The newly re-designed 2712 Series Pneumatic Grips are packed with features to enhance gripping performance, usability, and operator safety. Pneumatic side-action grips are predominately used for performing static tensile tests on a wide range of materials and specimen types including plastics, metals, textiles, paper, thin sheet, foil, and wire.
The gripping force is controlled by adjusting the inlet air pressure and remains constant even if the specimen thickness changes significantly during the test. The quick and easy operation of the grips improves productivity and usability compared to other types of gripping techniques. Jaw faces can be changed single-handedly in seconds without the use of tools or pins - the grips can be left on the system and there are no loose items to misplace.
A wide range of interchangeable jaw faces in various sizes and choice of surfaces is available including smooth ground, rubber coated, and serrated. Line contact, wave profile, and brake-lining faces are also available.
Features
- Large space between the jaw faces and the grip body eases specimen insertion and reduces the risk of pinched fingers
- Fully enclosed self-centering mechanism ensures repeatable gripping performance
- Jaw faces can be changed in seconds without the use of tools or pins
- Open and close grip faces using air valve or optional footswitch
- Rotatable air inlet with air flow control provides adjustable closing speed and improves hose runs
- Unique locknut design removes backlash in the loadstring without the need for tools
- Jaw face shields further reduces pinch hazard and features graduations to aid specimen placement
- Variety of jaw face sizes and surfaces
- Specimen Alignment Device ensures accurate specimen placement (optional accessory)
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