Tensile strength

Tensile testing of surgical glove material is conducted on a MultiTest-i PC-controlled force tester, measuring the maximum tensile strength and elongation at break.  Emperor software controls the test stand, captures the force measurement and plots force and displacement in real time.

Test-to-failure (TTF) testing of embellishments, buttons, ribbons, sequins, diamante etc. that have been attached to textiles is conducted to check that they have been safely affixed so they will not become choking hazards for infants. Mecmesin's test systems and force gauges are used to measure the force needed to pull the embellishments off from the textiles (TTF) to ensure they comply with BS 7907:2007. 

This video shows a car steering rack being tested to see how much force is needed to operate it over its full working range of movement. The average force recorded shows how smooth the rack is when moved from one end of travel to the other. The test is conducted on a Mecmesin 25-i PC-controlled twin column test system, driven by Emperor force testing software. The software records the peak and average force as the steering rack is moved backwards and forwards.

This video shows a MultiTest 2.5-xt measuring the insertion and withdrawal force of electrical connectors.  A custom made fixture holds the male and female connectors while Emperor software controls the movement of the test stand, and records the forces at the requisite points in accordance with test standard BS 5057.

Natural and synthetic corks are tested to determine the maximum force necessary to extract a cylindrical cork stopper as specified in ISO 9727.   The cork tester is based on a MultiTest stand combined with an Advanced Force Gauge (AFG) and a special cork testing fixture.  The test ensures that seal strength on the stopper is maintained and that cork taint is reduced.