5 kN Grips for Fine Wire
Shimadzu’s fine wire grips offer a convenient method for tensile testing soft metal wires, ropes, and strings with a diameter of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less. The upper and lower grips include an articulating joint to improve alignment of the specimen with the loading axis. Serrations in the screw vise ensure samples are securely fastened and crescent-shaped wire guides reduce stress concentrations to promote proper failure between the grips.
Relevant Materials
Metals, Textiles
Relevant Specimens
Ropes, Strings, Wires
Operation
The wire is first secured in one of the screw vises by tightening the handle. Route the sample around the crescent-shaped wire guides and secure it into the opposing screw vise. Apply enough tension in the wire to eliminate slack. A counterweight on the upper grip can be adjusted to maintain alignment and reduce inertial effects.
File-teeth grip faces and guide grooves
Grooved half moon
Handle closing with tension
Specifications
| Maximum Grip Capacity | Applicable Specimen Diameter | Drum Diameter | Temperature Range | Grip Size | Upper Grip Weight | Ø Upper Grip Fitting (Ø pin) |
Ø Lower Grip Fitting (Ø pin)
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| Width |
Length
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| kN | kgf | lbf | mm (in) | mm (in) | °C (°F) | mm (in) | mm (in) | kg (lb) | mm | mm | ||
| 5 | 500 | 1,100 | 0 to 3 (0 to 0.12) |
80 (3.1) |
-10 to 60 (14 to 140) |
110 (4.3) |
170 (6.7) |
2.5 (5.5) |
16 (6.5) |
16 (6.5) |
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Ordering Information
| Part Number | Description |
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| 343-07529-01 |
5 kN grips for fine wire grip set |