Grips &Fixtures

Lever-Action Wedge Grips

Model A-20

    • 10° 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.
Model
Capacity
Sample Size Flat
Sample Size Round
Mounting Thread
A1
1,000 Lbf
Up to 5/8T x 1" Wide
1/8" to 3/4"
1" x 14
A20
30,000 Lbf
Up to 5/8T x 1" Wide
1/8" to 3/4"
1" x 14
A30
30,000 Lbf
Up to 5/8T x 2" Wide
1/8" to 3/4"
1" x 14
A60
60,000 Lbf
Up to 3/4T x 2" Wide
1/8" to 1 "
1.5" x 12

Deluxe-Action Wedge Grips

Model DA-25
    • 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.
Model
Capacity
Width
Inserts
Construction
 Weight Per Grip
DA-1
1,000 Lbf
1"
1"
Aluminum
 8 lbs.
DA-15
10,000-30,000 Lbf
1"
1"
Steel
 16 lbs.
DA-25
10,000-30,000 Lbf
2"
2"
Steel
 20 lbs.
DA-65
60,000 Lbf
2"
2"
Steel
 55 lbs.

High/Low Temperature Positive Action Grips

Model SG-115-HLG
    • 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.

Pneumatic Grips (Air Grips)

Model SG-100-200
    • 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.

Rubber Dogbone Grips

Model SG-197-PDB
    • 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.

Compression Plates

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.

 

Environmental Chambers

Enviromental ChambersThe United Environmental Chamber is manufactured for use with United load frames. Standard features include:

    • Electrical resistance heating.
    • Choice of CO2 or liquid N2 cooling.
    • Microprocessor-based temperature controller.
    • Portable, height-adjustable floor stand.
    • Available temperature range: -100°F to 1000°F.

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.

Contact the nearest United office or email us at infounited@tensiletest.com for information.

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