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Spring Loaded Fold Grip

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Spring Loaded Fold Grip

This self-tightening grip has a spring-loaded roller, which holds flexible samples firnly as load is applied.  Sample material is wound around the cross hatch knurl of the 10mm (0.39") diameter roller and held in contact with the serrated rear body, thereby preventing slippage within the grip.

Capacity

2000N (200kgf, 450lbf)

Applications

Used for tensile testing of flexible materials:

• Elastomers
• Films
• Polymers
• Rubber
• Fabrics
• Leather

Related Case Studies

• Plastic Film Tension Test
• Tensile Test on Rubber