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Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips
The Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips are versatile, easy-to-load grips for a wide range of tensile and fatigue applications.
MTS Systems — FCB502B, FCH203A, FMB503A, FMB503B
MTS Fundamental™ Mechanical Bollard Grips are value-priced grips designed to reduce stress concentration on specimens and avoid grip-induced failures. They are suitable for tensile tests of cords, filaments, fibers, fine wire and yarn.
Test types
Test specimens
| MODEL | PART NUMBER | GRIP TYPE | FORCE CAPACITY | UPPER GRIP WEIGHT | TEMPERATURE RATING | ATTACHMENT TYPE | COMBINED UPPER/LOWER GRIP HEIGHT | GRIP WIDTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCB502B | 100-231-828 | Manual Bollard | 0.5 kN (112 lbf) | 0.91 kg (2.0 lbs) | 0°C (32°F) up to 50°C (122°F) | D | 280 mm (11 in) | 114.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| FCH203A | 100-231-829 | Manual Bollard | 2 kN (450 lbf) | 1.07 kg (2.4 lbs) | 0°C (32°F) up to 50°C (122°F) | D | 316 mm (12.4 in) | 177 mm (7.0 in) |
| FMB503A | 100-034-764 | Manual Bollard | 5 kN (1,125 lbf) | 0.84 kg (1.8 lbs) | -40°C (-40°F) up to 200°C (392°F) | D | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 108 mm (4.2 in) |
| FMB503B | 100-034-765 | Manual Bollard | 5 kN (1,125 lbf) | 1.1 kg (1.4 lbs) | -40°C (-40°F) up to 200°C (392°F) | D | 368 mm (14.4 in) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| MODEL | PROFILE | SURFACE | MINIMUM LENGTH | SPECIMEN RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCB502B | Flat | Smooth Steel | 190 mm (7.5 in) | ø 0-1.5 mm ( ø 0-0.04 in) |
| FCH203A | Flat | Smooth Steel | 250 mm (4.8 in) | ø 0-1.5 mm ( ø 0-0.04 in) |
| FMB503A | Flat | Sawtooth Steel | 300 mm (11.8 in) | ø 0-4 mm (0-0.16 in) |
| FMB503B | Flat | Sawtooth Steel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | ø 0-6 mm ( ø 0-0.23 in) |
Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.
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The Series 647 Hydraulic Wedge Grips are versatile, easy-to-load grips for a wide range of tensile and fatigue applications.
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Wedges for Series 647 Wedge Grips come in a variety of surfaces to meet requirements.
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Series 647 All-Temperature Grips can be operated within an environmental chamber at temperatures up to 1000°F (540°C).
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MTS Fundamental™ Hydraulic Wedge Grips are ideal for higher force capacity tensile testing.