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Case study
Injection moulded assembly integrity
Customised engineering example
Plastic injection-moulded subassemblies are often clipped or welded together, and the integrity of the whole must be tested at several points.
402
Accessory
Adjustable Test Hook, 50 N, 10-32 UNF
432-380
The Adjustable Test Hook is commonly used for securely holding smaller crimp terminals for tensile tests to various standards (e.g. IPC-620, UL 486, VW 60330, ISO 1966, BS 5G 178 etc...).
Max. load 50 N
Fitted with 10-32 UNF female thread and supplied…
403
Case study
Closure torque validation
Requirement
The customer had a number of Tornado closure torque testers, and wished to carry out regular validation checks without the need to return the units to either Mecmesin or an approved laboratory.
404
Accessory
Float-glass Plates for peel testing on FTP-H1, set of 5
432-651
Set of 5 pieces of Float-glass Plates having 2" width x 5" length (51mm x 127mm). Used for preparing test specimens of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and films for testing in accordance with international standards. FINAT, ASTM D3330, PSTC 101 etc…
405
Event
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.
406
Accessory
Footswitch to simulate 'Start' on MultiTest-i and 'xt' stands
PDV14081
Footswitch to simulate 'Start' on '-i' and 'xt' stands from the Vortex, Helixa and MultiTest product families.
Used to free-up an operators hands for other operations (eg. holding a specimen between grips) when launching a test.
408
Case study
Semi-automated penetration testing into plasterboard
Customised engineering example
British Gypsum (now Saint-Gobain) carry out repetitive penetration tests to accurately assess the performance and durability of their products.
409
Event
Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 1
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
410
Accessory
Wood Shear Test Jig, 25 kN, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec17
Wood Shear Tester DIN 52367, with torque-free shearing for wood samples according to ISO 6238, EN 392 and for glued laminated timber to BS 373. ASTM D143 version also available.
Connects to test stand and loadcell via QC 20mm or 32mm fixings. Please…
411
Accessory
Test Hook (large), 2.5 kN, 5-16 UNC
432-122
Large Test Hook fitted with 5-16 UNC female thread. Used for general purpose tension tests.
412
Event
Needle Sharpness & Puncture Resistance Testing
Hypodermic needles are tested to determine how their design influences the ease of insertion into the skin, patient pain and skin trauma.
413
Accessory
FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
414
Event
Top-load testing: Ensuring packaging integrity from production to transport
Top-load testing is the method used to simulate and measure the force exerted on packaging containers during production, filling, capping, storage, and transport.
415
Event
Materials Testing: Theory and Practice Pt. 2
Materials testing is often the last step in the manufacturing process. Yet, quality is the result of both the process and the material. If the material that goes into the product is inadequate or defective, then the product may be deficient or faulty.
416
Case study
Torsion spring testing
Customised engineering example
Unlike most compression and tension springs, torsion springs are produced in a variety of forms with differing leg positions.
417
Case study
Physiological measurement of joint strength
Requirement
The La Trobe University in Melbourne required a device to test the first Metatarsophalangeal joint, commonly known as the big toe. They wanted to compare different patients toe strength.
418
Accessory
CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Bracket
432-671
The calibration bracket is designed for verifying the accuracy of the CrimpTest-1 kN loadcell readings. For the user, this ensures that a unit does not continue to be used with inaccurate readings across its range. The main bracket should be bolted to a…
419
Event
Tensile Testing for Wiring Harness Connections Webinar
The only way of really knowing the strength of a crimped terminal is to pull it.
420
Accessory
Wood Shear Test Jig, 25 kN, QC-20 or QC-32 fitting
Mec17
Wood Shear Tester DIN 52367, with torque-free shearing for wood samples according to ISO 6238, EN 392 and for glued laminated timber to BS 373. ASTM D143 version also available.
Connects to test stand and loadcell via QC 20mm or 32mm fixings. Please…
421
Accessory
Set of 4 fixing pegs for torque testers - 100mm high
432-250
Set of 100mm high extended-length gripping pegs.
These gripping pegs have a soft-rubber sleeve to clamp and keep taller samples secure and vertically aligned during torque testing.
Pegs are fitted with an M6 thread and attach to upper and lower…
422
Case study
Card and paper crease line testing
Customised engineering example
A packaging production company needed to test the crease force of the ink-coated card used in their fully-enclosed cartons.
423
Accessory
FINAT 1 Peel Jig for 180 degree testing, QC-20
PDV13016-C
FINAT 1 Peel Jig - 180°
A polished steel plate used for affixing pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in accordance with FINAT 1 test method and other international standards.
Fitted with an adaptor having QC-20mm female hole for connection to the base of…
424
Case study
Hygienic disposal bin closure testing
Customised engineering example
A manufacturer of hygienic disposal bins came to us with a nappy (diaper) disposal unit fitted with a rotary intake mechanism.
425
Event
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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