MTS Landmark Floor Standing - Manual (Page 60)

Crush Point Area
Description Item
Crush Point Area 1
Location
A crush point exists between the platen and crosshead on load units where the actuator piston rod and
specimen move.
Precautions
Keep clear of any mechanical linkage that moves within a closed area. If the linkage should move (when the
system starts or due to mechanical failure), very high forces can be present that could pinch, cut, or crush
anything in the path of linkage movement.
Never allow any part of your body to enter the path of machine movement or to touch moving machinery,
linkages, hoses, cables, specimens, et cetera. These present serious crush points or pinch points.
Specimen Installation
The procedure to install a specimen varies due to the variety of test fixtures, grips, and the type of specimen
being installed. This section should be considered a guideline. You need to modify this procedure to suit your
equipment.
Prerequisites
You must have the necessary grips and/or fixturing installed.
60 MTS Landmark™ Floor Standing Load Units Product Information
Operation