MTS Model 680-01 High-Temperature Grips - Manual (Page 26)

Model 680.01 High-Temperature Grips 26
Install the Cooling Kit
Cooling kits circulate water through the grips to cool the them when they are
used in high-temperature situations. The water supply should go to the grip
component closest to the force transducer to help keep any heat transfer from the
force transducer.
1. Mount a water manifold on each load unit column.
2. Make up and install the tubing loops that are required (as shown in the
following figures). Make up the shorter loops first, then the longer ones.
3. Install the water supply and drain hoses.
Cooling Water Flow Schematic
Note Each grip uses a water manifold, one on each column. This keeps the
temperature of each column balanced.
Cooling Water Tubing Loop Assembly
Column Clamp
Water Manifold
The tubing loops
around the back of
the grips
Cool Supply
Hot Return
Hot Return
Cool Supply
Needle
Valve
Polyethylene Tubing
Compression Fitting
Compression Sleeve
Pipe Tube Adapter