Surplus Mechanical Testing Grip heads available for sale (NEW - never have been used)
If this web page is still available, the grip heads are still for sale (updated December 30, 2007)
Instron fatigue rated 30 kN Hydraulic wedge grip heads (Instron # 2742-301)
Capacity 6700 pound tension or compression
These grip heads do not include any grip faces for clamping coupons. These can be ordered directly from www.instron.com.
Currently, Instron lists these heads at $5200.00 on their web page. We are asking - $3500.00 + shipping.
Contact Dan Samborsky, Montana State University, Chemical and Biological Engineering Dept, 306 Cobleigh Hall, Bozeman, MT, 59717
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406-994-7186
Some photos of the grip heads.






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Since March 15, 2008