TH243 Wedge Grips – 20 kN and 50 kN

Wedge Grips 20kN & 50kN capacity Multi purpose, self-tightening grips.
Suitable for metal or plastic specimens (with medium strength) etc.

Easy to use: The grips feature a lever arm for quick loading and releasing of the samples. The wedge-shaped design of the jaws causes the clamping force to increase, as tension is an applied during the test.

Wedge Grips manufactured in Germany to the highest standards by the World leader in grips and fixtures for materials testing.

  • Item No. TH243-20 & TH243-50
  • Tensile force 20 kN 50 kN
  • Temperature range
    • 0°C – +130°C (TH243)
    • -70°C – +280°C (TH243-Ni)
    • -70°C – +280°C (TH243- Special Chamber Option including counter weights)
  • Body Steel, phosphate coated (TH243)
  • Steel, nickel plated (TH243-Ni)
  • Weight 3.8 kg each grip (without jaws) 20kN 6.75 kg each grip (without jaws) 50kN
  • Scope of delivery 1 pair of grips (without jaws)

See data sheet for more details, photo’s & drawings 

Wedge grips to fit any Universal Testing Machine:- Instron, Zwick, Lloyds, AMETEK, Mecmesin, Shimadzu, Admet, Tinius Olsen etc.

Extensive range of other grips and fixtures available for all types of testing. We only have a very small selection of grips on our website, contact us todayand our friendly and experienced engineers will help you find the best grips for your materials testing requirements. We also have the ability to provide custom grips and fixtures.

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