Introduction, Introduction 13 – MTS Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips User Manual
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Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips
Introduction
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Introduction
MTS Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips grasp and hold a specimen in place
during testing, and provide a constant, hydraulically actuated gripping force
regardless of the applied test loads. They are designed to perform in a wide
variety of testing applications including high and low cycle fatigue, tension, and
compression testing.
Contents
Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips Component Identification 14
About Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips 16
Series 646 Hydraulic Collet Grips
What you need to
know
This manual assumes that you know how to use your system controller. See the
appropriate manual for information about performing any controller-related step
in this manual’s procedures. You are expected to know how to do the following:
•
Turn hydraulic pressure on and off.
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Select a control mode.
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Manually adjust the actuator position.
•
Monitor a sensor signal.
•
Zero a sensor output.
Related products
The grips are usually controlled with a dedicated hydraulic supply. See the Series
685 Hydraulic Grip Supply Product Information manual (MTS part number 015-
205-001).
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