Instron 2712 Series User Manual

5-7
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Specimen slips while under load. Wrong size or type of jaw face. Install appropriate jaw faces for
specimen size and type.
Not enough gripping area. Install specimen for complete
engagement with jaw faces.
Not enough gripping force. Verify the air supply pressure, and
adjust if necessary.
Worn jaw faces. Replace with new jaw faces.
Specimen breaks at jaw face Initial gripping force is too great for
specimen.
Reduce the air pressure to the
grip.
Wrong size or type of jaw face. Install appropriate jaw face for
specimen size and type.
Load string component is out of
alignment.
Verify the alignment of the load
string and specimen.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting (Continued)
Problem Cause Remedy

Instron 2712 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Instron
Model	2712 Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English