Load frame overview – MTS Landmark TWX User Manual

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Load Frame Overview

Introduction

The load unit consists of the load frame plus additional parts, such as hydraulic crosshead lifts and control
modules. Load units come in different sizes and configurations. The following illustration shows a typical
load unit with common accessories.

Component Identification

Load Frame Front and Rear View

Description

Component

Item

Moves up and down the columns to accommodate specimens
of different lengths.

Crosshead

1

Raises and lowers the crosshead. (Optional)

Hydraulic Crosshead Lifts

2

Grasp and hold the specimen in place during testing. Hydraulic
grips are shown, but there are many different kinds of devices
to hold specimens.

Grips

3

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