600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (One Spherical/One Rigid

W-5552-A | 600kN USTA kit M72-M48 (One Spherical & One Rigid)

Universal Spherical Tension Adapter kit providing one patented Male-to-Male spherical adapter for mounting to load cell or upper grip secondary load string adapter, and one Male-to-Male rigid adapter for mounting to the machine base, actuator, or lower grip secondary load string adapter.

Provides self alignment when the lower accessory is unusually heavy or where a specimen must be manually aligned prior to applying load.

Patent US 7,913,574 B2

Capacity: 600kN (135,000 lbf)

Upper Effective Length: 129mm (5.06in)

Lower Effective Length: 132mm (5.18in)

Angle of Freedom from Center: 3 degrees

Frame Interface: Type IIAm (M72x3 LH)

Accessory Interface:

• Full Capacity: Type IIm (M48x2 RH)
• 100kN Capacity: Type R3f (0.75in-10 RH)

Notes:

1. For connection of 300kN rated accessories, also order W-5552-D Reducing Adapter and Extension Kit.
2. For frames without external grips, consider minimum tension opening, add W-5552-C as required to extend USTA length.
3. For use with legacy SATEC accessories, use W-5553-A.
4. For use with Instron EM accessories, use W-5553-B