Air Kits for Pneumatic Grips
Air Kits for Pneumatic Grips
Smart-Close Air Kit
Catalog No. 2701-095
Catalog No. 2701-095
The Smart-Close Air Kit is a system integrated option that allows for monitoring and control of pneumatic pressure to Instron's pneumatic grips.
- Compatible Frames: 3400 and 6800 Series
- Standard features include: Dual-stage manifold integrated into the load frame with an inlet maximum of 120 psi (8.3 bar)
- Includes air hoses
- Bluehill administrator-defined setup pressure, recommended maximum of 15 psi (1 bar)
- Method-defined test pressure, maximum 100 psi (7 bar)
- Supports automatic pretension grip control with footswitch options only
- Supports the use of both toggle switches and footswitch
Automatic Air Control Kit
Catalog No. 2701-065
Catalog No. 2701-065
The Automatic Air Control Kit is used to operate pneumatic action grips. The system consists of a control box that mounts on one of the load frame columns, a foot switch assembly consisting of two foot switches, interconnecting cabling, and interconnecting hoses and hose adapters.
- Compatible Frames: 3300, 4400 (excluding 4411), 5500, 5800, 5900 Series, and UPDATE Retrofits (excluding 4400/5500 Series retrofits to 113X, 4500, and 6000 Series)
- Includes electric, foot-operated dual pedal switch to open and close grips, solenoid valves, air hoses and extra length air cable
- Supports automatic pretension grip control
- Mounts to column cover T-slot
Universal Pneumatic Footswitch (No Pretension)
Catalog No. 2701-004
Catalog No. 2701-004
The Universal Pneumatic Footswitch is designed to provide sequential grip actuation, keeping the operator’s hands free to align the test specimen in the grips.
- Compatible Frames: 3300, 4400 (excluding 4411), 5500, 5800, 5900 Series, and UPDATE Retrofits (excluding 4400/5500 Series retrofits to 113X, 4500, and 6000 Series)
- Includes: Foot-operated (single pedal) switch to open and close grips
- Two air lines with quick disconnect fittings for grips and 3rd air line for air supply
- Connects directly to grips
- #4 JIC female fitting installed in hoses and 1/4 NPT Male adapter included in kit
- Note: Not suitable for pretension grip control
Universal Air Distribution Kit (No Pretension or Footswitch)
Catalog No. 2701-042
Catalog No. 2701-042
- Compatible with current 2712-04X/-05X Series and legacy 2712 Series pneumatic grips
- Air distribution kit, external
- For use with pneumatic grips featuring manual air control valves only
- Includes hoses and fittings with 1/8 NPT end connection
- 1/8" to 1/4" NPT adapter included in kit
