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Vise Grip 5 kN – Self-Aligning Screw Action Grip
General-purpose 5 kN screw action vise grip with jaws on socket bearings and 10 kN clamping at 15 Nm, in standard and 220 mm tall versions.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-VG-130 | ● Configured to order
Rated 5 kN (1,124 lbf) with 10 kN (2,248 lbf) clamping force at 15 Nm
Jaws on socket bearings adjust to the specimen and self-tighten
Dual-acting design handles symmetrical and asymmetrical samples
Standard version opens 0–15 mm; 220 mm tall version opens 0–42 mm
Tall version leaves 200 mm between jaws and coupling for extra clearance
Optional quick-release lever for fast clamping
30 x 50 mm standard and quick-change insert jaws in six faces
Standards: ASTM D882 · ASTM D5035
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General-purpose 5 kN vise grip for plastics, textiles and foils
The UGC-VG-130 is a versatile screw action vise grip for the specimens that pass through a typical materials lab: plastics and films, textiles, paper, steel and aluminum foils, and round wires and rods. Its jaws are mounted on socket bearings, so they tilt slightly to sit flat on the specimen and then self-tighten as the test load rises. Because the grip is dual-acting, with both jaws moving, it handles asymmetrical samples as readily as plain strips.
How it works
A screw closes the jaws, and 15 Nm (11 lbf·ft) of torque gives 10 kN (2,248 lbf) of clamping force, double the 5 kN rated load. The socket bearings let each jaw follow small variations in specimen thickness, which spreads pressure evenly and reduces jaw breaks. An optional quick-release lever, which can be retrofitted, speeds up loading when many specimens are run in a row.
Two body heights
Standard: 0–15 mm opening, 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) per pair without jaws
220 mm tall: 0–42 mm opening and 200 mm from jaws to coupling, 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) per pair
The tall body gives clearance for longer specimens and for parts that hang below the jaws. A nickel-coated steel special, rated 10 kN with a 100 mm height, is available on request.
Jaws
All jaws are 30 x 50 mm. Standard faces are blank, rubber, pyramid, V, wave and diamond, and quick-change insert jaws on carriers let you change surface without unbolting anything. V-jaws hold round wires and rods on center.
Typical applications
The grip suits specimens for film tests such as ASTM D882 and 25 or 50 mm fabric strips under ASTM D5035, along with paper, steel and aluminum foils, and round wire. More film and sheet setups are on our plastics testing page.
Machine fit
Pair it with a 5 kN Galdabini benchtop machine or the Mark-10 1,500 lbF tensile tester. The coupling is a female clevis for a 15.9 mm (5/8 in) pin, and adapters handle other frames. Air-operated versions are under pneumatic grips, and for bulky specimens up to 106 mm thick look at the UGC-VG-100.
Choose standard or tall, pick your jaw faces and tell us the coupling, and we will prepare the quote: request a quote.
Vise Grip 5 kN Specifications
MAX. LOAD
5 kN
CLAMPING FORCE
10 kN at 15 Nm torque
JAW OPENING
0–15 mm (standard) or 0–42 mm (220 mm version), depending on jaws
JAW SIZE
30 x 50 mm
COUPLING
Female clevis, Ø 15.9 mm (5/8 in) pin; others via adapter
BODY MATERIAL
Aluminum, anodized
TEMPERATURE RANGE
0 to +70 °C (depending on jaws)
WEIGHT
2.2 kg (standard) or 3.2 kg (220 mm) per pair without jaws
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
1 pair of grips without jaws
PART REF.
UGC-VG-130
Models & Options
Standard version — 0–15 mm opening, 2.2 kg per pair (Specify at order)
220 mm tall version — 0–42 mm opening, 200 mm from jaws to coupling, 3.2 kg per pair (Specify at order)
Quick-release lever — Optional retrofit (Specify at order)
Standard jaws 30 x 50 mm — Blank, rubber, pyramid, V, wave or diamond (Specify at order)
Insert jaws with carriers — Quick-change 30 x 50 mm faces (Specify at order)
Steel special 10 kN — Nickel-coated, 100 mm height (On request)
What's Included
1 pair of screw action vise grips, standard or 220 mm tall
Jaws are not included; order 30 x 50 mm jaw sets separately
Quick-release lever and insert carriers available as add-ons
Female clevis for a 15.9 mm (5/8 in) pin; adapters for other frames
Supported Test Standards
ASTM D882 — Tensile properties of thin plastic sheeting
ASTM D5035 — Breaking force and elongation of textile fabrics, strip method
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
5 kN Benchtop Testing Machine — Galdabini frame for everyday 5 kN testing
1,500 lbF Tensile Tester — Mark-10 motorized tester for QC labs
U-Form Vise Grip 5 kN — Same rating with openings to 106 mm
Pneumatic Grips — Air-operated alternatives
Adapters — Couplings for other frames
“Customer quote”
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Vise Grip 5 kN FAQ
What makes the UGC-VG-130 self-aligning?
Its jaws sit on socket bearings, so they tilt to lie flat on the specimen and then tighten further as load increases.
When should I choose the 220 mm tall version?
When you need more opening (0–42 mm instead of 0–15 mm) or clearance below the jaws; it has 200 mm from jaws to coupling.
What jaw sizes and faces are available?
30 x 50 mm jaws in blank, rubber, pyramid, V, wave and diamond, plus quick-change insert jaws on carriers.
Can it hold round wire?
Yes. V-jaws keep round wires and rods centered on the load axis.
What clamping force does it apply?
10 kN (2,248 lbf) at 15 Nm, twice the 5 kN rated load.
Is there a higher-capacity version?
A nickel-coated steel special rated 10 kN with a 100 mm height is available on request.