The self-aligning tension grips are designed to perform static tensile tests on threaded-end test specimens to various international standards, including ASTM E8, ASTM A370, and ASTM A48. The grips are designed with a double alignment arrangement at each end, which forms a universal joint of movement. This ensures the specimens are loaded in uniaxial tension, and do not require any adjustment during use. A full range of interchangeable grip heads are available for use with specimens of different cross-sectional areas. A safety guard is provided for the shoulder specimen grips to prevent specimens being ejected from the grips where stored energy is released on specimen breakage.

The threaded-end specimen holders are designed to perform static tensile tests on threaded-end specimens to various standards, including ASTM E8 and ASTM A370. The specimen holder has threads on each end: one end threads into an adaptor (purchased separately) connecting it to the frame, and the other end having threads to hold the specimen. With a properly aligned crosshead, the threaded-end specimen holders ensure the specimens are loaded in uniaxial tension. Each set contains 2 threaded-end specimen holders. Capacity 267 kN. Temperature Rating: +5°C to +40°C

The modular design offers a single set of holders and interchangeable split inserts that match industry standard dimensions for performing tensile testing on shoulder-end and button-end specimens. Each set of insert holders requires at least one set of inserts to perform a test.