MTS Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Technical Support 7
How to Get Technical Support.................................................................................................................7
Before You Contact MTS.........................................................................................................................7
If You Contact MTS by Phone.................................................................................................................9
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals............................................................................................10
Preface 11
Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................11
Documentation Conventions..................................................................................................................11
Introduction 13
Overview Reference...............................................................................................................................14
Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Component Identification..............................................................16
Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips Functional Description...................................................................19
About Gripping Specimens....................................................................................................................20
About Wedges........................................................................................................................................20
About Spiral Washers.............................................................................................................................21
About Couplings....................................................................................................................................21
About All Temperature Grips.................................................................................................................21
About Environmental Chambers............................................................................................................22
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendations........................................................................................................23
Cooling Water Specifications.................................................................................................................23
Series 647 Wedge Grip Temperature Ranges.........................................................................................23
Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grip Force and Torque Capacities...........................................................24
Safety 29
General Safety Practices: Grips and Fixtures.........................................................................................30
Read all manuals........................................................................................................................31
Avoid Pinch and Crush Points....................................................................................................31
Locate and read hazard placards/labels......................................................................................31
Know facility safe procedures....................................................................................................32
Know controls............................................................................................................................32
Know Specimen Properties........................................................................................................32
Have first aid available...............................................................................................................32
Be aware of component movement with hydraulics off.............................................................32
Keep bystanders safely away.....................................................................................................32
Wear proper clothing..................................................................................................................32
Remove flammable fluids..........................................................................................................32
Check bolt ratings and torques...................................................................................................33
Lift Equipment Safely................................................................................................................33
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