MTS AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer - Manual (Page 20)

AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer Product Manual 20
Replacing Spare Parts
Maintenance
Replacing Spare Parts
The topics on the following pages describe how to replace the spare parts. See the
following figure for component identification.
Knife edges
1. Remove the screw securing a knife edge.
2. Replace the old knife edge with a new one.
3. Secure the knife edge with the screw.
4. Repeat this procedure for all the knife edges.
Leaf arm
1. Remove the knurled knob.
2. Remove the screws securing the rear of the leaf arm.
3. Transfer the components from the old arm to the new one.
4. Loosely attach the leaf arm to the block, and screw the knurled knob back on.
5. Adjust the arm so that it is parallel with the other arms and tighten the screws.
Teflon slide
1. Remove the two screws securing the Teflon slide and replace it.
Teflon Slide
Clamping
Force Spring
Leaf Arm
High Energy
Spring
Component Identification
Knife