Compression Testers
Compression testing is a way of determining how something will react when it is squashed, or when a force is applied to it in compression. It is performed to:
- Assess the strength of components e.g. automotive and aeronautical control switches, compression springs, bellows, keypads, package seals, PET containers, PVC / ABS pipes, solenoids etc.
- Characterise the compressive properties of materials e.g. foam, metal, PET and other plastics and rubber
- Assess the performance of products e.g. the expression force of a syringe or the load-displacement characteristics of a tennis ball
Types of test
- break stress
- compressibility and recovery
- compressive deformation
- compressive hardness
- compressive strength
- flat crush (FCT)
- single pellet crush
- ultimate compressive strength
- pinch
Recommended Mecmesin Compression Testers
Our top-of-the-range MultiTest-i compression testers provide optimum testing performance and evaluation options, enabling you to get the most from your test measurements.
- Controlled via advanced software
- Create sophisticated test programs
- View data graphically in real time
- Perform in-depth evaluation of results
- Ideal for Quality Control Laboratories
- Capacities from 0.5 kN to 50 kN
Operated via an easy-to-use touch screen, our MultiTest-xt test stands enable fast and efficient routine testing on the production floor with one complete solution.
- User-friendly touch screen interface
- Easy-to-use, requires minimal set-up time & training
- Flexible - choice of 3 program modes
- Create and store multiple test programs
- 5 'Favourite' buttons for fast access to frequently used tests
- Measures force and displacement
- Colour-coded Pass/Fail indication
- Ideal for routine use in production areas
- Self-contained system - no PC required
- Capacities from 0.5 kN to 50 kN
Our entry-level MultiTest-dV test stands are a cost-effective solution for straightforward tension and compression tests.
- Simple but precision controls
- An ideal platform for routine testing
- Rugged design suitable for factory floor
- 3 capacities, 0.5 kN, 1.0 kN and 2.5 kN
- Add a Mecmesin AFG digital gauges for controlled testing to load or break
- Move to, or cycle between target displacements or (with AFG) loads
- Combines with data acquisition software for additional test evaluation options
For simple test applications a Mecmesin manual test stand, such as an MDD used with either a BFG or CFG digital force gauge offers an affordable solution.
