MTS Tension Compression Grips - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Description 1-1
1.2 Specifications 1-1
Section 2 Operation
2.1 Installing Button-end Specimens 2-1
2.2 Installing Threaded Specimens 2-6
Section 4 Installation
3.1 What You Will Need To Know 3-1
3.2 Mounting the Grips 3-2
3.3 Preloading the Connector Studs 3-5
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Typical 643.6X Tension/Compression Grips 1-1
Figure 1-2 Threaded Specimen Dimensions 1-2
Figure 1-3 Button-End Specimen Dimensions 1-3
Figure 2-1 Button-end Specimen Installation (Lower Grip) 2-2
Figure 2-2 Button-end Specimen Installation (Upper Grip) 2-3
Figure 2-3 Bolt Tightening Order 2-5
Figure 2-4 Threaded Specimen Installation (Lower Grip) 2-7
Figure 2-5 Threaded Specimen Installation (Upper Grip) 2-8
Figure 3-1 Typical Grip Mounting for Room Temperature Testing Applications 3-3
Figure 3-2 Connector Stud and Spiral Washers 3-7
List of Tables
Table 1-1 Series 643.6X Tension/Compression Grip Force Ratings 1-2
Table 1-2 Threaded Specimen Dimensions (SI) 1-2
Table 1-3 Threaded Specimen Dimensions (U.S. Customary) 1-2
Table 1-4 Button-End Specimen Dimensions (SI) 1-3
Table 1-5 Button-End Specimen Dimensions (U. S. customary) 1-3
Table 2-1 Maximum Bolt Torque1 2-5