Instron's hydraulic side-acting grips are an innovative solution for high capacity testing and deliver enhanced gripping performance, usability, and operator safety. These advanced grips maintain a constant clamping force on the specimen that acts perpendicular to the direction of testing and is independent of tensile loading.
DuraSync Technology
Instron's dual side-acting grips incorporate our latest DuraSync™ technology. This self-centering mechanical synchronizer provides many improvements over hydraulic or rack and pinion designs.
- Side load dampening reduces the risk of grip damage when testing slightly bent or irregularly shaped specimens such as rebar or wire rod
- Opposing jaw faces repeatedly self-center during specimen clamping reducing testing time and eliminating the need to resynchronize the grip faces between tests
- The synchronizer is located outside the gripping pocket preventing mechanical failure due to contamination
Features and Benefits
- Adjustable clamping force alleviates specimen slippage and grip breaks
- Operator safety is improved through the use of low pressure (131bar) external supply lines
- Hydraulic power is provided by the machine's main power supply reducing the cost and floor space associated with a secondary grip pumping unit
- Fully open-front design provides easy specimen insertion increasing testing efficiency and safety
- Jaw faces are easily installed from the front side of the grips and require no maintenance beyond simply cleaning
- Ergonomic control handset includes user friendly , 3-position switches for upper and lower grip operation and a magnetic back adding to operator convenience and productivity
- Grips are field-serviceable reducing downtime and eliminating the cost of sending grips back to the factory for service