User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Technical Support
- Preface
- Introduction
- Overview Reference
- Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Component Identification
- Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Functional Description
- About Gripping Specimens
- About Wedges
- About Spiral Washers
- About Couplings
- About All Temperature Grips
- About Environmental Chambers
- Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations
- Cooling Water Specifications
- Series 647 Wedge Grip Temperature Ranges
- Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grip Force and Torque Capacities
- Safety
- General Safety Practices: Grips and Fixtures
- Read all manuals
- Avoid Pinch and Crush Points
- Locate and read hazard placards/labels
- Know facility safe procedures
- Know controls
- Know Specimen Properties
- Have first aid available
- Be aware of component movement with hydraulics off
- Keep bystanders safely away
- Wear proper clothing
- Remove flammable fluids
- Check bolt ratings and torques
- Lift Equipment Safely
- Practice good housekeeping
- Do not exceed the Maximum Supply Pressure
- Do not disable safety devices
- Provide adequate lighting
- Provide means to access out-of-reach components
- Wear appropriate personal protection
- Handle chemicals safely
- Know system interlocks
- Know system limits
- Do not disturb sensors
- Ensure secure cables
- Stay alert
- Contain small leaks
- Stay clear of moving equipment/avoid crush points
- Know the causes of unexpected actuator motions
- General Precautions for Environmental Components
- Hazard Placard Placement
- General Safety Practices: Grips and Fixtures
- Installation
- Operation
- Maintenance

About Environmental Chambers
The grips can be mounted for room temperature testing or testing in an environmental chamber. The
temperature range of the grips is determined by the type of seals used in the grips and the type of fluid used
for the grips. There are two methods for using grips in an environmental chamber (as shown in the following
figure).
DescriptionItem
Using Extension Rods with Axial GripsA
Using All Temperature GripsB
22 Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Reference Manual
Introduction