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Product
Motorised torque tester
Vortex-dV
876-601
The Vortex-dV is a versatile, robust, stand-alone torque tester, rated to 10 N.m. Easy to use, it is suited for routine quality control checks in a production or lab environment.
Configure this motor-driven stand with a torque sensor connected to a…
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Case study
Lipstick shear force resistance
Requirement
Lipstick holds the top spot in the hierarchy of makeup with its ability to completely transform appearance without the help of any other beauty product.
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Product
Manual test stand
MDD Precision Handwheel
804-001
Manually-operated test stands are compact, portable, and can be bench-mounted for ergonomic use.
Combine with any Mecmesin digital force gauge to measure tension and compression up to 1000 N.
Force gauge sold separately.
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Case study
Testing rubber to materials standards
Requirement
Characterisation of materials is essential to have confidence in their performance in the manufactured products and components they are subsequently used in.
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Product
Low-force materials tester
MultiTest-dV
810-401
The MultiTest-dV configured with an Enhanced Load Sensor, VectorPro MT software and an optional extensometer, transforms this motorised force tester into a basic materials tester.
This makes the MultiTest-dV the ideal choice for quality assurance checks…
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Case study
Tethered closures testing attachment force
Requirement
As consumers, manufacturers and legislators demand greener packaging and the growing use of recyclable materials is commonplace, attention has turned to the humble plastic closure.
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Product
Cap torque tester
Orbis
876-107
The Orbis digital torque tester is ideally suited for basic clockwise and counter-clockwise torque tests.Manually operated and measuring up to 6 N.m its capacity is ideal for most caps and closures which are intended to be opened by hand.
Providing data…
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Case study
Laminated auto windshield perimeter seal peel testing
Requirement
The windshield (or windscreen) in your car is made of laminated glass, which is designed to offer the highest levels of safety in the event of a crash.
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Case study
Tension and compression testing for education in solid mechanics
Requirement
The Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London was a pioneering organisation in the formulation of this discipline and today is the leading establishment of its kind in the UK.
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Force systems
Do you need a level of accuracy and repeatability which just cannot be achieved by manual testers?
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Industry
Mecmesin is an expert in the design and manufacture of force, materials and torque testing equipment, with over 40 years’ dedicated experience in the field.
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Product
Twin-column force tester
MultiTest-i
805-017
The MultiTest-i is a versatile tensile & compression tester controlled by software running on a PC. The twin-column range can be mounted neatly on your bench-top and is ideal for product testing applications according to your own test methods.
A wide…
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Introduction to cleavage strength testing
Cleavage strength testing is a specialised method for assessing a material or adhesive joint’s ability to resist forces that try to split it apart along a bond line.
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What is the 135° peel test?
The 135° peel test is a method for measuring the seal strength of semi-rigid packaging, typically where a flexible lid is sealed onto a rigid or vacuum-formed container.
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What is breakaway torque?
Definition and importance
Breakaway torque, also known as slip torque, refers to the rotational force required to initiate movement in a threaded closure, such as a bottle cap or medical connector.
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What is wing tear testing (Winkelmann/Graves method)?
Wing tear testing is a tensile-based method for flexible materials, in which a wing-shaped specimen is subjected to a controlled force until it tears.
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Understanding the stress-strain curve
The stress-strain curve is a primary tool for tensile strength analysis. It shows how a material responds to an increasing tensile load, providing detailed insights into its mechanical properties.
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Why is flexural strength testing important?
Flexural strength testing provides engineers, designers, and researchers with essential insights into how a material responds to bending forces.
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Case study
Testing Kevlar material and stab-proof vests
Requirement
Kevlar® has many applications in the modern world ranging from bicycle tyres, racing sails through to protective gloves and body armour.
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Product
Single-column materials tester
OmniTest
A versatile and easy-to-use materials tester, the single-column OmniTest is available in 5 kN and 7.5 kN capacities.
Controlled by VectorPro MT, Mecmesin's newly developed materials testing software designed for use in QC and R…
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Product
Twin-column materials tester
OmniTest
A versatile and easy to use materials tester, the twin-column OmniTest is available in 10 kN, 25 kN and 50 kN capacities.
Controlled by VectorPro MT, Mecmesin's newly developed materials testing software designed for use in QC and R…
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Product
Touchscreen force and torque indicator
VFTI
850-610
A powerful and versatile touchscreen display unit for use with Mecmesin's 'Smart' range of interchangeable force and torque sensors. Ideal for testing where high accuracy and flexibility are key requirements.
The VFTI , powered by Vector OS, instantly…
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Case study
Crush strength testing of catalyst pellets
Requirement
Catalysts are widely used in industrial processes where yield and time issues are critical to forming a product as soon as possible.
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Case study
Crimped cable connector pull-off force
Requirement
Amphenol is a global interconnect specialist; a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance interconnect systems.
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Case study
Box-forming and edge crush strength of cartons
Customised engineering example
The Box Crush Test (BCT) is commonly used to assess the effect of applying an axial top-load force upon the flat sides of carton boxes to simulate stacking them in a warehouse or during transportation.