SHIMPO MF Series - Manual (Page 2)

SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS 1701 Glenkake Avenue Itasca, IL 60143 USA (630) 924-7138 Fax (630) 924-0342
Small Pin Grips
Theses special attachments are ideal
for gripping fine wires or filaments.
Choose between three ranges. Load
capacity is 22 pounds for each range.
0 - .5mm Diameter Pin Grip
.5 - 1mm Diameter Pin Grip
1 - 2mm Diameter Pin Grip
3mm Fine Point Grip
This narrow-faced grip is convenient
for testing fine and medium gauge
wire. It’s also handy for testing
electronic components in hard to
reach places. Load capacity is 30
pounds.
8mm Ribbon Grip
This grip is excellent for measuring
the tensile strength of ribbon, wire,
tape and paper. The load capacity is
60 pounds.
20mm Film Grip
Use this heavy duty, spring-loaded
film grip to check samples up to
10mm thick. The serrated jaw is
20mm wide.
Jacob’s Chuck Grip
Designed for testing low gauge wire
and rigid rods. Accepts diameters
from .5mm to 5mm. Load capacity is
110 pounds.
Flat Chuck Tensile Grip
Measure up to 110 pounds with this
heavy duty flat tensile grip. The
20mm square serrated faces can
accept materials to a maximum
thickness of 10mm.
Heavy Duty Wedge Grip
This self-clamping grip accepts
materials up to 10mm thick. The
retractable grooved jaw is 15mm
wide. Load capacity is 500 pounds.
General Operation
1. Use "selector button" to select average (real time) or
peak mode.
2. Add proper attachment to push or pull measuring end.
3. Rotate tare ring to read"0". Adjustment should be
made under the same conditions as those used when
measuring actual load.
4. To select average mode, push button down and turn
all the way counter clockwise.
5. To select peak mode, turn button all the way clock-
wise. To reset to zero, push button slightly.
Note: When in average mode you can still freeze the
indicator needle when desired measurement is reached
by turning selector all the way clockwise.
Dimensions
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories (cont'd)
Handle
Can be used with all models
All dimensions in mm