Rope, Wire and Yarn Grips
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Lightweight Spring-Loaded Clamp Grip
This lightweight, spring-loaded grip has rubber faces and is ideal for very light force measurements. Maximum sample width is 5 mm (0.19 in). Maximum sample thickness 1 mm (0.04 in). Maximum sample diameter 1 mm (0.04 in)
Capacity
5 N, 1.12 lbf
Packaging
Includes upper and lower grips.
Applications
Used for tensile testing of fine wire, thread and fibres.
Vice Action Grips
This vice action grip features replaceable aluminum facing disks, plus other optional faces made of either leather or rubber for delicate specimens. Maximum sample diameter 1.6 mm (0.06 in).
Capacity
2 kN, 450 lbf
Packaging
Includes upper and lower grip.
Applications
Ideal for tensile testing of soft wire, cord and fibre.
Applicable Standards
This grip corresponds to the mechanical testing of steel wire according to BS 4545: 1970.
Bollard Grip
The sample is wrapped around the bollard and the free end is clampled firmly into place. Grip stresses in the specimen are distributed in the material in contact with the bollard circumference. Maximum sample diameter 5 mm (0.2 in).
Capacity
2 kN, 450 lbf
Packaging
Includes upper and lower grip.
Applications
Ideal for testing wire, yarns, and threads.
Double Bollard Grip (20 kN)
This grip is designed for testing wire, yarns and thread. The test specimen is secured in a clamp and run round the two bollards. Grip stresses in the specimen are distributed uniformly around the bollard circumference. Maximum sample width is 60 mm (2.36 in). Maximum sample thickness 5 mm (0.2 in). Maximum sample diameter 6 mm (0.24 in).
Capacity
20 kN, 4496 lbf
Packaging
Includes upper and lower grip.
Applications
Ideal for testing wire, yarn and thread.
Double Bollard Grip (30 kN)
This double bollard grip is ideal for tensile testing of seat belts, safety harnesses and similar products. Maximum sample width is 60 mm (2.36 in). Maximum sample thickness 5 mm (0.2 in).
Capacity
30 kN, 6744 lbf
Packaging
Includes upper and lower grip.
Applications
Ideal for seat belts, safety harnesses and similar products.
