Instron DX Series User Manual

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Appendix B
Grip Jaws
A range of grip jaws are available for use with the frame’s grip assemblies. Table 19 lists the catalog
numbers and specifications of grip jaws that are available. In addition, other grip jaws can be ordered
and made to customer specifications; contact your regional Instron office or check our web site at
www.instron.com for assistance.
Caution
Always use grip jaws that are designed for the size of the specimen that you are testing.
Using undersized specimens for your grip jaws can cause damage to the grips.
Table 19. Available grip jaws and their specifications.
Frame Model
Grip Jaw
Catalog
Number
Jaw
Type
1
Specimen
Range
2
Tooth
Profile
Jaw Face Size
(W x H)
Minimum
Engagement
300DX-G1
W-1214 Flat-face 0-25 mm (0-1 in)
16 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
50 x 76 mm
(2 x 3 in)
60 mm
(2.4 in)
W-1215
Vee-face
12-32 mm (0.5-1.25 in) 16 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
W-1215-A 5-13 mm (0.2-0.5 in)
600DX-G1
W-1408
Flat-face 0-45 mm (0-1.75 in)
8 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
70 x 125 mm
(2.75 x 5 in)
100 mm
(4 in)
W-1408-A
8 tpi,
diamond,
65 deg.
W-1409
16 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
W-1409-A
16 tpi,
diamond,
65 deg.
W-1410
Vee-face
12.7-57 mm (0.5-2.25 in)
10 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
W-1410-A 7-25 mm (0.25-1 in) 16 tpi,
horizontal,
65 deg.
W-1411 12.7-57 mm (0.5-2.25 in)

Instron DX Series Specifications

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Brand	Instron
Model	DX Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English