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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 25 mm
Mec94-BP25
Pyramid Jaws (25mm high x 25mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 20 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Why flexural strength is important
Flexural strength testing is a vital tool for ensuring material reliability and safety in end-use conditions.
Applications across industries:
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Speak to an Expert
Compressive deformation testing is essential for ensuring material performance, safety, and compliance in industries from construction to sports manufacturing.
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Case study
Bow attachment pull-off test on clothing
Requirement
The customer was a supplier to major UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer, who stipulate that all fasteners and attachments must be tested to failure.
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Speak to an Expert
Compressive modulus testing is essential for confirming stiffness, durability, and compliance in materials used across construction, aeros
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ASTM D1710
Among tests for electrical and dimensional (temperature) stability, includes methods for tensile characteristics.
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Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 20 kN, 25 x 50 mm
Mec11-20-BW
Wave Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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FAQs related to compressive strength testing
What is compressive strength?
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BS EN ISO 19011:2011
Provides the fundamental knowledge needed for auditing management systems and has been expanded to reflect modern thinking and the intricacies of auditing multiple management system standards (MSS).
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Step-by-step guide to conducting a CMT test
Prepare the specimen - Cut to size with clean edges, ensuring flutes remain undamaged, and condition as per the standard.
Calibrate the equipment - Check the load cell and platen alignment.
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 100 N, 10 x 25mm
Mec227-BG25
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 25mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 6mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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Wave jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240k-BW100
Wave Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).
Supplied as 0.5 set = 2 jaws (left…
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ASTM D3578
Scope... 1.1 This specification describes certain requirements for natural rubber gloves used in conducting medical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It also covers natural rubber gloves used in handling contaminated medical
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Case study
Cosmetics tin label peel
Customised engineering example
Testing the adhesive peel strength of packaging labels applied at the post-production stage is more representative of their performance than at the label production stage.
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Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = 0 - 13 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper…
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Diamond coated jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 20kN, 40 x 100 mm
Mec154-BD100
Diamond Jaws (40mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = 0 - 30 mm.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft metals {aluminium, copper, soft steel, paper and…
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Wave jaws for Mec154 Heavy-duty Vice Grip, 10kN, 60 x 200 mm
Mec154-BW200
Wave Jaws (60mm x 200mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves.
Opening span = 0 - 22 mm.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g. textiles, fabrics and tissues).…
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Applications of tear testing equipment
Tear testing is applied in multiple sectors:
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Blank (smooth) Inset Jaws for MEC9 Thin Wire Grip, 2.5 kN
Mec9-EB
MEC9-EB Blank Jaws
Blank (smooth) 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 require a specific surface to be machined onto them. Alternatively for affixing an abrasive…
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Custom-fit material testing services
Tailored fixtures and adaptations
Accurate testing often depends on the right fixture design.
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SAE USCAR-21-4
This specification defines test methods and requirements for validation of solderless crimped connections.
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Rubber jaws for Mec227 Lightweight Vice Grip, 250 N, 10 x 50 mm
Mec227-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (10mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 4mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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Rubber jaws for Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, 200 N, 25 x 50mm
Mec94-BG50
Rubber-faced Jaws (25mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = 0 - 18mm.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-edge of the grip. (e.g. thin films, filaments, fibres and…
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ASTM D885/D885M-10a
These [comprehensive] test methods cover the testing of industrial filament yarns made wholly of manufactured organic-base fibers, cords twisted from such yarns, fabrics woven from such cords, and products that are made specifically for use in the manuf
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Case study
Railcar spring testing
Requirement
Seoul Metropolitan Railway Transit Corporation required a system for testing a variety of springs in their electric railcars. The springs range in size from 3mm to 100 mm in diameter.