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Small Lightweight Pneumatic Grip 100 N
240 g single-rod pneumatic grip: 200 N clamping at 7 bar, rated 100 N tensile, with jaws from 25 x 25 mm to 25 x 100 mm.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-PG-160 | ● Configured to order
Only 240 g (about 0.53 lb) per grip without jaws
200 N (about 45 lbf) clamping at 7 bar; max. air pressure 16 bar
Rated 100 N (about 22.5 lbf) tensile load at a 0.5 coefficient of friction
Jaw opening up to 20 mm (about 0.79 in), depending on jaws
Jaw faces from 25 x 25 mm to 25 x 100 mm, including 1 x 3 in faces
Smooth, nickel-plated, rubber, pyramid, wave and diamond faces by size
Standards: ASTM D882 · ASTM D3822 · ASTM F88
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A pneumatic grip for tests where every gram on the load cell counts
When a specimen breaks at a few newtons, the grip hanging on the load cell can weigh more than the force you are trying to measure. The UGC-PG-160 tackles that with a 240 g body (without jaws) and a single pneumatic rod. It is used on thin films and foils, fibers and filaments, labels and medical packaging, and small electronic components, where a heavy grip would eat into a small load cell's range.
Clamping force and rated load
At 7 bar (about 102 psi) the rod develops 200 N of clamping force, roughly 45 lbf, and the grip accepts air pressure up to 16 bar (about 232 psi). The grip is rated for 100 N of tensile load (about 22.5 lbf) at a coefficient of friction of 0.5 between jaw and specimen. That rating is a reminder that holding capacity depends on the jaw face and the material: a rubber face on a film behaves differently from a pyramid face on a filament. A pressure regulator lets you lower the clamping force for films that would otherwise be crushed at the jaw line.
Jaws and versions
Jaw opening is up to 20 mm, depending on the jaws. Jaws are ordered separately from the grip, so you can start with one face set and add others as your test list grows:
25 x 25 mm: smooth, rubber, pyramid and diamond faces
25 x 50 mm: smooth, rubber, pyramid, wave and diamond faces
25 x 60 mm and 25 x 100 mm: smooth, nickel-plated, rubber and pyramid faces
25.4 x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in): smooth, nickel-plated, rubber and pyramid faces
Mounting and machine fit
The coupling is a female clevis for a Ø 8 mm pin, which is smaller than the clevis on most of our pneumatic grips, so check your machine's connection; adapters are available on request. Air connects through an M5 port. With a 100 N rating, the grip suits low-capacity setups such as the Mark-10 100 lbF tensile tester and other F-series motorized testers, as well as the Galdabini 2.5 kN benchtop UTM.
The temperature range is 0 to +70 °C depending on jaws, with other ranges on request; specify pull rods if the grips will work inside an environmental chamber. Foot pedals, hand switches and a regulator are on the pneumatic grip accessories page.
Tell us the specimen, expected peak force and machine coupling, and we will match jaws and accessories. Request a quote.
Operating pneumatic grips with foot pedals
At a glance
Max. tensile force: 100 N at 0.5 coefficient of friction
Clamping force: 200 N at 7 bar (max. air pressure 16 bar)
Jaw opening: 0–20 mm, depending on jaws
Jaw face size: 25 x 25 to 25 x 100 mm; 25.4 x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in)
Coupling: Female clevis, Ø 8 mm pin
Pneumatic connection: M5
Small Lightweight Pneumatic Grip 100 N Specifications
MAX. TENSILE FORCE
100 N at 0.5 coefficient of friction
CLAMPING FORCE
200 N at 7 bar (max. air pressure 16 bar)
JAW OPENING
0–20 mm, depending on jaws
JAW FACE SIZE
25 x 25 to 25 x 100 mm; 25.4 x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in)
COUPLING
Female clevis, Ø 8 mm pin
PNEUMATIC CONNECTION
M5
BODY MATERIAL
Anodized aluminum
TEMPERATURE RANGE
0 to +70 °C, depending on jaws; other ranges on request
WEIGHT
240 g per grip, without jaws
PART REF.
UGC-PG-160
Models & Options
Name — Description (Part #)
Jaws 25 x 25 mm — Smooth, rubber, pyramid or diamond faces (Specify at order)
Jaws 25 x 50 mm — Smooth, rubber, pyramid, wave or diamond faces (Specify at order)
Jaws 25 x 60 mm — Smooth, nickel-plated, rubber or pyramid faces (Specify at order)
Jaws 25 x 100 mm — Smooth, nickel-plated, rubber or pyramid faces (Specify at order)
Jaws 25.4 x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in) — Smooth, nickel-plated, rubber or pyramid faces (Specify at order)
Pull rods — For use inside a temperature chamber (On request)
What's Included
Lightweight pneumatic grip(s), 240 g each without jaws
Jaws are ordered separately in the face type and size you need
Pull rods for temperature chamber use are available as an option
Foot pedals, hand switches and pressure regulator are sold separately
Supported Test Standards
ASTM D882 — Tensile properties of thin plastic sheeting
ASTM D3822 — Tensile properties of single textile fibers
ASTM F88 — Seal strength of flexible barrier materials
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Pneumatic Grip Accessories and Foot Switches — Foot pedals, hand switches and regulator
100 lbF tensile tester — Mark-10 low-force motorized tester
2.5 kN benchtop UTM — Galdabini universal testing machine
Adapters — Adapt the Ø 8 mm clevis to your machine
Environmental chambers — Use with pull rods for temperature tests
“Customer quote”
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Small Lightweight Pneumatic Grip 100 N FAQ
Why is the rated tensile force lower than the clamping force?
The rod clamps with 200 N at 7 bar. The grip is rated for 100 N of tensile load at a jaw-to-specimen friction coefficient of 0.5, so the usable load depends on the jaw face and specimen.
How heavy is the UGC-PG-160?
240 g per grip without jaws.
Can I run higher air pressure?
The grip accepts up to 16 bar; at 7 bar it clamps with 200 N. A pressure regulator lets you set the pressure for each material.
Which jaw sizes are available?
25 x 25, 25 x 50, 25 x 60 and 25 x 100 mm, plus 25.4 x 76.2 mm (1 x 3 in), with face types that vary by size.
What coupling does it use?
A female clevis for a Ø 8 mm pin. Tell us your machine and we will supply a matching adapter.
Can it be used in a temperature chamber?
Yes, specify pull rods for chamber use. The standard range is 0 to +70 °C depending on jaws; other ranges are on request.