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Fine Wire and Narrow Band Grip 2.5 kN
2.5 kN screw action grip with quick-change 37 x 15 mm insert jaws closing 0–5 mm, for fine wire, thin rope, narrow bands and monofilament.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-VG-150 | ● Configured to order
Rated 2.5 kN (562 lbf) for fine wire, thin rope and narrow bands
Quick-change insert jaws, 37 x 15 mm (h x w)
Jaw opening 0–5 mm (0 to 0.20 in) for small cross sections
Diamond-coated inserts hold hard, smooth wire without slipping
0.38 kg (0.84 lb) per grip with jaws
Pneumatic versions with one or two pistons clamp at 1.2 kN
Standards: ASTM D2256 · ISO 2062
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Screw action grip for fine wire, thin rope and narrow bands
Small cross sections are awkward to grip: there is little surface for the jaws to hold, and too much pressure crushes or notches the specimen so it breaks at the jaw. The UGC-VG-150 is designed for exactly that case. Its narrow 37 x 15 mm insert jaws close from 0 to 5 mm and concentrate the clamp on the specimen itself, giving a firm hold on fine metal wire, thin ropes and cords, narrow bands and tapes, and fibers or monofilaments. Wire producers, cable and cordage makers, and medical device labs testing small filaments are typical users.
How it works
The anodized aluminum body carries insert jaw carriers. Jaws sit in the carriers and swap quickly, so one pair of grips can switch between a smooth face for soft bands and a diamond face for hard wire in seconds. The screw closes the jaws over a 0–5 mm range. At 0.38 kg (0.84 lb) per grip with jaws, the grip keeps the load train light.
Jaws
Blank inserts, 37 x 15 mm: smooth faces for bands, tapes and coated filaments
Diamond-coated inserts, 37 x 15 mm: for hard, smooth wire that slips on plain faces
Manual or pneumatic
The standard grip is screw operated. For higher throughput, two pneumatic versions clamp with 1.2 kN (270 lbf) through an M5 air connection:
One piston: 0.56 kg per grip
Two pistons: 0.74 kg per grip
Other air-operated designs are listed under pneumatic grips.
Typical applications and machine fit
Fine metal wires, thin ropes and cords, narrow bands and tapes, and fibers and monofilaments are the main uses, including specimens for yarn and monofilament tests such as ASTM D2256 and ISO 2062. At 2.5 kN the grip suits the Mark-10 750 lbF tensile tester (about 3.3 kN) or a 2.5 kN Galdabini benchtop machine. It couples by female clevis for a 15.9 mm (5/8 in) or 20 mm pin, with adapters available, and is rated 0 to +70 °C with other ranges on request. For rope and yarn that cuts in flat jaws, our rope grips and wrap grips spread the load around a capstan instead.
Specify manual or pneumatic operation, the insert face and your coupling, and we will quote the pair: request a quote.
Fine Wire and Narrow Band Grip 2.5 kN Specifications
MAX. LOAD
2.5 kN
JAW OPENING
0–5 mm
INSERT JAW SIZE
37 x 15 mm (h x w)
OPERATION
Manual screw (pneumatic versions available)
COUPLING
Female clevis, Ø 15.9 mm (5/8 in) or Ø 20 mm pin; others via adapter
BODY MATERIAL
Aluminum, anodized
TEMPERATURE RANGE
0 to +70 °C (other ranges on request)
WEIGHT
0.38 kg per grip with jaws
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
1 pair with insert jaw carriers, without jaws
PART REF.
UGC-VG-150
Models & Options
Manual screw grip — 2.5 kN, 0.38 kg per grip (Specify at order)
Pneumatic, 1 piston — 1.2 kN clamping, M5 air connection, 0.56 kg per grip (Specify at order)
Pneumatic, 2 pistons — 1.2 kN clamping, M5 air connection, 0.74 kg per grip (Specify at order)
Blank insert jaws — Smooth, 37 x 15 mm (Specify at order)
Diamond insert jaws — Diamond-coated, 37 x 15 mm (Specify at order)
What's Included
1 pair of grips with insert jaw carriers fitted
Insert jaws are not included; order blank or diamond sets separately
Female clevis for a 15.9 or 20 mm pin; adapters available
Supported Test Standards
ASTM D2256 — Tensile properties of yarns by the single-strand method
ISO 2062 — Single-end breaking force and elongation of yarns
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
750 lbF Tensile Tester — Mark-10 tester with headroom over 2.5 kN
2.5 kN Benchtop Testing Machine — Galdabini frame for wire and filament testing
Rope Grips — Capstan-style grips for rope and cord
Wrap Grips — For yarns and filaments that break in flat jaws
Pneumatic Grips — Air-operated grips for high throughput
“Customer quote”
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Fine Wire and Narrow Band Grip 2.5 kN FAQ
What specimens is the UGC-VG-150 designed for?
Fine metal wire, thin ropes and cords, narrow bands and tapes, and fibers or monofilaments up to 5 mm thick.
When should I use diamond-coated inserts?
For hard, smooth wire that slips in plain jaws. Blank inserts are better for soft bands and coated filaments.
Are the insert jaws included?
No. The pair comes with insert jaw carriers fitted; blank or diamond insert sets are ordered separately.
Can the wire grip be air-operated?
Yes, with one or two pistons, clamping at 1.2 kN through an M5 air connection.
What does each grip weigh?
0.38 kg (0.84 lb) for the manual grip with jaws; 0.56 kg or 0.74 kg for the pneumatic versions.
What if my rope breaks at the jaws?
Consider rope grips, which wrap the specimen around a capstan to reduce jaw stress.