Instron

Fatigue Rated Mechanical Wedge Grips (+/- 100 kN)

Catalog no. 2743-402

2743-402 | ±100 kN (22 kip) Fatigue Rated Mechanical Wedge Grips

  • Offers fatigue testing capability at the lowest possible cost
  • Grip closure is performed manually using a torque wrench (note requires a minimum grip separation)
  • Feature side-entry design with full access for easy
    specimen insertion from the side
  • Adjustable specimen stops on flat faces provide
    accurate specimen centering
  • Suitable for tension and compression including full
    reverse-stress dynamic testing capability
  • Temperature Range: -70 to +350 deg C
  • Mechanical interface: M30 x 2 right hand female
    threads
  • Grip mass: 26 kg (57lbs) approximately per grip
  • Static Load Capacity ±130kN (29 kip)

Requires: grip faces and fatigue rated adapters

Quantity: 2 grips

Specifications
Accessory Height 170 mm (6.89 in)
Accessory Weight 26 kg (57.2 lb)
Accessory Width 172 mm (6.77 in)
Capacity +/- 100 kN (+/- 22,000 lbf)
Lower Fitting M30 RH (Type If)
Static or Fatigue Rated Fatigue
Temperature Rating -70 to +350 °C (- 94 to + 662 °F)
Upper Effective Length 170 mm (6.8 in)
Upper Fitting M30 RH (Type If)
Add-Ons