600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (One Spherical/One Rigid
W-5552-A | 600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (One Spherical & One Rigid)
Universal Spherical Tension Adapter kit providing one patented Male-to-Male spherical adapter for mounting to load cell or upper grip secondary load string adapter, and one Male-to-Male rigid adapter for mounting to the machine base, actuator, or lower grip secondary load string adapter.
Provides self alignment when the lower accessory is unusually heavy or where a specimen must be manually aligned prior to applying load.
Patent US 7,913,574 B2
Capacity: 600kN (135,000 lbf)
Upper Effective Length: 129mm (5.06in)
Lower Effective Length: 132mm (5.18in)
Angle of Freedom from Center: 3 degrees
Frame Interface: Type IIAm (M72x3 LH)
Accessory Interface:
- Full Capacity: Type IIm (M48x2 RH)
- 100kN Capacity: Type R3f (0.75in-10 RH)
Notes:
- For connection of 300kN rated accessories, also order W-5552-D Reducing Adapter and Extension Kit.
- For frames without external grips, consider minimum tension opening, add W-5552-C as required to extend USTA length.
- For use with legacy SATEC accessories, use W-5553-A.
- For use with Instron EM accessories, use W-5553-B
Capacity | 600 kN (135,000 lbf) |
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Upper Effective Length | 129 mm (5.06 in) |
Upper Fitting | Type IIA Male (M72x3pLH) |