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Clamp Grips: Precision Gripping Solution for Low Force Load Applications

The Clamp Grips are designed for low force load applications, offering a precise and secure method of holding samples during testing. These grips are ideal for applications requiring delicate handling and accurate force measurement.

  • Force Capacity: Capable of handling up to 20N, perfect for low-force load applications.
  • Sample Thickness: Supports samples with thicknesses up to 3.4mm, making them suitable for a variety of materials.
  • Smooth Jaws: Supplied with smooth jaws to ensure minimal sample damage during gripping.
  • Clamping Area: Features a 10mm x 10mm clamping area for secure grip on small samples.
  • Material Construction: Made from lightweight and durable aluminum, offering easy handling and long-lasting performance.

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Clamp Grips Overview

Clamp Grips are essential accessories designed for securely holding specimens during tension, compression, or elongation tests with universal testing machines. These grips provide a reliable and versatile solution for testing a wide variety of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and textiles. The clamp mechanism ensures a firm hold on the specimen, minimizing the risk of slippage or specimen damage during testing.

The Clamp Grips feature an adjustable design that accommodates different specimen sizes and types, making them ideal for applications across industries like aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and research. These grips provide easy and efficient clamping, offering flexibility for a range of testing scenarios. Their robust construction ensures that they can handle high loads and harsh testing environments, delivering consistent and accurate results.

Made from durable materials such as steel and aluminum, Clamp Grips are built to withstand repeated use and high-stress conditions without compromising precision. The grips are designed to distribute the applied force evenly across the specimen, preventing localized damage and ensuring accurate measurements of tensile, elongation, or other material properties.

These clamp grips are ideal for testing a variety of materials, such as thin sheets, wires, rods, or flexible specimens, ensuring reliable performance under both static and dynamic loads. The simple yet secure clamping mechanism allows for quick and easy specimen installation and removal, making them user-friendly and efficient for high-throughput testing environments.

Clamp Grips integrate seamlessly with most universal testing machines, offering a versatile solution for material testing. They are easy to set up, maintain, and use, making them an excellent choice for labs and testing facilities seeking a reliable and high-performance solution for their material testing needs.

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Clamp Grips Features
  • Versatile Specimen Clamping: Clamp Grips are designed to securely hold a wide range of specimens during tensile, elongation, and other material strength tests on universal testing machines, ensuring precise and reliable results across various applications.
  • Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials such as stainless steel or hardened alloy, these grips are built to withstand tough testing conditions, offering long-term durability and consistent performance.
  • Secure and Adjustable Clamping Mechanism: Featuring an adjustable clamping mechanism, these grips can accommodate a variety of specimen sizes and shapes, ensuring a secure and stable hold throughout the testing process.
  • Non-Damaging Design: Clamp Grips are designed to apply even pressure without damaging or distorting the specimen, maintaining the material’s integrity for accurate and repeatable test results.
  • Wide Compatibility: Suitable for testing materials like metals, polymers, textiles, and composites, these grips are perfect for a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and materials research.
  • Corrosion-Resistant: Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, Clamp Grips ensure reliable performance in environments exposed to moisture, chemicals, or high humidity, making them ideal for diverse industrial and research settings.
  • High Load Capacity: These grips are capable of handling a wide range of forces, from low to high tensile loads, ensuring versatility in testing both soft and high-strength materials.
  • Easy Setup and Integration: Designed for seamless integration with universal testing machines, these grips allow for quick and easy setup, minimizing downtime during testing procedures.
  • Improved Test Accuracy: The secure and stable clamping provided by Clamp Grips minimizes slippage and specimen movement, enhancing the accuracy and reproducibility of test results.
  • Compact and Efficient Design: These grips feature a compact design that makes them easy to handle and ideal for testing spaces with limited room, allowing for efficient and effective specimen clamping.
  • Wide Range of Applications: Perfect for tensile, compression, elongation, and other mechanical property tests, Clamp Grips are used in industries like research, quality control, material development, and product testing.

Clamp Grips provide a reliable and efficient solution for a broad range of testing applications, offering secure clamping, enhanced test accuracy, and long-lasting durability when used with universal testing machines.

Clamp Grips Specifications:

  • Force Capacity: Up to 20N, designed for low-force load applications.
  • Sample Thickness: Suitable for samples with a thickness of up to 3.4mm.
  • Clamping Area: 10mm x 10mm, providing a secure grip for small samples.
  • Jaw Type: Smooth jaws supplied, ensuring gentle but firm clamping of delicate samples.
  • Material of Construction: Aluminum, lightweight yet strong, ensuring easy handling and durability.
  1. Low-Force Applications: Ideal for testing small, delicate materials that require minimal force, with a capacity of up to 20N.
  2. Smooth Jaws: The smooth jaws ensure that samples are not damaged during clamping, making these grips suitable for fragile materials.
  3. Compact Design: The 10mm x 10mm clamping area is perfect for small samples, providing a secure hold in limited spaces.
  4. Lightweight Aluminum Construction: Made from aluminum, these grips offer both durability and ease of handling for laboratory use.
  • Ideal for testing delicate or small materials in research labs, especially in testing applications that require low forces, such as thin films, soft materials, and light-weight samples.
Clamp Grips Applications

Clamp Grips are designed to securely hold specimens during testing on Universal Testing Machines (UTMs), especially when a more stable and reliable clamping mechanism is required. These grips are used in applications where precise force application and specimen alignment are crucial for accurate results. The Clamp Grips are suitable for a wide variety of materials, ranging from soft polymers to rigid metals, making them a versatile solution for many industries.

Applications for Universal Testing Machines (UTMs):

  1. Tensile Testing of Polymers and Plastics:  Clamp Grips are widely used for tensile testing of plastics and polymers to determine their tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation at break. The clamps securely hold flexible materials such as plastic films, sheets, and tubes, ensuring that accurate measurements are obtained during testing.

  2. Rubber and Elastomer Testing: Used in the rubber and elastomer industries,  Clamp Grips are ideal for tensile and compression testing of materials like rubber sheets, gaskets, and seals. They help assess the elastic properties of these materials, including stretchability, rebound, and tensile strength, which are essential for industries like automotive and consumer goods.

  3. Fiber and Textile Testing:  Clamp Grips are commonly used for testing fibers, yarns, and textiles. These grips allow for secure holding during tensile testing to measure breaking strength, elongation, and stretchability. They are essential in textile and apparel industries, where fabric strength and durability are key metrics.

  4. Metal Testing: These clamps are highly effective for metal testing, especially in tensile testing of metal rods, wires, and strips. The  Clamp Grips provide secure, non-slipping holding for metallic specimens, ensuring accurate measurement of tensile strength, yield point, and ductility, which are vital in industries such as construction and automotive manufacturing.

  5. Composite Material Testing:  Clamp Grips are ideal for composite material testing, such as carbon fiber and glass fiber composites. These materials require secure clamping to prevent slippage during tensile testing. The grips ensure proper alignment and stress distribution, making them suitable for aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.

  6. Wire and Cable Testing: Used for tensile and elongation testing of wires and cables, the  Clamp Grips provide a secure grip for materials that require precise tension application. These grips are commonly applied in telecommunications, electronics, and construction industries to measure the strength and performance of cables under stress.

  7. Packaging Material Testing: In the packaging industry,  Clamp Grips are used to test films, foils, and packaging materials for tear resistance and strength. The clamps hold the materials securely during tensile tests to evaluate their durability and performance during shipping and handling.

  8. Adhesive Bond Testing:  Clamp Grips are effective in adhesive bond strength testing, particularly for peel and lap shear tests. These grips secure materials like films, foils, and laminates during testing to measure the bonding strength of adhesives used in electronics, automotive, and construction sectors.

  9. Biomedical and Medical Device Testing:  Clamp Grips are widely used in the biomedical industry for testing biomaterials, implants, and medical devices. The grips ensure that materials are securely held during fatigue, stress, and tensile testing to simulate real-world conditions and ensure the safety and reliability of medical products.

  10. Wood and Lumber Testing:  Clamp Grips are also used for testing wood and lumber materials. These grips are used in bending and tensile testing to evaluate strength, flexural properties, and resistance to cracking. This is crucial for industries like construction, where wood quality and strength are essential.

Advantages of  Clamp Grips:
  • High Holding Power: Provides secure and stable clamping, reducing the risk of specimen slippage during testing.
  • Versatile Application: Ideal for a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, fibers, rubbers, and composites.
  • Durability: Built to withstand the rigors of mechanical testing, offering long-lasting performance.
  • Adjustable: Some models feature adjustable clamping width to accommodate different specimen sizes and shapes, making them adaptable for various testing scenarios.
  • Precise Clamping: Delivers accurate and reliable results by providing precise force application during tensile, compression, and shear tests.
  • Cost-Effective: Offers a high-performance, affordable solution for many industries, making it ideal for laboratories with a variety of testing needs.
Industry Applications:
  • Automotive Industry: Used for testing rubber components, plastics, and composites for strength and durability.
  • Textile Industry: Commonly used in fiber and textile testing to measure strength and elongation.
  • Medical Device Industry: Used for biomaterial testing and implant testing to assess biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
  • Construction and Manufacturing: Applied to test metal wires, composite materials, and wood for tensile strength and ductility.
  • Packaging Industry: Used for films, foils, and packaging materials to evaluate tear resistance and strength.
  • Electronics Industry: Utilized for adhesive bond strength testing and evaluating bonding efficiency.

Clamp Grips are an essential tool in mechanical testing across various industries, providing precise and reliable clamping to ensure accurate results. Their versatility and durable design make them ideal for use in universal testing machines (UTMs) to test a broad range of materials, from fibers and plastics to metals and biomaterials.

1. What are Clamp Grips?

Clamp Grips are mechanical grips designed to securely hold materials during material testing in universal testing machines. These grips use a clamping mechanism that provides a firm and adjustable hold on the specimen, making them ideal for a variety of materials, including rigid and flexible specimens. Clamp Grips are often used in tensile and compression tests.

Clamp Grips function by using a clamping mechanism to secure the specimen. The specimen is placed between the jaws of the clamp, and the user manually tightens the clamping mechanism to hold the specimen firmly in place. The grips are designed to accommodate materials of varying sizes and shapes, providing reliable fixation for accurate test results.

Clamp Grips can hold a wide range of materials, including:

  • Metals (steel, aluminum, etc.)
  • Plastics
  • Composites
  • Rubbers
  • Textiles

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These grips are versatile and are suitable for testing both rigid and flexible materials, making them useful in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and material research.

Clamp Grips are adjustable and can accommodate a wide range of specimen sizes, from small wires and fibers to larger sheets or rods. The clamping force can be fine-tuned by adjusting the grip’s jaw opening, making them suitable for a variety of testing applications.

To install Clamp Grips on a testing machine:

  1. Attach the grips to the machine’s crosshead or load frame using the provided mounting hardware.
  2. Place the specimen between the jaws of the clamp.
  3. Tighten the clamp using the manual adjustment mechanism or screw to ensure a secure hold.

Begin the test once the specimen is securely clamped in place.

Key features of Clamp Grips include:

  • Adjustable clamping mechanism to accommodate different specimen sizes.
  • Durable construction made from high-strength materials for long-lasting use.
  • Manual or automated tightening options for precise clamping force.
  • Versatility for testing a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.

Compact design, making them ideal for both laboratory and field use.aa

Clamp Grips are primarily designed for room-temperature testing. However, some models may be suitable for moderate temperature testing. For high-temperature applications, it is important to confirm if the specific clamp grip is rated for such conditions, or opt for grips designed specifically for high-temperature environments.

The maximum force Clamp Grips can hold depends on the specific model and the material being tested. Most models are capable of handling forces up to several kN. The specific force rating is provided by the manufacturer and varies depending on the design and materials of the clamp.

Advantages of Clamp Grips include:

  • Easy specimen attachment and quick adjustment.
  • Secure clamping to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
  • Adjustable jaw openings to handle various specimen sizes.
  • Cost-effective compared to more complex testing grips.

Durability and long service life, even under rigorous testing conditions.aa

To maintain Clamp Grips:

  • Regularly clean the grips to remove dirt, debris, and material residues.
  • Inspect the jaws for wear or damage, and replace them if necessary.
  • Lubricate the tightening mechanism periodically to prevent rust and ensure smooth operation.

Check the clamping force to ensure it is consistent and secure.

Clamp Grips can be used for fatigue testing if the testing involves lower cycles and moderate forces. For high-cycle fatigue tests, it is recommended to use advanced grips designed for fatigue testing, such as pneumatic or hydraulic grips that provide more consistent clamping forces over long cycles.

Clamp Grips are used in a variety of industries for material testing, including:

  • Automotive (for testing parts and materials used in vehicles)
  • Aerospace (for testing materials like composites and metals)
  • Research and Development (for various material testing applications)
  • Plastics and Polymers (for testing flexible materials and plastics)

Construction (for materials like wood, steel, and concrete)

Yes, offers various models of Clamp Grips tailored for different materials and testing needs. These include:

  • Small-sized clamp grips for wires, fibers, and small specimens.
  • Large-sized clamp grips for larger sheets, rods, or tubes.

Specialized clamp grips designed for unique materials such as textiles, composites, or films.

Clamp Grips typically come with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Extended warranties may be available depending on the specific model and customer needs.

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