WGX100 Wedge Grip, 100kN Capacity

WGX100 Wedge grips can be used in a variety of tensile testing applications. They can be used for tensile testing of wires, plastics, metals, elastomers and more. The initial gripping of the sample is done by the jaws tightening as the wedge grip body moves upwards as the handle is rotated. This design keeps the jaws moving horizontally only. No vertical movement of the jaws means there won't be a compression load applied to the test specimen during the initial loading of the sample. The main gripping force is generated during the test by the self-tightening wedging action. Jaw options include pyramid and V-jaw with different opening sizes. Pyramid jaws are designed for flat samples, V-jaws for round samples. Specifications Force capacity:  100 kN [20,000 lbF] Jaw Width: 100 mm Connection: 31.8 mm (1.25") female eye end - Adapters for other sizes Temperature range: 0°C … +130°C Model Jaw Type Opening Weight of 1 grip with pair of jaws WGX100-P16 Pyramid 0-16 mm 48 kg [105 lbs] WGX100-P28 Pyramid 13-28 mm 47 kg [104 lbs] WGX100-V16 V-Jaws Sample Ø 5–16 mm 48 kg [105 lbs] WGX100-V28 V-Jaws Sample Ø 16–28 mm 47 kg [104 lbs] Included Items (1) Wedge grip (1) Pair of jaws