MTS Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips - Manual (Page 80)

Definintion Term
Diameter of the round specimen (mm or in) (see “Specifications”) D
Lateral clamping force of the wedge on the specimen (kN or lb) F
c
Frictional force between the grip chamber and the wedge f
c-w
Frictional force between the wedge and the specimen f
w-s
Frictional forces reacting the torque f
T
Maximum axial load applied to the specimen (kN or lb) L
Normal forces between the grip chamber and the wedge N
c-w
Normal forces between the wedge and the specimen N
w-s
Grip supply pressure (MPa or psi) P
Maximum Torque applied to the specimen (N·m or lbf·in) T
Thickness of the flat specimen (in or mm) (see “Specifications” ) t
s
Static coefficient of friction between the grip chamber and the wedge
c-w
Static coefficient of friction between the wedge and the specimen
w-s
Width of the flat specimen (mm or in) (see “Specifications”) W
s
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