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
• Appropriately sized double swivel eyebolts, adequately sized wood blocks and plywood sheet (or equivalent),
and an appropriately sized lifting device.
Shims
If a specific orientation of the grips is required, shims are typically used to achieve that desired orientation.
Use the following table to determine the proper shims.
Shim Specifications
Approx.
full turn
(360º)
Shim
Number
Thickness
Qty
Approx.
1/16 turn
(22.5º)
Shim
Number
Thickness
Qty
Approx.
1/8 turn
(45º)
Shim
Number
Thickness
Qty
Approx.
1/4 turn
(90º)
Shim
Number
Thickness
Qty
Approx.
1/2 turn
(180º)
Shim
Number
Thickness
Qty
Ref.
travel of
full th'd
Actuator
(OD)
Thread
Size
RevPart
Number
(Kit
number)
443665-14443665-18]443665-13443665-17443665-16.050"358 act
(1.12)
1/2"-20A521050-01
.004.003.006.012.025
11111
443665-18443665-18]443665-13443665-17443665-16.049"358 act
(1.12)
M12 x
1.25 mm
A521050-02
.003.003.006.012.025
11111
443665-03443665-21443665-07443665-20443665-19.050"318 act
(1.62)
1/2"-20A521050-03
.004.003.006.012.025
11111
443665-24443665-21443665-07443665-20443665-19.049"318 act
(1.62)
M12 x
1.25 mm
A521050-04
.003.003.006.012.025
11111
443665-25443665-25443665-24443665-24443665-22.071"318 act
(2.62)
1"-14A521050-05
.005.005.009.009.035
11121
443665-25443665-25443665-24443665-23443665-23.079"318 act
(2.62)
M27 x 2
mm
A521050-06
.005.005.009.02.02
11112
443665-27443665-02443665-02443665-26443665-26.083"318 act
(3.62)
1-1/2"-12A521050-07
.005.006.006.02.02
11212
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Installation