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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Sensor
VFTI - Force and Torque Sensors
Force and Torque sensors
The VFTI, AFTI, VFG and AFG are versatile force and torque indicators designed for use with the Mecmesin range of 'Smart' tension and compression loadcells and 'Smart' static and rotary torque sensors.
Readings are displayed as…
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Torque systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers? Do you want to reduce testing time and increase throughput for operators when performing batch tests?
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ISO 1966
Describes the design requirements and tests for the crimping of insulated and non-insulated terminations to general purpose cables, with conductors of copper, copper alloy, aluminium or aluminium alloy, in locations in which the stabilized conductor tem
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BS EN 61238-1
Electric connectors, Crimped connectors, Electric cables, Power cables, Electric conductors, Electric wires, Copper, Aluminium, Temperature, Classification systems, Type testing, Short-circuit current tests, Resistance measurement, Mechanical testing, T
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Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it. This can reveal production problems, where strand nicks, incorrect crimp height, or effects from changes in terminal supply, may not be clearly apparent.
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Case study
Industrial fluid container dispensing cap application and removal force
Requirement
A system was required to measure the push-on force and removal force of an injection-moulded cap from a new design of oil can.
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Case study
High Performance Plasma Coatings
Requirement
Alphatek Hyperformance Coatings Ltd. are a coatings company that applies wear, corrosion, heat or electrically resistive coatings, supplying to many different industries.
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Case study
Electrical harness terminal testing
Requirement
Cyprium Motorsports based in Diss, UK, design and produce customised wiring harness systems for sports cars, including Formula 1, Le Mans Prototype, Grand Touring and rally cars.
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Case study
PCB Copper Track 90 Degree Peel
Requirement
Cambridge Nanotherm Ltd produce a unique, technologically-advanced substrate for the thermal management of electronic components.
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Case study
Screw-cap torque test on PET bottles
Requirement
For over a century, Agua de Luso has been one of Portugal's most famous names in mineral water.
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Case study
Plastic chain conveyor tensile strength test
Requirement
The customer manufactures rigid plastic links which, when assembled, form a conveyor.
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Case study
Magnet pull tester
Requirement
Magnetic separators trap and remove ferromagnetic foreign bodies from product streams, in order to guarantee high product quality and prevent damage to machinery and processing equipment.
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Case study
Motorcycle switchgear actuation forces
Requirement
A leading German motorcycle manufacturer wanted to perform a series of tests to evaluate the actuation forces on its handlebar-mounted controls.
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Case study
Solenoid force testing
Requirement
Solenoids are used in many applications across a wide range of industries. From compact to heavy-duty, these components are fundamental to devices from small switches to large security-gate locks.
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Case study
Peel strength of foam band on PPE face visors
Requirement
Face Shields (also known as Face Visors) are a vital PPE tool being used by front-line workers in the healthcare sector to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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bursting strength (sheet rupture)
Bursting strength is the capacity of a material or product to maintain in continuity when subjected to pressure.
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Tools and techniques for measuring torque
Manual vs motorised torque testers
Manual torque testers are suited to spot checks or lower-volume testing.
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How to conduct a Concora crush test
Step-by-step procedure
Specimen preparation - Cut medium to the required size, typically 152.4 mm by 25.4 mm strips, ensuring clean edges.
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Standards and compliance for torque testing
Key standards
ASTM D2063 - Specifies torque retention testing for thread closure
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Why choose Mecmesin for tension testing in texture analysis
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision tension testing for the food and packaging industries.
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Why choose Mecmesin for fastening torque testing
Mecmesin offers a full range of precision torque testers and fixtures for applications from delicate electronics to heavy industrial bolting.
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Why Mecmesin?
With over 40 years of experience, Mecmesin offers reliable, precise, and user-friendly torque testing solutions.