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
Axial-Torsional Grip Installation Components
DescriptionItemDescriptionItem
Crosshead10Adapter1
Force Transducer11Socket Head Cap Screw2
Left Hand Thread12Upper Coupling3
Right Hand Thread13Release Pressure4
Upper Grip14Clamp Pressure5
Lower Grip15Release Pressure6
Left Hand Thread16Clamp Pressure7
Right Hand Thread17Lower Coupling8
Load Unit Base Plate18Actuator Rod9
Required equipment
The following materials and equipment are required for installation:
• The appropriate attachment kit (includes a drawing showing what components should be installed).
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Installation