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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240k Medium Vice Grip, 2.5 kN, 30 x 30 mm
Mec240k-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 30mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
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Case examples
Tennis ball compression - Testing applies a standard load to measure deformation and rebound characteristics, ensuring consistent performance for bounce, speed, and control.
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Accessory
Wave jaws for Mec11-20 Scissor Grip, 10 kN, 25 x 100 mm
Mec11-20-BW100
Wave Jaws (25mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having a hardened steel surface of 5mm tall waves. By using 100 mm width jaws tensile force is reduced to 10kN.
For flexible but slippy materials which need more surface contact to secure a good grip (e.g.…
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Case study
Tennis ball compression test
Requirement
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) invited Mecmesin to bid for a project to replace their outdated ‘Stevens’ test machine used to measure the force to ‘squash’ a tennis ball.
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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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Software
VectorPro torque testing software
VectorPro® software
VectorPro is an advanced torque testing software package developed to perform torque testing on components and products. Capture measurement data graphically and share customised test reports quickly.
Simply choose an ETS loadcell and…
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Case study
Dashboard button testing
Requirement
Visteon required an automated system to measure the actuation force for dashboard buttons and check the electrical contact closure points.
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Case study
PCB Solder Joint Shear
Requirement
Millennnium Microtech Thailand, part of Microchip Technology Inc Thailand operates a manufacturing, packaging and testing plant for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Integrated Circuit (IC) components.
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Case study
Wire rope termination crimp safety
Requirement
TECNI Ltd., manufactures and supplies a range of steel, braided and wire rope assemblies for applications as diverse as security locks, balustrades, marine rigging, winching systems and gym equipment.
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Top-Load
Top-load testing (also known as 'column-crush' and 'axial force resistance') is performed mainly on blow moulded, thermoformed or injection moulded plastic containers.
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Mecmesin solutions for extrusion testing
Mecmesin offers precision-engineered extrusion testing solutions designed for food texture analysis, built on platforms such as the
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Mecmesin solutions for compressive modulus testing
Mecmesin provides precision compression testing systems for accurate modulus determination across a wide range of materials and load capacities.
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Mecmesin equipment for 90-degree peel testing
Mecmesin provides a range of test systems designed for peel and adhesion applications:
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Why choose Mecmesin for test calculations and automation
Proven expertise in force and torque testing
Mecmesin has decades of experience in precision mechanical testing.
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Mecmesin solutions for Concora crush testing
Mecmesin offers advanced motorised test stands and fixtures for performing CCT in compliance with
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Key standards in compressive deformation testing
Compliance with recognised standards ensures that results are accurate, repeatable, and accepted by regulatory bodies. Examples include:
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Why Mecmesin for penetration and puncture resistance testing
Mecmesin designs and manufactures test systems that comply with ASTM, ISO, and BS standards for penetration and puncture resistance te
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Why the ring crush test is critical for paperboard strength
Paperboard packaging must combine cost-efficiency with protective performance.
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Why Mecmesin for closure torque testing
Precision torque measurement systems
Mecmesin offers high-resolution torque testers such as the OmniTest and
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Mecmesin equipment for tension testing
Precision and flexibility
Mecmesin offers a wide range of systems for tension testing, from the manually operated MultiTest-dV for low-volume or field te
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How is torque testing in packaging performed?
Torque testing can be carried out using manual or automated methods, depending on production volume, precision requirements
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Case study
Adhesive bond strength of construction panels
Requirement
SIPS Frames UK Ltd (SIPS Eco Panels) is one of the UK’s leading independent Structural Insulated Panel System manufacturers, for use in the construction of kit houses by self builders.
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Accessory
Large Double-action Vice Grip, 5 kN, QC-20 fitting
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The Large Double-action Vice Grip provides free adjustment of both jaws, allowing them to be aligned around the central axis to accommodate tensile testing of both symmetrical and asymmetrical specimens.
It has a Tommy-bar handle on one side for rapid…