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What Is A Universal Testing Machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
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What Is A Universal Testing Machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
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Key puncture resistance testing methods
Different materials and applications require different puncture testing methods. The two most common categories are high-force puncture testing and slow puncture testing.
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FAQs
What is the role of compression texture testing in food quality control?
It delivers objective, repeatable texture measurements to meet sensory and regulatory standards.
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What is a universal testing machine?
To assess the quality of a finished product or component, it is often necessary to conduct multiple force tests.
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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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FAQs about shear modulus
How is shear modulus tested?
Shear modulus is measured through torsion testing or shear testing fixtures applied to solid or bonded samples.
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Cable Cam Grip (large serrated), 5 kN, M10 or M12
432-108
Designed for holding insulated cables and wire. The sample is secured by the serrated cam, which self-tightens as load is applied and minimises the chance of sample slippage.
The grip body features a clearance hole and is supplied with an M10 and M12…
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Pistol Grip, 500 N
432-389
For applications that require a single-handed operation for the comfortable application of push/pull loads, the Pistol Grip can be attached to a BFG or AFG digital force gauge (fixing screws included).
Commonly used for manual-handling applications.
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Multi-Jaw Grip, 500 N, M6
432-215
Used in tension tests the Multi-Jaw Grip is for holding round and irregularly shaped specimens by clamping on the outer surface or under a 'head'.
By turning the body of the grip the claw-type jaws can be opened and closed to get a secure grasp on a…
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Lightweight Mini Vice Grip, 5 N, M6
432-281
By virtue of its spring loaded clamping action the Lightweight Mini Vice Grip is ideal for testing ultra low forces.
Weighing only 30 g it holds specimens without the need to tighten jaws by a thread, which may damage low-capacity loadcells or even the…
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MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer
432-842
The MLTE 1000 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
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Pinch Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS470
The 2 KN Pinch Grip is fitted with 25mm high x 25mm wide pyramid jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 2 kN.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 10mm. Fast installation and…
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Large Pinch Grip, 500 N, M6
432-278
The Large Pinch Grip is fitted with 10mm high x 25mm wide cross-hatch jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 500 N.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 15mm. Fast installation and…
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MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer
432-841
The MLTE 700 Long Travel Extensometer is designed to be used with Mecmesin test systems when running VectorPro MT materials testing software. It accurately measures strain directly from the test specimen to enable the most accurate calculation of the…
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Orbis and Tornado Mk II/Vortex torque cell accuracy check rig
432-621
This bench-top unit enables the on-site verification of the calibration status of Orbis MkII, Tornado MkII testers, and static torque sensors rated from 1.5 N.m to 10 N.m. Using dead-weight masses, the kit allows you to quickly decide whether or not…
617
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Pull Peel Wheel Fixture, QC-20 fitting
432-265
The pull peel wheel fixture is designed for mounting to the base of a motorised test stand to test the peel strength of flexible adhesive-backed materials (eg. tapes).
Specimens are wound around the Pull Peel Wheel and the free end is clamped in a…
618
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Rotating Crimp Receptacle (RCR), 1 kN, 10-32 UNF and 5-16 UNC
432-379
Rotating Crimp Receptacle (RCR)
A versatile crimp termination holder that accommodates a wide range of terminal sizes.
The inner slotted ring rotates to fit up to 8 different-sized crimp terminals. The shoulder of the terminal rests against the inner…
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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…
620
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Pinch Grip, 2 kN, QC-20 fitting
MecS470
The 2 KN Pinch Grip is fitted with 25mm high x 25mm wide pyramid jaw faces to ensure samples are held securely for tensile tests below 2 kN.
One jaw is fixed and the other jaw is on a spring-loaded hinge which opens to 10mm. Fast installation and…
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FPT T-Peel Vice-Grips (pair) fitted with 25 mm rubber jaws
432-642
Double-action vice grips with rubber-faced jaws, typically for peel-testing on the FPT-H1 horizontal tester. 8 mm QC fitting. Sold as a pair.
A Lightweight Single-action Vice Grip used for peel and delamination testing of pressure-sensitive adhesives…
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Compression Plate, Nickel-plated, Vented by Slots & Flat, 50 mm, 10-32 UNF
432-346
Vented compression plates are ideal for top-load/crush testing of containers such as PET bottles.
Slots in the plate allow the passage of air to ensure that air inside the bottle is not compressed thereby falsifying the true measurement of the top-load…
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Padded Radiused Probe, 500 N, 5-16 UNC
432-414
The Padded Radiused Probe is used with a short extension rod to connect to a digital force gauge to measure tension and compression.
It has a thin layer of rubber and is specially designed for use in manual handling and ergonomic assessment applications…
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Large Chain Link Assembly (long) and Hook, 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-410
The large chain link assembly (long) and hook are used to attach to a variety of objects, which are otherwise difficult to hold.
The chain is 1 m long and is supplied with a clevis fastener at each end. Into one end is screwed a large test hook, which…
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Multi-Jaw Grip, 500 N, 10-32 UNF
432-420
Used in tension tests the Multi-Jaw Grip is for holding round and irregularly shaped specimens by clamping on the outer surface or under a 'head'.
By turning the body of the grip the claw-type jaws can be opened and closed to get a secure grasp on a…