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MN Pneumatic gripsEM2 MICROTEST ENGLISH F PDF
MN Pneumatic gripsEM2 MICROTEST ENGLISH F PDF
MICROTEST, S.A.
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Instruments and Equipments for Materials Testing
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Pneumatic Wedge Action Grips MN Series MICROTEST
Description
Pneumatic wedge action grips feature an open front design which facilitates easy
loading of large specimens. This series can accommodate round specimens up to
20mm in diameter and flat specimens up to 25mm thick in forces from 20kN to
300kN.
These grips are operated with a pneumatic valve mounted on the grip. Powered
by pneumatic control, the faces or jaws are moved by a pneumatic piston
clamping the sample, and providing additional pressure to minimize specimen
slippage. The wedge action enhances this hold with minimum slippage by
increasing the gripping load as the force increases during the test.
The shape of the jaws can be V-face for round specimens or pyramid surface for flat
specimens. The vee faces used for round specimens by design have a reduced area
at the center, which compromises their ability to absorb high energy breaks without
fracture. This grip uses a split-vee face configuration which allows the break energy
to be dissipated without damaging the faces.
The jaws are easily interchangeable. The user only needs to remove the guiding
covers by loosening the knurling screws that secure them to the grip body and
replace the jaws without effort. For security reasons, this operation should be
made disconnecting the air supply system.
The lubrication of the jaw face carrier is through standard grease fitting.
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Pneumatic Wedge Action Grips MN Series MICROTEST
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Pneumatic Wedge Action Grips MN Series MICROTEST
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