MTS Systems

Series 647 All-Temperature Hydraulic Wedge Grips

Series 647 All-Temperature Grips can be operated within an environmental chamber at temperatures up to 1000°F (540°C). Two models are available: one with a range from –130 to 315°C (–200°F to +600°F), and the other from –130 to 540°C (–200°F to +1000°F).

Key Features & Benefits

  • Rapid Specimen Changeover — Remote opening and closing allows specimens to be changed quickly
  • Accurate — Low thermal gradients minimize risk of thermal stress on specimen
  • Adjustable Pressure — Hydraulic pressure can be adjusted, allowing these grips to be used for testing a variety of materials
  • Multiple Wedge Selection — A wide variety of wedges are available to meet your testing requirements

Applications

Test types

TensionShearFractureFatigueCompressionTorsion180 Degree Peel

Test specimens

CeramicsMetalsCompositesPlastics

Test standards

ASTM D3039ASTM D3518ASTM E21ASTM E517ASTM E646ASTM E8-E8MISO 10113ISO 10275ISO 6892-1ISO 6892-2ISO 14129ISO 527-4ISO 527-5EN 2561EN 2597EN 6031

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

647 ALL-TEMPERATURE HYDRAULIC WEDGE GRIPS
Specifications
MODEL TEMPERATURE RANGE FORCE RATING DYNAMIC FORCE RATING MONOTONIC UPPER WEIGHT LOWER WEIGHT STUD SIZE
647.02A-31 –200 to 600°F 5.5 kip 7.0 kip 31 lb 36 lb 1/2-20
647.02A-32 –130 to 315°C 25 kN 31 kN 14 kg 17 kg M12 x 1.25
647.02A-51 –200 to 1000°F 5.5 kip 7.0 kip 31 lb 36 lb 1/2-20
647.02A-52 –130 to 540°C 25 kN 31 kN 14 kg 17 kg M12 x 1.25
647.10A-31 –200 to 600°F 22 kip 27 kip 125 lb 142 lb 1-14
647.10A-32 –130 to 315°C 100 kN 120 kN 57 kg 65 kg M27 x 2
647.10A-51 –200 to 1000°F 22 kip 27 kip 125 lb 142 lb 1-14
647.10A-52 –130 to 540°C 100 kN 120 kN 57 kg 65 kg M27 x 2
647.25A-31 –200 to 600°F 55 kip 75 kip 269 lb 289 lb 1-1/2-12
647.25A-32 –130 to 315°C 250 kN 333 kN 122 kg 131 kg M36 x 2
647.25A-51 –200 to 1000°F 55 kip 75 kip 269 lb 289 lb 1-1/2-12
647.25A-52 –130 to 540°C 250 kN 333 kN 122 kg 131 kg M36 x 2
Note: Grip weights would change with different extension lengths. Contact MTS for more information.
Dimensions
Model Number A B C* D E F*
647.02 114 mm (4.5 in) 112 mm (4.4 in) 267 mm (10.5 in) 94 to 112 mm (3.8 to 4.4 in) 66 mm (2.6 in) 150 mm (5.9 in)
647.1 203 mm (8.0 in) 160 mm (6.3 in) 297 mm (11.7 in) 117 to 132 mm (4.6 to 5.2 in) 99 mm (3.9 in) 155 mm (6.1 in)
647.25 267 mm (10.5 in) 226 mm (8.9 in) 285 mm (11.2 in) 142 to 168 mm (5.6 to 6.6 in) 122 mm (4.8 in) 165 mm (6.5 in)
* Note: Other grip extension lengths are available. Contact MTS for more information.
Wedge Selection
GRIP MODEL WEDGE SHAPE SPECIMEN THICKNESS OR DIAMETER (VEE)* INCHES SPECIMEN THICKNESS OR DIAMETER (VEE)* MILLIMETERS WEDGE DIMENSIONS A WEDGE DIMENSIONS B
647.02 Flat 0 to 0.28 0 to 7.1 25 mm (1.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in)
647.02 Flat 0.28 to 0.57 7.1 to 14.4 25 mm (1.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in)
647.02 Vee 0.12 to 0.32/0.37 3.0 to 8.1/9.4 25 mm (1.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in)
647.02 Vee 0.35 to 0.43/0.60 8.9 to 10.9/15.2 25 mm (1.0 in) 38 mm (1.5 in)
647.1 Flat 0 to 0.30 0 to 7.6 45 mm (1.75 in) 64 mm (2.5 in)
647.1 Flat 0.28 to 0.56 7.1 to 14.2 45 mm (1.75 in) 64 mm (2.5 in)
647.1 Vee 0.23 to 0.40/0.47 5.84 to 10.2/11.9 45 mm (1.75 in) 64 mm (2.5 in)
647.1 Vee 0.43 to 0.50/0.65 10.9 to 12.7/16.5 45 mm (1.75 in) 64 mm (2.5 in)
647.1 Flat 0.46 to 0.75 11.7 to 19.0 45 mm (1.75 in) 64 mm (2.5 in)
647.25 Flat 0.04 to 0.47 1.0 to 11.9 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
647.25 Flat 0.24 to 0.67 6.1 to 17.0 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
647.25 Flat 0.59 to 1.02 15.0 to 25.9 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
647.25 Vee 0.42 to 0.66/0.78 10.7 to 16.8/19.8 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
647.25 Vee 0.66 to 0.79/1.03 16.8 to 20.1/26.1 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
647.25 Vee 0.25 to 0.40/0.53 6.4 to 10.2/13.4 50 mm (2.0 in) 89 mm (3.5 in)
* Maximum specimen diameter for vee wedges is based on loading specimen from top, not side.

Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.

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