Instron 2716 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the low capacity (24.5 kN to 147 kN [5000 lb to 30000
lb]) Series 2716 and 2736 wedge action grips and describes the grip components.
Illustrations and text detail the grip components and their function.
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Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Purpose
Instron Series 2716 and 2736 wedge action grips hold a test specimen between a
stationary load frame member and a force producing crosshead or actuator.
Figure 1
and Figure 2 illustrates the grips and their components.