SOCKET STYLE TORSION GRIPS

These socket-style adapters allow connection of any 0.5-inch drive socket or accessory directly to the torque cell and/or output shaft on the MT Series frames. Smaller drive sockets can be connected through use of reducing adapters. English and metric sockets sets are available in a wide range of sizes that allow testing of fasteners or finished products that have a hex-type connection. These adapters are useful for testing the running torque of locking and non-locking fasteners, proof testing fasteners with torsional loading, or checking torsional resistance of ratchets, torque wrenches or other types of tools.

Principle of Operation

The socket-style grip adapters are threaded into or bolted to the output shaft and/or torque cell on the MT Series frames. A jam-nut is used to fix the threaded adapter in place and maintain it tight for bi-directional testing. The socket is then pressed onto the adapter and retained by a spring-loaded ball like any commercial ratchet. Two sockets can be used for testing bolt and nut specimens, or one socket for tightening or loosening fasteners in parts that must be held in a custom fixture.

Application Range

• Types of loading: Torsion

• Specimen material: Various

• Specimen types: Round, finished products

SOCKET-STYLE TORSION GRIPS FOR MT

Catalog Number Description

W-MT03

MT1 Socket drive. Provides 1/2” drive with adapters for motor and torque cell mounting. Includes two complete 6 point US Customary socket sets with 11 pieces each, ranging from 3/8” to 1” in 1/16” increments.

W-MT03-M MT1 Socket drive. Provides 1/2” drive with adapters for motor and torque cell mounting. Includes two complete 12 point metric socket sets with 15 pieces each, ranging from 10 mm to 24 mm in 1 mm increments.