Contents Overview Component Parts Checking the Calibration Mount the bracket Prepare the CrimpTest-1 kN Mount the CrimpTest-1 kN Check the loadcell readings Interpreting the results Mecmesin iii CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
Overview The CrimpTest-1 kN calibration checking rig is designed for verifying the accuracy of the loadcell readings. For the user, this ensures that a unit does not continue to be used with inaccurate readings across its range. Authorised personnel, such as Mecmesin or your distributor, can adjust the loadcell readings, but this does not replace the need for periodic certified recalibration.
10 × M8 cap head bolts (in lengths: 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm) 10 × nuts 20 × M8 washers To mount the CrimpTest-1 kN onto the bracket: 4 × 20 mm flanged socket button bolts To suspend mass hanger and masses: 1 ×...
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Test hooks and assembled hook link Bracket dimensions for bolt fixing Mecmesin 3 CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
Great care must be taken to ensure that the mounting is secure, the work platform cannot tilt or topple, and that the masses are not allowed to fall. To avoid injury, add and remove masses one at a time. 4 Mecmesin CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
Present the underside of the unit, back panel to the floor, to the slotted holes in the top of the bracket, and drop into place. Loosely tighten the bolts, allowing some movement for alignment. Mecmesin 5 CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
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Lay a spirit level on the upper front edge of the unit and tighten the four bolts so that the whole unit is level. If this is not done, the readings may not be accurate. 6 Mecmesin CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
Hang the hook link from the bolt, behind the washer. Check the loadcell readings Connect the unit’s power supply and switch on. Press the tick button. Press to tare the reading at zero. Mecmesin 7 CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
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Remove the masses and hanger, leaving the hook link. This was where the unit was originally tared. Record this final reading. Switch the unit off, disconnect it, and dismount it from the bracket. All necessary readings have been taken. 8 Mecmesin CrimpTest-1 kN Calibration Checking Rig...
Interpreting the results The CrimpTest-1 kN has a permissible accuracy of ±0.2% FSD (±2 N). Applied load Lower limit Upper limit Reading Pass/Fail 100 N 98 N 102 N 200 N 198 N 202 N 300 N 298 N 302 N...
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