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Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 400 x 400 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-400-L6x20
MEC36L-400-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 400mm x 400mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240k-BD80
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
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Case study
Flip-cap force test
Requirement
A repeatable test system to check the opening force of flip cap lids, accommodating 3 different diameter caps with minimal fixture changeover.
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Accessory
Square Perforated Aluminium Compression Plate, 200 x 200 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36L-200-L6x20
MEC36L-200-L6x20
Square Compression Plate in aluminium featuring perforations to allow air release during testing - suitable for foam testing. Holes are 6mm diameter and spaced at 20mm intervals.
Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm.
Fitted with QC-20mm or 32mm…
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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The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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What is top-load testing?
Top-load testing, also known as column crush testing, is a method used to evaluate the ability of a packaging component to withstand a vertical compressive force without deforming or failing.
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Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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Mecmesin solutions for extrusion testing
Mecmesin offers precision-engineered extrusion testing solutions designed for food texture analysis, built on platforms such as the
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive modulus testing
Mecmesin provides precision compression testing systems for accurate modulus determination across a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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Key standards in compressive deformation testing
Compliance with recognised standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and accepted by regulatory bodies. Examples include:
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Why the ring crush test is critical for paperboard strength
Paperboard packaging must combine cost-efficiency with protective performance.
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Why Mecmesin for closure torque testing
Precision torque measurement systems
Mecmesin offers high-resolution torque testers such as the OmniTest and
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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How is the trapezoidal tear test performed?
A standard trapezoidal tear test follows a consistent sequence:
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Accessory
Compression Plate Square, Hardened Steel, 296 x 296 mm, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec36-296-St
MEC36-296-St:
Square compression plate in hardened steel featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for hard specimens such as metals, hard plastics, small stones and granules.
Dimensions: 296 x 296mm.…
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Interface cable, AFG/AFTI to MultiTest-dV / Vortex-dV, Stand reverse & RS232
351-092
Interface cable, AFG to MultiTest-dV (2003-April 2020)…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 156 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-156-32-AL
MEC23-156-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
156mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female…
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Compression Plate - Aluminium, 10 kN, 246 mm, QC-32 fitting
Mec23-246-32-AL
MEC23-246-32-AL :
Round compression plate in aluminium featuring concentric circles for helping operators to place samples centrally. Suitable for soft specimens such as cardboards, plastics etc.
246mm diameter.
Fitted with the QC-32mm female…