MTS Axial Extensometers - Manual (Page 56)

Installation 56
6. Ensure that the plane of the spring end is perpendicular to the side
of the extensometer.
7. While securely holding the attachment adapter with the adjustable
wrench, tighten the spring locking screw on that attachment
adapter.
8. Repeat Steps 1–6 for the other spring.
9. Check to ensure that both springs are parallel to each other and
perpendicular to the side of the extensometer.
How to Select an Anchor Position
You will need the installation drawing that came with the extensometer
for this procedure.
1. Separate the spring retainers from the springs by loosening (do not
remove) the socket head cap screws.
Wire End
Length
Specimen
Dimension
Quick
Attactment
Springs
Parallel
Spring
Locking
Screws
90
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