Instron    Norwood, MA 02062-2643
Feb 13, 2013 Available in 22,000 and 56,000 lbf capacities, Manual Wedge Grips are suitable for tensile tests on composites, metals, and plastics over temperature range of -112 to +482°F. Grips incorporate moving body, driven by worm gear drive, which closes jaw faces together in self-centering action to clamp specimen. Symmetrical construction of grip body provides even clamping of specimen under load. Together, these features ensure accurate specimen alignment, satisfying Nadcap AC7122-1 and AC7101.

INSTRON    Grove City, PA 16127
Jan 21, 2013 Designed to enhance gripping performance, usability, and operator safety, hydraulic side-action grips with DuraSync technology are field-serviceable and can be used in high-capacity metals testing. DuraSync technology consists of mechanical synchronizer located outside gripping pocket, which prevents mechanical failure due to contamination. Adjustable clamping force alleviates specimen slippage and grip breaks, and opposing jaw faces repeatedly self-center during specimen clamping.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 11, 2013 Unilock 5-axis workholding product offerings locate/stabilize workpieces. With dual 45° 105/65 Base Plates, 5-Axis Duo Bridge can mount directly on top of 5-axis table or be loaded through pair of zero-point chucks. Unilock 5-Axis Riser Chucks, Extensions, and Reductions, with 80 mm working diameter, are offered on base plates or as stacking modules in 75 and 100 mm heights. Infinitely adjustable First Grips and Dovetail Grips are limited only by length of thread that pulls jaws together.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Mar 10, 2009 Capable of handling sample thickness of 6 mm maximum, model G1061 wedge grip suits tensile testing applications up to 1,200 lb. It features 19 mm wide serrated and hardened stainless steel jaws, which ride on rollers and are opened with ergonomic spring loaded knob and rack and pinion type mechanism. Suited for testing of plastics, metals, packaging materials, and medical devices, grip is designed to mount on any force gauge, test stand, or material tester.

Stafford Manufacturing Corporation    North Reading, MA 01864-0277
Sep 18, 2008 SlipKnot(TM) is molded from weather-resistant nylon for use with braided or stranded lines to create secure, adjustable knot. Featuring ribbed construction for sure grip, egg-shaped device fits in palm of hand. Feed line through SlipKnot(TM), and, by holding one side and twisting the other, internal mechanism grips line with up to 200 lb holding power, depending upon rope construction. Available in blue, orange, and yellow, it comes in 3 sizes for 3/8, 7/16 and ½ in. rope.

GripWorks    Arnold, MO 63010
Jun 21, 2002 Soffoam grips are extruded from high density, closed-cell foam rubber. Produced in NPVC, EPDM, and CPE materials, grips are available in diameters up to 2.5 in. Extruded tubes can be further processed into various sizes and styles, from smooth finish to sculptured form, in either standard or customized designs. Non-slip surface and shock-absorption capabilities provide firm grasp to decrease hand fatigue and reduce muscle strain.

GripWorks    Arnold, MO 63010
May 08, 2002 SofTouch Grips provide comfort of foam and durability of vinyl. Weather-resistant qualities and non-slip finish make them suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Applications include lawn and garden tools, exercise equipment, outdoor power equipment, and hand tools. Wide selection of color and sizes are available.