Mecmesin Helixa Precision Automated Torque Tester

Mecmesin’s Helixa Torque Tester provides the ideal solution for measuring low and medium torque variations on a variety of delicate or finely-engineered products. It is sensitivity and precise alignment make it suitable for testing high-quality assemblies such as those found in the cosmetics, jewelry, electronics, pharmaceutical, and medical industries.

The Helixa-i is a top-of-the-range torque tester controlled by software running on a PC. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.

The Helixa-xt is a top-of-the-range torque tester controlled by a touchscreen console. Designed for precision torque applications where torque forces may be very small and accuracy is the priority.

With a wide range of precision fixtures, the Helixa Torque Tester is easy to use and optimized for measuring torque from as little as 1 mN.m right up to 6 N.m.

The Helixa-i and Helixa-xt have a precision motorized test frame which is designed to apply torque from a few mN.m right up to a capacity of 6 N.m. Its high-quality construction, manufactured under ISO 9001 quality standards, ensures the ultimate in repeatable testing.

When seeking to precisely measure such low torque it is often crucial to make sure that no extraneous forces are applied to the test object during the test. The innovative design of the Helixa-i and Helixa-xt allows you to counterbalance the weight of a grip thereby removing its influence upon the object under test.

Its versatile construction even allows for an axial force to be simultaneously applied whilst torque is measured – essential for products, such as child-resistant closures, which require a mechanism to be engaged before they can rotate.

Make use of your own PC to run its software and take advantage of its small footprint to make it the ideal choice as your bench-top torque tester.

The HTC range of interchangeable torque sensors is specially adapted to Helixa-i and Helixa-xt. They plug into the frame and their calibration characteristics are immediately recognized by the tester without any input from the operator.

Seven different sensors, all measuring from zero, are available to cover the range from 0.1 N.m up to 6 N.m. This ensures that you have the optimum selection to meet all your torque testing needs.

Measurement accuracy is an outstanding ±0.5% of the sensor capacity. Each HTC sensor is delivered as standard with its own calibration certificate traceable to national standards.

Emperor software is at the heart of the Helixa-i and Helixa-xt test systems. It runs on any Windows computer and controls the motor of the test frame whilst collecting data at an impressive 1,000 Hz from the ITC torque sensor and angle encoder of the frame.

Step-by-step test routines can be quickly and easily created according to the exact requirements of your testing procedures. The most commonly used test routines can then be simply selected by the operator using their ‘favorites’ button or from a standard drop-down list.

Holding your test specimen in place without it slipping is essential to obtaining repeatable results. Mecmesin has designed a range of torque grips to hold a variety of components. They include miniature chucks and mandrels to hold plastic and metal test specimens, fixing tables to secure bottles and containers plus many more.

The varying nature of specimen sizes and shapes often makes it necessary to design and produce a special grip. Mecmesin’s team of design engineers can work with you to develop the best grip for your specimen and utilize our 3D printers to produce lightweight, precision fixtures to meet your needs.