Heavy Duty Tensile Grips 5kN

A/HDT

Product overview

These vice action Tensile Grips have a maximum holding capacity of 500kg (5kN). The jaw faces are 50mm wide and 30mm high and have a knurled finish as standard. Jaw faces with different finishes can be supplied to special order. The grips will accommodate samples up to 12mm maximum width.

Applications include geo-textiles, polymers and heavy-duty packaging and can be used to determine the tensile characteristics of any uniform material that can be accommodated within the grip profile.

Typical graph

Graph showing tensile measurement of polythene using the Heavy Duty Tensile Grips
Tensile measurement of polythene using the Heavy Duty Tensile Grips

Technical information

Manufacturing material Stainless Steel and Aluminium
Maximum operating temperature 200°C
Maximum applied load (compression) Not applicable
Maximum applied load (tension) 500kg
Total height: 260mm
Grip opening width: 12mm maximum

Ideal sample form

Materials that can be held and gripped without sample failing at the grip face.

Optional extras

Rubber covered jaw faces for the A/HDT – A/HDT/RF

Installation

Full installation instructions are provided within the Education Zone of the latest Exponent/Connect software version and on the technical information sheet accompanying this product.

Chemical compatibility

Stable Micro Systems probes and attachments are commonly made from four materials: anodised aluminium (AA6082 T6), stainless steel (316 T), Delrin (acetyl copolymer) and Perspex (polycarbonate).

In general use, probes and attachments made from these materials will be suitable for testing food products and inert non-food materials.

The four materials listed above are not universally resistant to all types of chemicals and as such the compatibility of the probe/attachment material with the product (to be tested) must be established to prevent damage to the probes and attachments. If the compatibility of the product with the probe is unknown to the customer then the chemical information about the product (Material Safety Data Sheet or Product Data Sheet) should be submitted to Stable Micro Systems. Stable Micro Systems will then assess the suitability of the probe/attachment material for use with the product and advise accordingly. If this advice is not sought then Stable Micro Systems will not accept liability for probes/attachments damaged by chemical attack from the product being tested.

Cleaning and maintenance

All probes and attachments may be cleaned in warm (or hand hot) water using a mild detergent. A soft brush may be used but abrasive cleaning aids should be avoided. Stable Micro Systems products should not be microwaved or cleaned in a dishwasher.

Screw threads should be lightly lubricated after drying using a light lubricant, e.g. petroleum jelly, mineral oil. This will aid the fitting and unscrewing of the item. Each component of a probe or attachment should be wrapped separately when stored, to avoid scratching or chipping. This will safeguard against any unnecessary damage to the accessory.