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Lever-Action Wedge Grips

 

  • 10º wedge action.
  • Black oxide finish.
  • Heat-treated interchangeable inserts.
  • Aircraft-quality high strength alloy steel.
  • With capacities of 1K, 5K, 20K, 30K, 60K Lbf.
  • Inserts available: standard, special ground, file, pin.

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Deluxe-Action Wedge Grips

 

  • 1,000 to 60,000 Lbf capacity.
  • Flat or V-style inserts, 1" or 2" wide.
  • Moveable grip body, stationary inserts.
  • Handwheel activated sure-grip unit.
  • Configured for quick attachment & removal.
  • High-strength aluminum or steel alloy.
  • Black anodize or black oxide finish.

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High/Low Temperature Positive Action Grips

 

  • Rapid, positive, non-slip gripping.
  • Pressure pneumatic activation.
  • Foot switch operation.
  • Non-moving grip inserts.
  • Temperature range: -300°F to +1000°F.
  • Available in 1" or 2" width.
  • 22,500 Lbf (100 kN) capacity.
  • Ideal for use in environmental chambers or when fast sample insertion and removal is required.

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Pneumatic Grips (Air Grips)

 

  • 4:1 clamping pressure.
  • Foot switch operation.
  • Interchangeable inserts.
  • Rubber or serrated faces.
  • Black oxide finish.
  • High strength alloy steel.
  • Other air-operated grips available with capacity up to 120,000 Lbs.

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Rubber Dogbone Grips

 

  • Use for testing rubber dogbone-type samples per ASTM D-412.
  • Made of high-strength aluminum with black anodized finish.
  • Positive action gripping.
  • Serrated insert faces.
  • Able to handle capacities up to 1,000 Lbf.
  • Rapid loading.
  • Self-centering.

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Compression Plates

 

  • Used in compression testing of samples.
  • Made of hardened steel for wear and durability.
  • Centering rings for sample alignment.
  • Capacity ranging up to 135,000 Lbf (600 kN).
  • Black oxide finish for protection.

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Other Testing Accessories

In addition to the above items, United also manufactures a variety of other accessories designed to accommodate a wide range of material testing requirements. Items include special purpose grips and grip inserts, fixtures (flex, shear, bend, tensile), compression tools, slotted tables, and safety enclosures for United load frames.

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Contact the nearest United office or email us at sales@utscanada.com for information.

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