Wedge Action Grips with Stationary Bodies and Moving Jaws Model# G109 Available Force Ratings Up to 500 kN (112,500 lbf) Specimens Up to 50 mm (2 in) in diameter or thickness Clamp type Gearbox Mechanical wedge grips feature easy specimen loading, self tightening and self alignment. Wedge gripping force increases as the pull load goes up - so these self-tightening grips are ideal when high clamp load is needed,such as gripping difficult hard materials. Tensile wedge jaws also offer a high mechanical advantage by the way they tighten. As the grip body is drawn up, inclined sides push against the matching side of the faces which move laterally against the specimen. The grip faces are spring loaded on the top, against the body. The open front allows faces to be interchanged as well as easy specimen loading. Note: Optional adapters or mechanical connections available for all test machines. FEATURES & BENEFITS Jaw movement by simple lever action - Sample preload or 'bite' via hand crank. Jaw sizes available up to 60 mm x 110 mm (2.36 in x 4.33 in) Jaw carrier with smaller jaw size inserts make it possible to use both sides of jaw - increasing jaw life. Multiple jaw sizes and surface types available including serrated flat jaws, V jaws for rounds, and diamond surface coated jaws. Optional Pneumatic Assist System for clamping samples

Wedge Action Grips with Stationary Bodies and Moving Jaws Model# G140W Force 3 Models - from 400 kN to 600 kN (90,000 lbf to 135,000 lbf) Thickness 50 mm (1.97 in) Clamp type Gearbox Mechanical wedge grips feature easy specimen loading, self tightening and self alignment. Wedge gripping force increases as the pull load goes up - so these self-tightening grips are ideal when high clamp load is needed,such as gripping difficult hard materials. Tensile wedge jaws also offer a high mechanical advantage by the way they tighten. As the grip body is drawn up, inclined sides push against the matching side of the faces which move laterally against the specimen. The grip faces are spring loaded on the top, against the body. The open front allows faces to be interchanged as well as easy specimen loading.

Wedge Action Grips with Stationary Bodies and Moving Jaws Model# G45 Force 3 models from 250 kN to 400 kN (55,000 lbf to 90,000 lbf) Thickness 75 mm (2.95 in) Clamp type Gearbox Mechanical wedge grips feature easy specimen loading, self tightening and self alignment. Wedge gripping force increases as the pull load goes up - so these self-tightening grips are ideal when high clamp load is needed,such as gripping difficult hard materials. Tensile wedge jaws also offer a high mechanical advantage by the way they tighten. As the grip body is drawn up, inclined sides push against the matching side of the faces which move laterally against the specimen. The grip faces are spring loaded on the top, against the body. The open front allows faces to be interchanged as well as easy specimen loading. Note: Optional adapters or mechanical connections available for all test machines.

Model# G238 Force 2.5 kN (550 lbf) and 10 kN (2,250 lbf) Base Width 30 mm (1.4 in) Base Length 150 mm (6 in) and 300 mm (12 in) Minimum Soan 4 mm (0.16 in) Roller 1,2,3,4,5,6,6.35,8,10,12,12.7 mm - Length made to requirements FEATURES & BENEFITS Applications include composites, plastics, metal, medical products, electronics and other materials. Modular product construction makes it possible to configure fixtures to specific test requirements. Configurations for ASTM, ISO, DIN, EN and other standards available. Each fixture features adjustable span lengths, multiple types and sizes of anvils, interchangeable rollers with variety of diameters and lengths. Special anvils for short spans. Rollers feature elastic springs and are free to rotate. Machine Adapters made to match your test machine attachment points.

Model# GC1421-238 GC1421-238 is designed to determine the fracture toughness, Kic, of advanced ceramics at ambient temperature, as specified by ASTM C1421. It comes in both three and four point configurations. The roller supports are to be made of hardened steel, with a hardness of at least 40 Rockwell C, and diameter of 4.5mm. ASTM requires that the fixture have a span between the supports 4 to 10 times the thickness of the test specimen. The bottom rollers must be free to roll outward, and in the case of the four point fixture, upper rollers must be free to roll inward during loading to minimize frictional effects. Reference ASTM Standard C1421, 2009, Standard Test Method for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2009 FEATURES & BENEFITS Meets ASTM C1421 for 3 Point Bend Rating: 10 kN (2250 lb) 4.5mm Roller Diameter Maximum Temperature 280C Metric Ruler

Model# GC1341-238 Force 5 kN (1,124 lbf) Maximum Span Lower span adjustable to a ~260 mm max Upper span adjustable to a ~180 mm max Roller 10.16 mm roller diameter by 40 mm wide FEATURES & BENEFITS Tests fiber reinforced ceramic composites in accordance with ASTM C1341 Max force capacity 5kN 3 point and 4 point loading configuration Bracketing for a 19 mm diameter LVDT (LVDT not included) 15.9 mm (5/8 in) female cup adapters with a hole for a 8 mm diameter cross pin Tests for flexural strength and strain, fracture strength and strain, modulus of elasticity, and stress-strain curves

Model# GC133-689 GC133-689 performs three point rupture tests of refractories, as specified by ASTM C133. ASTM requires a test fixture with a curved surface to apply the load along the centerline of the test specimen. The support pieces must be at least the width of the test specimen, and means of aligning the test specimen should be included. Reference ASTM Standard C133, 2003, Standard Test Methods for Cold Crushing Strength and Modulus of Rupture Refractories, Drawing is copyright ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2003 FEATURES & BENEFITS Made per ASTM C133 Rated to 150kN (33,750 lbf) For 9 in. long samples Max. sample width 4.5 in. 60 mm female cup adapter with a hole for a 25 mm dia. cross pin

Model# GC1161-238 GC1161-238 meets Fixture Requirements of ASTM C1161 and designed to be used to test bending strength of ceramic materials. ASTM C1161 requires a three point and a four point bend test of the ceramic specimen. The three point bend test is a simple beam loaded at the center. The four point bend test is also a simple beam loaded at the quarter points. The bearing edges for the test fixture must be cylindrical and made of hardened steel or ceramic. The bearing edges must be free to rotate to reduce friction and insure a load perpendicular to the test specimen. This requirement does not apply to the center edge in the three point bend test. In the four point bend test however, if the test specimen doesn't meet the C1161 requirements for parallelism, then a semi-artic ulating fixture can be used. If the test specimen does not meet the C1161 requirements for parallelism then a fully-articulating fixture must be used. GC1161-238 meets the requirements of ASTM C1161 for a fully-articulated bend test fixture of ceramic materials. Contact an application engineer to configure a solution to your application requirements. (1-800-430-6536) Reference: ASTM Standard C1161, 2008, Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature, Drawing is copyright ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2008 FEATURES & BENEFITS Metric Ruler Articulating Rollers Meets ASTM C1161 Support span - adjusts ~12 to 150 mm (0.47" to 6") x 30 mm wide Load capacity at maximum span: 2.5 kN (550 lb) Interchangeable rollers - 2 sets - select from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.35, 8, 10, 12, 12,7 Requires 5/8" male post Loading span - adjusts ~12 to 150 mm (0.47" to 6") x 30 mm wide

Model# G103 Force 50 kN (11,250 lbf) Base Width 50 mm (2 in) Maximum Span 170 mm (6.7 in) Minimum Span 8 mm (0.32 in) Roller 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 mm (50 mm length standard) FEATURES & BENEFITS Applications include composites, plastics, metal, medical products, electronics and other materials. Modular product construction makes it possible to configure fixtures to specific test requirements. Configurations for ASTM, ISO, DIN, EN and other standards available. Each fixture features adjustable span lengths, multiple types and sizes of anvils, interchangeable rollers with variety of diameters and lengths. Special anvils for short spans. Rollers feature elastic springs and are free to rotate. Machine Adapters made to match your test machine attachment points.