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Model 640 Fracture Mechanics Clevis Grips

The Model 640 Fracture Mechanics Clevis Grips are used for fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate tests. They are constructed from high-strength, aircraft-quality 4340 steel and are machined to the exacting tolerances required by ASTM.

  • Fracture
  • Fatigue
  • Tension
  • Metals
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Composites
  • ASTM E399
  • ASTM E606
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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

The Model 640.20B Fracture Mechanics Grips are manufactured per ASTM E-399 specifications. They are the most popular grips used for fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth rate tests. They are constructed from high-strength, aircraft-quality 4340 steel and are machined to the exacting tolerances required by ASTM. The package includes two grips, two .4W pins, and four spring retainers. 

Model 640 Fracture Mechanics Clevis Grips

MODEL

SPECIMEN WIDTH

STATIC FORCE

PIN DIAMETER

MOUNTING THREAD

640.20B-X1

12.7 mm (0.50 in)

60 kN (13.6 kip)

12.2 mm (0.48 in)

M27 x 2 (1”-14)

640.20C-X3

25.4 mm (1.00 in)

60 kN (13.6 kip)

12.2 mm (0.48 in)

M27 x 2 (1”-14)

Temperature Rating

 

 

Temperature Rating

 

-129°C to 177°C

 

 

-200°F to 350°F

 

MODEL

METRIC PART NUMBER

 

MODEL

US CUSTOMARY
PART NUMBER

640.20B-21

007-172-745

 

640.20B-01

007-172-741

640.20C-03

007-172-743

 

640.20C-03

007-172-743