MTS Advantage Pneumatic Grips - Manual (Page 48)

Advantage™ Pneumatic Grips
Changing Wedges
Operation 48
Changing Wedges
Several types of wedges are available for the grips:
• Narrow flat wedges are used for flat specimens
• Round wedges are used for round specimens
• Vee-notched wedges are used for round specimens
• Optional wide wedges are available for flat, full width specimens
The following figure shows the components involved with changing the wedges.
Wedge Component Identification
Required equipment
You might need the following supplies to change wedges:
• A utility hook (provided in the tool kit supplied with the grip)
• Replacement extension springs, if necessary
• Magnalube lubricant
Unhook the top
of the spring
Spring
Anchor
Piston
Spring
Wedges Chamber