Thin Film Grips
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Thin Film Grips
The Thin Film Grips are suitable for compliant elastomeric material, paper, fabric and threads less than 0.2mm in thickness.
- Product Name
X17 Thin Film Grips
- Overview
The measurement of tensile properties, especially ultimate Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break, is one of the most widely used physical tests on rubber and elastomeric materials, being used for quality control testing to International Standards. Other tests requiring extension of test pieces include Tear Resistance, Creep, Stress Relaxation and Tensile Set, Fatigue and Crack Growth Resistance under cyclic deformation, and adhesion strength of rubber laminates.
Difficulties are commonly encountered when testing samples cut from thin sheets, films and finished products made of latex rubber and other highly extensible materials. Products made by dipping NR latex can extend up to ten times their original length, and are often coated with a lubricant. Tests may be invalidated by slippage or breakage at the grips.
The TFG grip has been developed to eliminate the above problems. A combination of clamping and capstan effects prevents both slip and tearing, whilst still conforming to the requirements of standard test methods.
- Application
A combination of clamping and capstan effects prevents both slip and tearing, whilst still conforming to the requirements of standard test methods.
- Typical Lead Time
4-6 weeks (to be confirmed at time of quoting)
- Attachments
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©-Wallace-Instruments-X17-Thin-Film-Grips-Data-Sheet.pdf 218 KB
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X17 Thin Film Grips
| Part Number | WAX17 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 75 (h) x 40 (w) x 27 (d) | |
| Weight | 200g each | |
| Maximum Sample Width | 25mm | |
| Maximum Thickness of Sample | 0.2mm | |
| Maximum Load | 10Kg | |
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 40°C; Altitude 2000m maximum | |
| Humidity Range | 10 to 80% RH non-condensing | |
The innovative design of Wallace’s Thin Film Grips prevents slippage or breakage of thin samples when tested for tensile
strength. The X17 grips are suitable for compliant elastomeric material, paper, fabric and threads less than 0.2mm in
thickness.
The measurement of tensile properties, especially ultimate Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break, is one of the most
widely used physical tests on rubber and elastomeric materials, being used for quality control testing to International
Standards. Other tests requiring extension of test pieces include Tear Resistance, Creep, Stress Relaxation and Tensile
Set, Fatigue and Crack Growth Resistance under cyclic deformation, and adhesion strength of rubber laminates.
Difficulties are commonly encountered when testing samples cut from thin sheets, films and finished products made of
latex rubber and other highly extensible materials. Products made by dipping NR latex can extend up to ten times their
original length, and are often coated with a lubricant. Tests may be invalidated by slippage or breakage at the grips.
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The grips are suitable for compliant elastomeric materials, latex rubber products, paper, fabrics, threads, and other materials up to 0.2mm thick.
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Yes. The X17 grips were specifically developed to handle thin latex materials that are often coated with lubricants and prone to slipping during testing.
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Yes. The grips are designed to fit into conventional tensile testing grips without modification.
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Yes. The self-aligning design helps ensure consistent specimen loading and improved test repeatability.
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No. The grips are designed for simple integration into existing tensile testing systems
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