MTS Advantage Pneumatic Grips - Manual (Page 33)

Installation Without Using the Mounting Pin
Advantage™ Pneumatic Grips Installation 33
1. Set up the load unit.
A. Turn on the system hydraulic pressure.
B. Adjust the actuator and crosshead positions as necessary to allow
adequate room to install the grips. Lock the crosshead if you reposition
it.
C. Turn the hydraulic pressure off.
Installing the grip puts your hands in a crush zone.
Your fingers and hands could get crushed.
Make sure you have locked the crosshead, and that you have removed hydraulic
pressure from the load unit.
D. Clean all of the surfaces that will contact each other (such as screw
threads and adapters) and lubricate them with Magnalube-G.
Note Depending on the attachment kit needed for the installation, you might
need to install a threaded insert into the actuator or force transducer.
2. Remove the mounting pin.
The grips normally have the mounting pin installed when they are
manufactured. The mounting pin must be removed so the grip can be bolted
to the actuator or force transducer.
10 N only
Remove the spring pins to remove the end cap from the grip assembly.
Remove the cap screw that secures the mounting pin to the end cap.
200 N/2000 N only
Remove the end cap from the grip assembly. Remove the cap screw that
secures the mounting pin to the end cap.
10,000 N only
If installed, remove the wedges (see “Changing Wedges” on page 48).
Remove the socket head screw from the mounting pin (access the screw
through the top of the grip).
WARNING