Load Unit: Control Module - MTS Systems 318 Series Product Information

318 Load Unit: Control Module

Hydraulic Grip Control
C
ONTROL
Hydraulic Grip Controls
Pressure
Pressure
Rate
Rate
60 Operation
The controls for the 318 Load Unit are located on a module mounted to the front
of the load unit.
Pressure
Rate
Series 318 Load Unit Controls
D
ESCRIPTION
Controls the optional hydraulic grips. Hydraulic grips let you quickly and
easily install and remove specimens. The left handle controls the lower grip
and the right handle controls the upper grip.
Adjusts the amount of hydraulic pressure to the grips. The adjustment range is
1–21 MPa (100–3000 psi) or 1–69 MPa (100–10,000 psi). The highest
pressure setting depends on the maximum pressure setting. Adjust the control
clockwise to increase the hydraulic pressure. Use the pressure gage to measure
the clamping force.
Adjusts how fast the grips clamp and unclamp.
Adjust the control clockwise to slow the clamping of the specimen.
Crosshead Lift / Lock Control
Unclamp Clamp
Upper
Grip
Lower
Grip
Emergency Stop
318 Load Unit