Chapter: Introduction
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Purpose
Figure 1. 30 kN Wedge Grip (2716-015)
The Instron wedge action grips hold a test specimen between a stationary load frame
member and force producing crosshead or actuator.
Figure 1 shows the 2716-015 (30 kN) version of the grips. The 2716-010 (5 kN) version
looks exactly the same. The high temperature version (2736-015) is similar except that
there are four handles on each grip to facilitate tightening the grips in the confined
space of a temperature chamber. The 2716-020 (50 kN) version looks exactly the same.
The grips are for static tensile testing only. The wedge action design allows the jaw faces
to tighten onto a specimen without altering the vertical position of the faces in relation
to the specimen. This allows you to install a test specimen without exerting a tensile
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