Wedge Grip, 20 kN, QC-20 Fitting
MEC 243-20 Wedge Grip (Body Only):
A multipurpose self-tightening Wedge Grip with a lever arm for rapidly securing and releasing the specimen when testing.
Rated to 20 kN in tension with an opening of 0-16mm depending on the jaw types selected (sold separately). Fitted with QC-20 connection.
An extensive collection of interchangeable jaws provide excellent gripping characteristics to ensure that a variety of materials and components can be securely held.
A compact lever-actuated wedge grip is available rated to a tensile force of either 20 kN or 50 kN. The initial gripping force is provided by pre-tensioned springs which cause the jaws to close together. The teeth of the jaw face act to make a preliminary hold of the specimen before the main clamping force is applied by the action of the wedges moving as the load is applied to the specimen. A side-action lever arm allows operators to quickly and easily load and release specimens when testing.
The Mec243 Wedge Grips feature easy interchangeability of jaws making them an ideal universal choice when faced with tensile testing of a variety of shapes and materials. Pyramid (serrated) jaws (Mec243-BP & -BP16) are optimal for testing flat samples up to 16mm thickness. For round samples, up to 16mm in diameter a set of V-shaped jaws (Mec243-BV & -BV16) are available for use with the Mec243 Wedge Grips. Jaws should be ordered separately.
Both versions of the Mec243 Wedge Grips are especially suitable for holding a variety of materials such as plastic strips and dumbbells, flat and round metal specimens such as sheets, pipes, rods and dumbbells plus textile straps and belts.
MEC 243 Wedge Grips Series Comparison Table
| Model | Rated Capacity | Opening (Depending on Jaws) | Fitted with |
| MEC243-20 | 20 kN | Up to 16 mm | QC-20 Connection |
| MEC243-50 | 50 kN | Up to 16 mm | QC-32 Connection |
| MEC243-50-QC20 | 50 kN | Up to 16 mm | QC-20 Connection |