Mts Advantage Wedge Action Grips Manuel d'utilisateur

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Manual NameConventionsPreface10ConventionsDocumentation ConventionsThe following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS

ConventionsManual Name Preface11Illustrations Illustrations appear in this manual to clarify text. It is important for you to be aware that these illu

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Manual Name Introduction13IntroductionThe MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips hold a test specimen in a load unit for static tension testing. The grips c

Manual NameIntroduction14MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips—Round Specimen Wedges 20Mts Advantage Wedge GripsWhat you need toknowMTS Systems Corporat

Manual Name Introduction15MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grip Functional DescriptionThe MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips are designed for static tension t

Manual NameIntroduction16Grip EnvironmentThe grips can be used at temperatures from -129 °C to +315 °C (-200 °F to +600 °F). For testing at temperatur

Manual Name Introduction17MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips SpecificationsSpecimen installation Some of the grips have a closed back which requires spe

Manual NameIntroduction18MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips DimensionsThe dimensions shown in the figure correspond with the grip dimensions in the foll

Manual Name Introduction19MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips—Flat Specimen WedgesThe flat wedges are available for two force ranges. 10 kN to 50 kN (6 k

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Manual NameIntroduction20MTS Advantage Wedge Action Grips—Round Specimen WedgesThe vee-notched wedges for round specimens are available for two force

Manual Name Safety Information21Safety InformationHazard Placard PlacementHazard placards contain specific safety information and are affixed directly

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Manual Name Installation23InstallationThis section describes how to install the MTS Advantage Wedge Grips in a load frame. About Grip InstallationGrip

Manual NameInstallation24ServohydraulicadapterIf you are installing the grips on a servohydraulic load unit, you must install a load unit mounting ada

Manual Name Operation25OperationThis section describes how to operate the MTSAdvantage Wedge Action Grips.Contents Changing Wedges 25Installing a S

Manual NameOperation26The wedge springs can become dislodged and fly out of the grip assembly.The wedge spring can attain a force that can hurt you.En

Manual Name Operation27Installing a SpecimenThe following procedure describes how to install a specimen in the MTS Advantage Wedge Grips. This procedu

Manual NameOperation28Improper specimen installation can damage the wedges.To prevent damage to the grips, follow the installation procedure. Do not i

Manual Name Operation292. Open the upper and lower grips.Specimen slippage during the test can damage the grips.Specimen slippage typically occurs whe

MTS Advantage™ Wedge Action Grips 3ContentsTechnical Support 5How to Get Technical Support 5Before You Contact MTS 5If You Contact MTS by Ph

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Manual Name Maintenance31MaintenanceAfter approximately 500 uses (or weekly, whichever comes first), the wedges of the grip should be removed and an a

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MTS Advantage™ Wedge Action Grips4Installation 23About Grip Installation 23Install the Grips 24Operation 25Changing Wedges 25Installin

Manual Name Technical Support5Technical SupportHow to Get Technical SupportStart with yourmanualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the infor

Manual NameTechnical Support6When you have more than one MTS system, the system job number identifies which system you are calling about. You can find

Manual Name Technical Support7Know relevantsoftware informationFor software application problems, have the following information available:• The softw

Manual NameTechnical Support8Write down relevantinformationPrepare yourself in case we need to call you back:• Remember to ask for the notification nu

Manual Name Preface9PrefaceBefore You BeginSafety first! Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety manual a