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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (twin column)
MultiTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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Elongation and Recovery
Elongation and recovery testing is a fundamental process in material science used to measure how far a material can stretch under a given load and how effectively it returns to its original shape once the force is removed.
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Compression
Compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when a compressive force is applied to it. It typically involves measuring the relationship between the applied force and how much the object deforms.
It is performed to:
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Software
VectorPro Lite software (force instruments)
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin's Digital Force Gauges (VFG, AFG, BFG and CFG+ and VFTI/AFTI Digital Force Indicators, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package.
Simply select the…
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Software
VectorPro Lite software (torque instruments)
VectorPro® Lite software
Available as an optional extra to Mecmesin's Orbis, Tornado and AFTI digital force and torque testing instruments, VectorPro Lite is an advanced data acquisition and plotting software package.
Simply select the appropriate…
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Understanding and interpreting test results
Box crush testing provides clear, measurable data to inform design and compliance decisions:
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Example: Cork extraction testing for bottling efficiency
Designed for high-volume bottling plants, the automated tester measures the extraction force and weight of 75 corks from each production batch.
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BS 1726-1
Provides guidance on methods of specifying and tolerancing hot coiled compression springs, and cold coiled springs that fall outside the size range limits specified in BS EN 15800.
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BS EN 681-1
This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals for:
1) cold potable water supply (up to 50®C);
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Flat crush of corrugated medium (CMT test)
The flat crush test, also known as the Concora Medium Test (CMT), measures the maximum force a corrugated medium can withstand before flute collapse. In CMT testing, the medium is first formed into flutes using a laboratory fluter before testing.
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Case study
Cost effective cable strength testing
Customised engineering example
A major manufacturer of wire harnesses and connectors approached us for a cost-effective solution to pull-force test cables with different diameters having direct-bonded joints.
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ASTM D3574
ASTM D3574 is a test method used for testing soft polyurethane foam used in car seats, mattresses, pillows and other foam products. Samples come in a variety of forms including slab, bonded, and molded flexible cellular urethane foams.
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ISO 6383-1
ISO 6383-1 specifies a method of determining the tear resistance of plastic film or sheet less than 1 mm thick, in the form of standard trouser-shaped test specimens, tested under defined conditions of pre-treatment, temperature, humidity, and speed of
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ISO 604
ISO 604 specifies a method for determining the compressive properties of plastics in the form of standard test specimens when tested under defined conditions of pretreatment, temperature, humidity and testing machine speed.
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Introduction to double rip tongue tear testing
Double rip tongue tear testing is a recognised method for assessing the tear resistance of flexible materials including co
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What is texture testing?
Texture testing is the instrumental measurement of a product’s physical response to an applied force.
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Case study
Cardboard beverage bottle carrier unfolding
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of fully-enclosed cartons wanted to quality test the fold-out force for a variety of their designs, used mainly to package drinks bottles and cans.
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ISO 2439
The indentation hardness of flexible cellular materials is a measure of their load-bearing properties.
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Why is compression texture testing important in the food industry?
Texture is often as important as flavour in determining consumer preference.
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ASTM D2063/D2063M
This test method measures torque retention properties of container/continuous thread closure systems with the use of a non-automated, spring torque-meter (with either a dial indicator or a digital readout) or a torque wrench. evaluation.
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AEC Q200-005
This specification establishes the procedure and criteria to determine the ability of surface
mounted device terminations and seals to withstand bending, flexing and pulling forces which
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Why Mecmesin for breakaway torque testing?
Mecmesin offers an unmatched combination of reliability, support, and industry insight:
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What is the 90-degree peel test?
The 90-degree peel test is a mechanical method used to measure the adhesive strength between two bonded materials.