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Welcome to Mecmesin
Mecmesin design and manufacture force and torque testing machines for evaluating the mechanical strength of components, products and raw materials across a wide range of industries.
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Case study
Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) finds Materials Science's sweet spot
Two enterprising educators at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, USA, turn the study of Materials Science into an engaging, hands-on experience that some of their students simply call ‘amazing’. Having spent time with the Mecmesin…
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Benefits of box crush and packaging compression tests
Compression testing offers both commercial and technical benefits for manufacturers and logistics operations.
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Applications in engineering
The secant modulus is valuable where material behaviour beyond the elastic limit is relevant:
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Benefits of CMT testing for manufacturers
CMT testing offers multiple operational and commercial advantages:
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Case study
Metal bottle cap on glass pull-off test
Customised engineering example
Gripping the base of a glass bottle for a tensile test can be challenging due to the slippy surface and contoured shape.
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Aircraft brake unit spring testing
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The Aircraft Wheels and Brakes department at British Airways plc are responsible for the repair and overhaul of the aircraft brake units on the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 777 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
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Testing the strength of corrugated cardboard packaging
Requirement
Over the weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers. Hearing the knock at the door to receiv
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Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
Over the weeks of COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even online retail giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
Hearing the knock at the door to receive a package provide
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Case study
Laminated auto windshield perimeter seal peel testing
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The windshield (or windscreen) in your car is made of laminated glass, which is designed to offer the highest levels of safety in the event of a crash.
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Edge Crush Test (ECT) of corrugated cardboard
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Introduction
Over the weeks of the 2020 global COVID-19 lockdown confinement, there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers.
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Automotive switchgear controls testing systems
Requirement
Automotive electrical systems suppliers to OEM manufacturers are tasked with meeting extensive quality and performance standards to remain high tier providers.
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Dosage control torque tests for metered inhalers, auto-injectors and insulin pens
Requirement
It goes without saying that the correct administering and proper dose of medicine is fundamental to ensuring the best chance of patient recovery and wellbeing.
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Case study
Automated torque testing of beverage and medicine bottle caps
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Crown Seal Public Company Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of various bottle cap solutions - including Crown Caps, Pilfer-Proof Caps, Maxi Caps, Plastic Caps, and Composite Caps - required a more efficient and accura
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Accessory
Pyramid jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {…
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Crosshead Extension and Elevated Base Plate
432-406
The 38mm crosshead extension and elevated base plate are supplied together. They are used for fitting larger samples up to 200 mm diameter, to a single-column MultiTest system. When fitted, the cantilever effect of such an extension serves to reduce the…
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Smooth jaws for 20 kN Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100mm
Mec11-20-B100
Blank Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
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Smooth jaws for 20 kN Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100mm
Mec11-20-B100
Blank Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - smooth steel jaw. Allows user to machine or affix own surface. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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16 mm Crosshead Extension
432-307
The 16mm 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 deeper grips.
Load rating of test stand is reduced by 25%.
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Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
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Diamond-coated Inset jaws, 0.5 set
Mec9-EBD
MEC9-EBD Diamond Jaws
Diamond-coated Inset jaws of 37 mm height x 15 mm width, 0.5 set. For fitting into the carrier of the MEC9 Thin Wire Grip.
Used when jaws need to bite into a soft material to clamp tightly and reduce the risk of slippage.(e.g. soft…
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Film Grips, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-157
Used for flexible samples such as films, where conventional flat-faced grips may create stress points and so artificially reduce tensile strength. Samples are wrapped around the roller thereby spreading the load around the diameter.
Grips are supplied…