Instron 2712 Series User Manual

Purpose M10-14179-EN
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Purpose
Instron Series 2712 and 2732 pneumatic action grips are designed for material
testing applications where specimens are difficult to hold in conventional screw-
action grips. Pneumatic action grips allow rapid, easy loading of specimens from
delicate films to polymers and woven fabrics. This provides a very simple and
efficient method for securing test specimens easily and quickly. The pneumatic
action of these grips let you accurately control the gripping force on the specimen
with a minimum but constant force.
The primary difference between the Series 2712 grips and the 2732 grips is that
the 2712 grips are used at ambient temperatures, whereas the 2732 grips are high
temperature grips and are designed for use inside a temperature chamber. The
individual grips within both Series differ in several ways:
• Capacity.
• Mechanical connections that secure the grip in the load string.
• Range of applications.
The capacity and mechanical connections for each grip are detailed in Chapter 2.
The range of applications for each grip is outlined in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 display typical grips of both the Series 2712 and
Series 2732 grips.
Table 1-1. Range of Applications
Grip Number Specimen Materials Specimen Shapes
2712-001
2712-013
Thin sheets, films, foils, threads,
filaments and soft materials.
Round (wires or mono filaments) and flat
specimen with or without shoulder tab ends.
2712-002
2712-003
2712-004
2712-016
2712-018
2712-019
2712-020
Thin sheets, films, foils, threads, plastic
tapes, fine wires and soft materials.
Round (wires) and flat specimen with or
without shoulder tab ends.
2732-003
2732-004
2732-006
2732-008
2732-009
Thin sheets, films, foils, threads, plastic
tapes, fine wires and soft materials.
Round (wires) and flat specimen with or
without shoulder tab ends.

Instron 2712 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Instron
Model	2712 Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English