Wedge Loading Grips

 WG Series of Wedge Type Tensile Grips

 The WG series of tensile grips are available in five sizes for testing applications over the

 range from 5,000 lb (25 kN) up to 100,000 lb (440 kN).  These grips feature a sturdy 

 aluminum mono block construction for a strong and light weight design. The dependable no

 slip, no creep design places controlled pressure across the entire grip width for a firm and

 even grasp. The ambidextrous handles on the manual version of the grips allow for either

 right or left handed operation and feature an automatic locking device for hands free

 monitoring.

 Grips can be ordered with either flat gripping inserts or V notched inserts for testing round

 specimens. Different serration patterns are available for gripping a wide range of material

 hardnesses. In addition to the manually operated style, the grips may also be ordered in a

 pneumatic version for greater testing speed and ease. The pneumatic version requires a

 filtered dry air source with a 100 psi minimum pressure.

                                             Dimensions of WG Series Grips

                                                                                              MODEL NUMBER

                                              WG-25KN           WG-65KN              WG-135KN          WG-270KN            WG-440KN

  DESCRIPTION
  Load Capacity, kN                      25                      65                        135                      270                         440

                           lb                     5000               15000                     30000                 60000                    100000
  Maximum Width, A                156 (6.13)          206 (8.13)             273 (10.75)         343 (13.5)                   N/A

  Height to handles, B              114 (4.5)            159 (6.25)             222 (8.75)           283 (11.14)                 N/A

  Maximum Width, C                  76 (3.0)           108(4.25)                52 (6.0)              178 (7.0)               277 (10.5)

  Maximum Height, D               130 (5.13)         184 (7.25)             251 (9.88)           270 (10.63)                  N/A

  Max. Grip Opening, T             9.5 (0.38)         15.9 (0.62)             19 (0.75)            28.5 (1.12)             28.5 (1.12)

  Max. Insert Width, W                28 (1.12)           44 (1.75)               52 (2.06)             60 (2.37)                    N/A

  Adapter Threads                    1/2"-13-2B        3/4"-10-2B               1"-14-2B           1.5"-12-2B             1.75-12-2B

  Specimen Dimensions Width    25 (1.0)            38 (1.5)                 44 (1.75)              50 (2.0)                  63 (2.5)

  Thickness, mm                         0.4 - 9.5           0.4 -15.8                0.4 - 19                 0.4 - 28                 0.4 - 28

                   in                           1/64 - 3/8         1/64 - 5/8              1/64 - 3/4             1/64 - 1.12            1/64 - 1.12

  Rounds Dia., mm                     0.4 - 9.5           6.3 - 15.8                9.5 - 19              12.7 - 25               12.7 - 25

                       in                      1/64 - 3/8            1/4 - 5/8                3/8 - 3/4                1/2 -1.0                1/2 - 1.0
  Grip Mass, kg                                1.1                   3.2                         8.2                       19                         32

  Weight,     lb                                 2.5                    7                           18                        42                         70

 WG Series of Wedge Loading Grips