Document Outline

• Technical Support
  • How to Get Technical Support
  • Before You Contact MTS
  • If You Contact MTS by Phone
  • Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals
• Preface
  • Before You Begin
  • Documentation Conventions
• Introduction
  • Overview Reference
  • Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Component Identification
  • Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Functional Description
  • About Gripping Specimens
  • About Wedges
  • About Spiral Washers
  • About Couplings
  • About All Temperature Grips
  • About Environmental Chambers
  • Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations
  • Cooling Water Specifications
  • Series 647 Wedge Grip Temperature Ranges
  • Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grip Force and Torque Capacities
• Safety
  • General Safety Practices: Grips and Fixtures
    • Read all manuals
    • Avoid Pinch and Crush Points
    • Locate and read hazard placards/labels
    • Know facility safe procedures
    • Know controls
    • Know Specimen Properties
    • Have first aid available
    • Be aware of component movement with hydraulics off
    • Keep bystanders safely away
    • Wear proper clothing
    • Remove flammable fluids
    • Check bolt ratings and torques
    • Lift Equipment Safely
    • Practice good housekeeping
    • Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure
    • Do not disable safety devices
    • Provide adequate lighting
    • Provide means to access out-of-reach components
    • Wear appropriate personal protection
    • Handle chemicals safely
    • Know system interlocks
    • Know system limits
    • Do not disturb sensors
    • Ensure secure cables
    • Stay alert
    • Contain small leaks
    • Stay clear of moving equipment/avoid crush points
    • Know the causes of unexpected actuator motions
  • General Precautions for Environmental Components
  • Hazard Placard Placement
• Installation
  • Series 647 Hydraulic Grip Lift Points
  • Install Axial Grips
    • About the Installation of Axial Grips
    • Install Axial Grip
  • Install Axial-Torsional Grips
    • About the Installation of Axial-Torsional Grips
    • Install Axial-Torsional Grip
  • Install 647.250 Grips
  • Install the Grips in an Environmental Chamber
    • About Installation of the Grips in an Environmental Chamber
    • Install Environmental Chambers with U-Plugs
    • Install Environmental Chambers Without U-Plugs
  • Install Extension Rods
    • About Extension Rod Installation
    • Install Extension Rods
  • Align the Wedge Openings
  • Preload the Spiral Washers
  • Grip Water Cooling Configurations
    • Grip Water Cooling Assembly Configuration for Electromechanical Frames
• Operation
  • Basic Operation
  • About Grip Controls
  • Determine Gripping Pressure
    • About Grip Pressure Determination
    • Determine Gripping Pressure - Axial for Round Specimens (and Axial/Torsional for Flat Specimens)
    • Determine Gripping Pressure - Axial-Torsional for Round Specimens Only
  • Change/Install Wedges
    • Change Model 647.02 - 647.100 Wedges
    • Change Standard Wedges
    • Change Wide Wedges
    • Wedges and Inserts for Rebar and Wire Rope
    • Install Model 647.250 Wedges and Liners
      • Install Model 647.250 Wedges
      • Install Model 647.250 Wedge Liners
    • Install/Remove Test Specimen
      • Install a Specimen
      • Remove a Specimen
• Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings
  • Wedges
  • Water Cooling Components
  • Daily Inspections