle-holder supplied as standard with the Shotcrete Penetrometer
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ASTM F2458-05
This test method covers a means for comparison of wound closure strength of tissue adhesives used to help secure the apposition of soft tissue.
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Introduction to yield point testing
Yield point testing is essential for understanding the mechanical behaviour of materials.
1399
Accessory
Interface cable, VFG and VFTI to MultiTest-dV Oct 2015- Apr 2020
351-110
Gauge to stand (reverse/stop) & data transfer to stand
1400
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BD50
Diamond Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…