MTS Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips - Manual (Page 19)

Description Item
Allows axial-torsional grips to be mounted to a force transducer. The
adapter provides the thread needed to use the couplings. • Adapter plate
Clamps the grips to the to the actuator and force transducer (via an
adapter). The couplings have left and right handed threads that
preloads the grip connection and prevents offsets in the force train. • Upper and lower
couplings
Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Functional
Description
The Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips are typically mounted in an MTS load unit to secure the specimen
under test. Hydraulic pressure to the grips is supplied by and adjusted at an external hydraulic grip supply.
The grips have a side loading design for quick and easy specimen installation.
Description Item Description Item
Anti-Rotate Adapter (Axial-Torsional
Only) 11 Wedge Chamber 1
Anti-Rotate Blocks (Axial-Torsional
Only) 12 Specimen Guide (flat specimens
only) 2
Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Reference Manual 19
Introduction