Actuator
A rod, mounted on the load frame that is driven up or down using servohydraulic force. The force required to drive the actuator is transferred to the specimen through the grips. Actuator applies to servohydraulic systems only. Note that the crosshead is fixed during a test on a servohydraulic system.
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