Advanced Hydraulic Wedge Action Grips

2742 and 2743 Series - Instron

The Instron advanced hydraulic wedge action grips deliver controlled, constant gripping force using an external hydraulic supply across static and dynamic testing. They support capacities up to 600 kN (static) and 500 kN (dynamic), with interchangeable jaw faces for round or flat specimens. The design ensures jaw face positions remain fixed during gripping (eliminating preload), compensates for changes in specimen thickness, and is ideally suited for use with metals, composites, and plastics.