600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (Two Spherical)

W-5552-B | 600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (Two Spherical)

Universal Spherical Tension Adapter kit providing two patented Male-to-Male spherical adapters for mounting accessories.

Provides increased self alignment over a single USTA setup and theoretical elimination of all torque loads due to misalignment. When the lower accessory is unusually heavy or where a specimen must be manually aligned prior to applying load, consider single USTA kit.

Patent US 7,913,574 B2

Capacity: 600kN (135,000 lbf)

Upper Effective Length: 129mm (5.06in)

Lower Effective Length: 129mm (5.06in)

Angle of Freedom from Center: 3 degrees

Frame Interface: Type IIAm (M72x3 LH)

Accessory Interface:

• Full Capacity: Type RIIm (M48x2 RH)
• 100kN Capacity: Type R3f (0.75in-10 RH)

Notes:

1. For connection of 300kN rated accessories, also order W-5552-D Reducing Adapter and Extension Kit.
2. For frames without external grips, consider minimum tension opening, add W-5552-C as required to extend USTA length.
3. For use with legacy SATEC accessories, use W-5553-A.
4. For use with Instron EM accessories, use W-5553-B.