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 Grip Pressure Determination...........................................................................................79
Determine Gripping Pressure - Axial for Round Specimens (and Axial/Torsional for Flat Specimens).81
Determine Gripping Pressure - Axial-Torsional for Round Specimens Only............................82
Change/Install Wedges...........................................................................................................................83
Change Model 647.02 - 647.100 Wedges..................................................................................83
Change Standard Wedges...........................................................................................................83
Change Wide Wedges.................................................................................................................84
Wedges and Inserts for Rebar and Wire Rope............................................................................85
Install Model 647.250 Wedges and Liners.................................................................................86
Install Model 647.250 Wedges.......................................................................................86
Install Model 647.250 Wedge Liners.............................................................................87
Install/Remove Test Specimen...................................................................................................88
Install a Specimen..........................................................................................................88
Remove a Specimen.......................................................................................................90
Maintenance 93
Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings.................................................................................................................94
Wedges...................................................................................................................................................94
Water Cooling Components...................................................................................................................94
Daily Inspections....................................................................................................................................94
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