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

All-Temperature Grip Component Assemblies
DescriptionItemDescriptionItem
Eye Bolt Holes (2)5Hydraulic Chamber1
Wedge Chamber6Cylinder2
Socket Head Bolt7Piston Extension3
Eye Bolt Holes (4)4
The following table lists the approximate weights for the components of the all-temperature grips.
Assembled
Weight
Hydraulic
Chamber
Piston
Extension
CylinderWedge
Chamber
LocationModel
15 kg (33 lb)5.1 kg (11 lb)3 kg (6 lb)1.3 kg (3 lb)6 kg (13 lb)top647.02
17 kg (38 lb)5.1 kg (11 lb)4 kg (9 lb)2 kg (4.5 lb)6 kg (13 lb)bottom
57 kg (125 lb)16 kg (34 lb)7 kg (16 lb)3 kg (7 lb)24 kg (52 lb)top647.10
56 Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Reference Manual
Installation