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3- & 4-point Bend Jig, 2.5 kN, Aluminium, QC-20 fitting
Mec238
MEC238 - A small yet fully-configurable 2.5 kN Bend Jig in aluminium.
The main support beam has a bending span up to 150 mm and can bear a wide selection of interchangeable single-roller or dual-roller anvils to suit your specimen material.
A single…
452
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - Smooth roller against rubber base, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1-SR
MEC7-1-SR Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a smooth-faced 50mm wide roller cam and a rubber-coating on the contact face of the grip body. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens, spreading the load evenly. Used for specimens where a…
453
Accessory
Coefficient of Friction Fixture (ASTM D1894), 10-32 UNF
432-144
Designed to measure the coefficient of friction (COF) to ASTM D1894, between two pieces of material.
The COF test determines the kinetic and static resistance of one surface being dragged across another.
This friction table can be mounted to the base…
454
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Popper Cam Base, 1 kN, 10-32 UNF
432-179
The Popper Cam Base is used to secure the fabric when testing the strength of press studs ('poppers'), particularly on children’s clothing.
It is secured to the base of the test stand and the popper is fed through the retaining hole and positioned over…
455
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
456
Accessory
38 mm Crosshead extension only
432-508
The dovetailed crosshead-extension allows the loadcell on a single-column MultiTest stand to be positioned further from the column to accommodate larger test samples or to fit deeper grips without hitting the column.
Load rating of the test stand is…
457
Accessory
Eccentric Roller Grip - pyramid (serrated) roller, 1 kN, QC-20 fitting
Mec7-1
MEC7-1 Eccentric Cam Grip
Fitted with a pyramid-faced serrated 50mm wide roller cam. As a load is applied to a specimen the cam self-tightens , spreading the load evenly.
The lever allows for quick insertion and release of specimen to reduce testing…
458
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16 mm Crosshead Extension
432-307
The 16mm dovetailed crosshead-extension allows the loadcell on a single-column MultiTest stand to be positioned further from the column to accommodate larger test samples or deeper grips.
Load rating of test stand is reduced by 25%.
459
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Container Holder, 100 N, 10-190 mm
432-411
A versatile gripping fixture to hold containers when conducting low-force pull-off tests on closures and other fixings (eg. flip-cap lids).
4-pegs hold the container on an adjustable lead-screw and the knob secures the container tightly in place.…
460
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Upper Key-operated Chuck, square drive, for use with Vortex sensors
432-444
Upper ‘key-operated’ 4-jaw Chuck (small)
Fitted with a square-drive adapter for connection to 'Vortex' torque sensors. Supplied with dedicated chuck-key and 3 different sets of interchangeable jaws. Max.opening 50mm depending on jaws selected.
Used for…
461
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Webinar: Essentials of Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
462
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Wine & Spirits: Pull Tab & Twist Cap Testing
Canned wine and seltzer drinks have a clear upside that makes their popularity soar: Convenience. As well as being lighter to carry, less potentially fragile, eliminating the corkscrew, and even a glass makes it ideal for social gatherings.
463
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Compression Testing in Top Load Applications
A typical challenge in packaging, and bottling applications is trying to balance product integrity, where the container might be too weak and crush under load, and excessive raw material cost, where the container is too strong.
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Torque testing
Torque testing is a way of determining how an object will react when it is being turned - during normal operation or being twisted until it deliberately fails or breaks.
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Sharps puncture tester
OmniTest 2.5
BD001
A tester designed for key international standards such as ASTM F2132, BS 7320, and BS 23907 that specify the test procedures for puncture resistance of medical sharps containers.
466
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Fundamentals of Cork Pull & Elasticity Testing
Natural corks need to execute several important functions within the champagne and wine industries in order to meet consumers’ expectations and also to guarantee the quality of the drink.
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ASTM F1342
This test method evaluates puncture resistance of protective clothing materials which may include plastics or elastomeric films, coated fabrics, flexible materials, laminates, or textile materials.
468
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Webinar: Adhesion/Peel strength testing
There is a reason people reach for duct tape as a fix for almost everything – adhesion strength.
From busted pipes to ripped furniture, the preference for a solution that “does not easily peel off” is the guiding principle for manufacturers.
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Wine & Spirits: Pull Tab & Twist Cap Testing
Canned wine and seltzer drinks have a clear upside that makes their popularity soar: Convenience. As well as being lighter to carry, less potentially fragile, eliminating the corkscrew, and even a glass makes it ideal for social gatherings.
470
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Tensile Testing: Extension, Elongation, Force & Failure
The primary objective for measuring and analyzing the the tensile force value of a product is to accurately determine one or more of these factors:
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ASTM F2824-10
1.1 This test method describes a method for the measurement of mechanical seal strength while separating the entire lid (cover/membrane) from a rigid or semi-rigid round container. 1.2 This test method differs from Test Method F88.
472
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Fundamentals of Compression Testing
Push or compressive testing helps determine the limits of most products that require constant pushing or compression.
473
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Introduction to Consumer Packaging Testing
Damaged packaging can not only cost money but also impact brand perception. Consumers are less likely to purchase a product with damaged packaging, or if their product arrives damaged from poor packaging during the shipping and transport process.
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Understanding Top-Load Testing - Live Application Demo
Packaging manufacturers use top-load or crush testing to ensure packaging integrity, and to eliminate material excess while maintaining quality.
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What’s their secret?
“Prior to joining our class, most of our students had no actual experience with materials testing, apart from what they saw in a textbook.