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Accessory
Large Single-action Vice Grip, wave-form, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
432-267-V02
A Large Single-action Vice Grip featuring one fixed jaw and one jaw as freely adjustable to mechanically clamp the specimen in place.
Rated to 2 kN in tension with wave-form jaws of 78mm wide x 28mm high having an opening of 0 - 6.5 mm. Provides…
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ASTM F2193-02
These specifications and test methods provide standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system such as metallic spinal screws, spinal plates, and sp
603
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, Australia, USB-PD, 2-pin flat slant
304-060
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 2 flat slanted pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-A, USB-C type:
Input: 100-240V~50-60Hz 0.5A (USB-PD)
Output: 5VDC/3A or 9VDC/2.22A
604
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…
605
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 25 mm
Mec227-BD25
Diamond Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
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 board)…
606
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 & 50kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 0 -13mm opening
Mec243-BP
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
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Case examples
Tennis ball compression - Testing applies a standard load to measure deformation and rebound characteristics, ensuring consistent performance for bounce, speed, and control.
608
Accessory
Charger for digital gauges, Europe, 230 V, 2-pin round
304-004
For use with Mecmesin digital force and torque gauges. 220 Volt with 2 round pins. Commonly used in Europe, South America and Asia.
The mains adaptor/charger is a constant-current type:
Primary circuit: 230V – 50Hz
Secondary circuit: 100mA constant…
609
Accessory
3/8" Upper Chuck Assembly for use on Helixa sensors
432-615
A standard self-centering 3-jaw chuck with key.
It has a maximum ⅜" (9.5 mm) opening and is connected to the Helixa torque sensor via an adaptor with female ⅜" square hole.
Used to secure a variety of test specimens for torque applications of 1.5 - 10…
610
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 100 mm
Mec227-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
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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Case study
Needle to ferrule pull-out test
Requirement
The customer, Oxford Instruments, wished to perform a destructive pull-out test to evaluate the maximum tension force to pull the 2 components apart.
612
Accessory
Charger for touchscreen digital gauges, UK, USB-C, 3-pin square
304-059
For use with Mecmesin touchscreen digital force and torque gauges. With 3 square pins. Commonly used in the UK.
The mains adaptor/charger is a USB-C type:
Input:100-240Vac 50/60Hz 0.6A Max
Output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A,12V/2.25A, 3V-9V/3A 9V-11V/2.45A.
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Methods and applications
Common test methods
Most single lap shear tests are carried out under tensile loading, but the method can vary depending on material type, bond configuration and industry require
615
Accessory
Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BP
Pyramid Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - 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…
616
Accessory
Pyramid jaws for Mec11-5 Scissor Grip, 5 kN, 20 x 50mm
Mec11-5-BP
Pyramid Jaws (20mm x 50mm) - 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…
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Case study
Crimp testing cables
Requirement
A leading British cable assembly manufacturer, Telecom Connections Limited, who provide customers in the telecoms and electronics industries with quality cable assemblies and harnesses, wanted to test their wire crimp terminals to m
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Standards and best practices
BS EN ISO 8670-2 specifies methods for testing pressurised containers, including procedures for determining the pressure at which a container fails. It ensures testing is consistent, repeatable, and conducted safely.
619
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 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)…
620
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 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…
621
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50 mm
Mec94-BP50
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 50mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
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…
622
Accessory
Peel Grip for FPT-H1, 50 mm rubber-faced jaws, QC-8 fitting
432-654
This Peel Grip can be used in conjunction with the FPT-H1 90 degree peel fixture kit (part no. 432-620) or the FPT-H1 180 degree peel fixture kit (part no. 432-636). It is preferred over the standard hook fixture when the drawn part of the sample is non-…
623
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for 20 or 50 kN Wedge Grip, 50 x 35mm, 4 - 16 mm opening
Mec243-BP16
Pyramid Jaws (50mm high x 35mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Jaw opening = 4 - 16mm.
For flat specimens of materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft…
624
Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BW100
Wave Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g.…
625
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 100mm 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…