MultiTest – A New Range of Tension and Compression Test Frames
A particularly cost-effective method for evaluating quality of manufactured products, components or materials is by measuring response to applied tensile or compressive loads. Mecmesin has announced the launch of ‘MultiTest’ a range of motorised test stands for tension and compression testing in industrial quality control laboratories.
(PRWEB) April 25, 2005 -- Mecmesin has launched ‘MultiTest’ a comprehensive
new range of motorised test stands for tension and compression testing. A system
based upon one of these stands, a force gauge or loadcell, and appropriate
fixtures and accessories can be used to measure:
- ‘pull-off’ resistance
of crimped electrical connectors
- peel strength of induction-sealed foils
and adhesive films or labels
- characteristic forces and deflections of
switches and keypads
- top-load strength of bevcans, PET bottles and other
containers
- insertion and withdrawal forces of connectors, fasteners,
blades/needles – or corks
- performance of compression springs, tension
springs and spring assemblies
The basic MultiTest range, with a suitable
capacity BFG (Basic Force Gauge) or AFG (Advanced Force Gauge) forms the basis
of a budget-priced system where a single maximum force needs to be captured.
Such a system would, for example, be ideal for capturing: the failure force of a
crimped electrical joint, the force to initiate peeling or tearing of a seal,
sliding of a film, or the collapse of a container. MultiTest systems with a
frame capacity of 1000N or 2500N are available.
The MultiTest–x range
feature console-controlled machines, with load, displacement and crosshead speed
being displayed. System features include: dynamic zeroing, running to load,
length, time or break, loadholding and averaging. A facility for creating simple
programs, with up to five test routines being stored is also provided. Such a
system is particularly suitable for testing: springs, plastics, rubbers,
elastomers. A MultiTest-x system can be used in environments unsuitable for a
PC. MultiTest-x systems with a load capacity of 1000N, 2500N and 5000N are
available.
The MultiTest-i range can be fully-controlled by Mecmesin’s
powerful, flexible and user-friendly ‘Emperor’ software. Quality engineers and
packaging technologists will find this materials testing system particularly
useful for developing sophisticated test procedures and analyses to suit their
particular requirements. MultiTest-i systems are available with load capacities
of 1000N, 2500N and 5000N.
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