How to adjust the sliding spring length, How to adjust the sliding spring length 54 – MTS Axial Extensometers User Manual

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out of the attachment adapter or by anchoring the spring in a different
hole on the attachment adapter.

Note

If the specimen dimension is outside the range of the quick
attachment springs, other attachment methods must be used,
such as metal extension springs or elastic bands (an
assortment is provided with the extensometer), half disks, or
wireform springs.

A Variety of Quick Attachment Springs

Two types of springs

There are two types of quick attachment springs: sliding springs (the
upper examples in the preceding figure) and anchored springs (the lower
examples in the preceding figure). Sliding springs also accommodate
the specimen thickness along with adjusting the clamping pressure on
the specimen. Anchored springs have several preset holes to anchor the
spring to accommodate the specimen thickness.

How to Adjust the Sliding Spring Length

To mount an extensometer that has a sliding quick attach spring:

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