Instron 2716-016, Руководство оператора

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Fiber Grips
The Fiber Grips are normally used in a vertical, or axial,
orientation. In this position, better specimen alignment
can be obtained and the grips do not occupy as much of
the test space. In this position, however, it is slightly
more difficult to to load specimens into the grips. Mount-
ing the grips in the horizontal position will mke it easier
to load specimens, but there is somewhat more flex in
the grips. The mounting positions of the two grips (upper
and lower) do not need to match.
Converting from Vertical to Horizontal Mounting
To convert the Fiber Grips from a vertical to a horizontal
mounting, do the following:
(a) Unscrew the clamp nut (see Figure 3-1). This will
separate the grip clamp assembly from the clevis
adapter.
(b) Slide the clamp nut down the grip shaft toward the
grip clamps. This will expose the knurled clamp
shaft nut. Remove the clamp shaft nut, then remove
the grip assembly from the grip adapter.
(c) Place the bracket assembly on the grip clevis adapter
(see Figure 3-2), and tighten the clamp nut against it.
(d) Back off the knurled adjustment nut on the grip
frame to relieve the pressure on the grip faces. Re-
move both grip faces by pressing out the grip face
pins.
(e) Press the jaw face ends of the frames together. This
provides enough clearance to pass the square post of
Fiber Grips M10-82716-14
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