An easy solution designed by Instron European Headquarters, High Wycombe/UK, was developed to specifically overcome the problem of premature failure for industrial textile fibers - including aramid and UHMWPE. The Instron pneumatic cord and yarn grips (2714-04x), which test up to 2 kN, are designed with interchangeable clamping blocks that accommodate fibers or yarns made from conventional fibers or newly developed high-performance fibers. This cost-effective new feature allows the utilization of the same grip body as the common actuator and carrier for a range of application-specific clamping blocks. Whereas before the addition of the interchangeable clamping blocks, it was necessary for a lab to purchase a full set of grips, with grip bodies, grip faces, and single purpose capstans.
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