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Textile and Geotextile Vise Grip 50 kN – 200 mm Jaws
Vise grip with three screws per side and 40 x 200 mm wave or pyramid jaws, 100 kN clamping at 120 Nm, for textiles, geotextiles, foils and wood.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-VG-170 | ● Configured to order
Rated 50 kN (11,240 lbf) with 40 x 200 mm (1.6 x 7.9 in) clamping faces
Three screws per side build up to 100 kN clamping force at 120 Nm
Wave jaws for textiles and foils; pyramid jaws for wood and plastics
Jaws in hardened, nickel-plated steel
Jaw opening 0–40 mm (0 to 1.57 in)
Anodized aluminum body, 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) per grip without jaws
Wider 300 mm and stainless steel chamber versions on request
Standards: ISO 10319 · ASTM D4595 · ASTM D6637
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200 mm vise grip for textiles, geotextiles and foils
The UGC-VG-170 is built for broad specimens that need high, even clamping across their width: woven and nonwoven textiles, geotextiles and geogrids, plastic foils and films, and wood or plastic strips. Its 200 mm (7.9 in) jaws are pressed closed by three screws on each side, so the clamping load is spread along the full jaw instead of concentrated at the center. Rated to 50 kN (11,240 lbf), it covers wide-strip work that would overload lighter fabric grips.
How it works
With the specimen between the jaws, the operator tightens the screws on both sides. At 120 Nm (88.5 lbf·ft) per screw the grip builds up to 100 kN (22,480 lbf) of clamping force, twice the grip's tensile rating. The jaws open from 0 to 40 mm, so thicker nonwovens fit as well as thin foils. The body is anodized aluminum, at 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) per grip without jaws, and is rated 0 to +70 °C with other ranges on request.
Jaws
The jaws are hardened, nickel-plated steel and are ordered separately to match the material:
Wave jaws, 40 x 200 mm: for textiles and foils, where a wave profile grips without cutting
Pyramid jaws, 40 x 200 mm: for wood and plastic specimens that need a sharper bite
Wave jaws, 60 x 200 mm: a taller clamping face for more contact area
Special builds include a wide-opening version (0–44 mm) with serrated 80 x 200 mm jaws, a 300 mm wide version, and a 100 kN stainless steel version for use inside a chamber.
Typical applications
The grip suits 200 mm specimens for wide-width geosynthetic tests such as ISO 10319 and ASTM D4595, as well as geogrid rib tests such as ASTM D6637, woven and nonwoven fabrics, plastic foils, and wood and plastic strips. Related setups are on our textile testing page.
Machine fit
A 50 kN Galdabini benchtop machine matches the rating; a 100 kN frame gives headroom for stronger materials. Coupling is specified on request, and adapters are available. For a 200 mm grip supplied with fixed serrated jaws and an alignment stop, compare the UGC-VG-120; for lighter fabrics, the UGC-VG-010 offers 70 to 200 mm widths.
Tell us your jaw face and height, specimen thickness, test temperature and machine coupling, and we will quote the set: request a quote.
Textile and Geotextile Vise Grip 50 kN Specifications
MAX. LOAD
50 kN
CLAMPING FORCE
100 kN at 120 Nm torque
JAW OPENING
0–40 mm
CLAMPING SURFACE
40 x 200 mm
OPERATION
Manual, 3 screws per side
BODY / JAWS
Anodized aluminum / hardened steel, nickel-plated
TEMPERATURE RANGE
0 to +70 °C (other ranges on request)
WEIGHT
8.5 kg per grip without jaws
COUPLING
On request
PART REF.
UGC-VG-170
Models & Options
Wave jaws 40 x 200 mm — For textiles and foils (Specify at order)
Pyramid jaws 40 x 200 mm — For wood and plastics (Specify at order)
Wave jaws 60 x 200 mm — Taller clamping face (Specify at order)
Wide-opening special — 0–44 mm opening, serrated 80 x 200 mm jaws (On request)
Stainless steel special — 100 kN, for chamber use (On request)
300 mm wide version — Wider jaws for broader specimens (On request)
What's Included
Pair of three-screw vise grips with 200 mm jaw seats
Jaws are not included; order wave or pyramid jaw sets separately
Coupling to suit your machine, specified at quotation
Supported Test Standards
ISO 10319 — Wide-width tensile test for geosynthetics
ASTM D4595 — Wide-width strip tensile properties of geotextiles
ASTM D6637 — Tensile properties of geogrids, single or multi-rib method
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
50 kN Benchtop Testing Machine — Galdabini frame matched to the 50 kN rating
100 kN Benchtop Testing Machine — Headroom for strong geotextiles
Textile Testing — Fabric and geotextile test setups
Adapters — Couplings for your machine
“Customer quote”
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Textile and Geotextile Vise Grip 50 kN FAQ
Which jaws should I use for geotextiles?
Wave jaws (40 x 200 or 60 x 200 mm) are the usual choice for textiles and geotextiles. Pyramid jaws are meant for wood and plastic strips.
How much clamping force does the UGC-VG-170 produce?
Up to 100 kN (22,480 lbf) at 120 Nm, with three screws on each side.
Does it suit ISO 10319 wide-width tests?
It takes 200 mm wide specimens for tests such as ISO 10319, within its 50 kN rating.
How heavy is each grip?
8.5 kg (18.7 lb) without jaws.
Is there a wider or higher-capacity version?
A 300 mm wide version and a 100 kN stainless steel chamber version are available on request.
How does the UGC-VG-170 attach to the machine?
Coupling is specified on request to match your frame.