Holding/Placing specimens in the most uniform manner is one of the basic requirements for obtaining reliable and repeatable test results. The specimen must be held in such a way that it does not slip within the grips nor should the specimen break at the jaw. Alignment of the grips is essential to ensure the forces are applied ‘in axis’ between the loadcell and the test frame.
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Compression platen
Hittites offers concentric rings etched on the surface help centering the specimens with various diameters and load carryings.
Fracture Mechanics Clevis Grips
Clevis grips designed for both static and dynamic tests as per standards and also for high temperature applications.
3 and 4 point bend Fixtures
Bend test plays prominent role in mechanical testing, Hittites offers wide variety of bend fixtures with easy install and for static and fatigue tests. Design and manufacturing according to ASTM for damage free under load.