MTS Advantage Screw Action Grip - Manual (Page 13)

MTS Advantage™ Screw Action Grips Introduction 13
Introduction
The MTS Advantage Screw Action Grips hold a test specimen in a load unit
for static tension testing. The grips can only accommodate flat-surfaced
specimens.
Contents MTS Advantage Screw Action Grips Functional Description 13
MTS Advantage Screw Action Grips Specifications 15
What you need to
know
MTS Systems Corporation assumes that you know how to use your
controller. See the appropriate manual for information about performing any
controller-related step in this manual’s procedure. You are expected to know
how to perform the following procedures:
• Turn hydraulic pressure on and off.
• Select a control mode.
• Manually adjust the actuator position.
• Install a specimen.
• Define a simple test.
• Run a test.
MTS Advantage Screw Action Grips Functional Description
The MTS Advantage Screw Action Grips are designed for static tension
testing. The grips are supplied with socket head cap screws for
servohydraulic load unit installations; optional pin adapters and other
mounting accessories are available for electromechanical test systems.