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ASTM E1012-12e1
It has been shown that bending stresses that inadvertently occur due to misalignment between the applied force and the specimen axes during the application of tensile and compressive forces can affect the test results.
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Test Frame
MultiTest test frame (single column)
MultiTest test frame
A ballscrew-driven motorised test frame designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 5 kN (1100 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing all kinds of components in a quality…
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Accessory
FINAT 2 Assisted Pull-Peel Table, 90 degrees, adjustable rails for float glass, QC-20
PDV15031
The FINAT 2 Assisted Pull-Peel table (90° Peel Test) is fitted to the anvil plate of a motorised test stand and then connected to the crosshead of a test stand. It is commonly used for conducting peel tests on adhesive tapes and films.
The carriage of…
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Power your torque testing
Sophisticated power - easy to use
Looking for an automated torque testing system to improve the accuracy and repeatability of your measurements compared to manual torque testers?
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Students meet the Mecmesin MultiTest
Having spent time with the Mecmesin team and seen their material testers in action, WPI opted to invest in three Mecmesin MultiTest 2.5-dV testers.
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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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Specials
UTM FAQs
FAQs
How does the OmniTest universal testing machine compare in size and portability?
The OmniTest universal testing machine (UTM) offer
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Case study
ROPP Wine Closure Removal Torque
Requirement
The packaging of wine has great influence on the quality of the product delivered to the customer. Traditionally the method of closure has been the natural, or latterly synthetic, cork stopper.
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Materials testing
One of the missions for materials scientists is to deliver more efficient processes of developing lighter, stronger and more long-lasting materials.
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Case study
Cap removal test of plastic vial
Requirement
The customer approached Mecmesin with a specification to pull-off the cap of a pharmaceutical phial. The test equipment needed to be simple to use and able to perform repeatable tests.
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Case study
Page pull strength test
Requirement
Mecmesin collaborated with a customer to design and develop a force measurement system to determine book binding adhesive strength in retaining individual pages.
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Case study
Wall-mounted air freshener destructive loading evaluation
Requirement
The customer wished to apply a controlled load of 350N to a wall mounted air freshener, replicating the effect of a child standing on it. The load needed to be applied in turn to 4 different planes on the product, e.g.
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A single universal testing machine (UTM) is capable of performing a range of tests, including tensile and compression tests, following international and industry-specific standards.
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Case study
Fast food tray crush testing
Requirement
As a supplier of fast food trays, the customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.
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Case study
Seat belt locking device test
Requirement
The customer requested a system to measure the force required to release the locking mechanism of a car seat-belt whilst it is under tension.
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Case study
Torque testing closures on multi-way plastic bottles
Customised engineering example
A pharmaceuticals company wanted to test the closure torque of a series of square-profile PET bottles.
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Materials testing
One of the missions for materials scientists is to deliver more efficient processes of developing lighter, stronger and more long-lasting materials.
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…
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Case study
Dialysis needle sharpness test for patient comfort
Requirement
Kawasumi Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1957 as Japan’s first manufacturer of disposable plastic medical devices for blood collection and transfusion purposes.
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Product
Ergonomic effort tester
AFG Manual Handling Kit
850-920
The Advanced Manual Handling Kit measures push, pull and twisting efforts in order to evaluate the ergonomic impact of any type of manual handling forces or torques.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to…
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Case study
Police force manual handling and protective clothing
Requirement
A major UK police force requires all new recruits to pass a ‘Job Related Fitness Test’ (JRFT), to ensure they are able to meet the taxing physical demands of the role. Armed officers must undergo yearly re-assessment.
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Test Frame
OmniTest test frame (twin column)
OmniTest test frame
A motorised test frame driven by twin ballscrews featuring dual-columns and designed to apply tension and compression from 2 N right up to a capacity of 50 kN (11000 lbf).Its versatile construction makes it perfectly suited for testing…
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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
Actuation force of touch screen
Requirement
Korean H Company (now JNTC), based in Korea, is a manufacturer of touch screens used for mobile, navigation and portable media player applications.
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Software
Emperor Force software
Emperor™ Force software
Easy-to-use software with almost limitless freedom to design and customise tension and compression tests to suit your needs. Developed by Mecmesin in close collaboration with our customers, Emperor™ is now trusted by over 5,000…