MTS Advantage Pneumatic Grips User Manual
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Advantage™ Pneumatic Grips
Installation Without Using the Mounting Pin
Installation
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3. Mount the grips to the load unit.
Mount one grip to the actuator and the other to the force transducer.
10 N only
An installation kit (MTS part number 100-044-042) is required for the 10 N
grip. Replace the cap screw with the longer one from the installation kit.
Replace the O-ring from the end cap with the washer from the kit. Insert the
cap screw through the end cap and secure it with one jam nut. Attach the
grip assembly to the end cap with the spring pins. Thread second jam nut on
the cap screw and thread the entire grip assembly into the actuator or force
transducer. Use the second jam nut to align the two grips and tighten the
second jam nut to secure the grip in place.
200 N/2000 N only
Use the socket head screw to attach the end cap and
spacer to the actuator or force transducer. Ensure
the two end caps are aligned with each other and
that the air port will be aligned with the front of the
grip assembly (the side with the air fitting) before
you tighten the cap screw. Attach the grip assembly
to the end cap.
10,000 N only
Align the grip assembly over the actuator or force transducer and thread the
socket head screw into the actuator (access the screw through the top of the
grip). Align the two grip assemblies and torque the socket head screw to 97
N•m (72 ft-lb).
4. Connect the air supply.
The grips can be controlled with the air valve knobs on the grip, remotely
through a grip controller, or with a remote switch assembly. Go to
on page 35 to connect the air control system
for your application.
5. Install the faces or wedges.
The 10 N, 200 N, and 2000 N grips use grip faces and the 10,000 N grips
use grip wedges. See
on page 40 then proceed to
one of the following:
•
Go to
on page 47 to install the grip faces.
•
Go to
on page 48 to install wedges into the grips.
Air Port