{"id":2022,"date":"2025-06-06T15:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instru-met.com\/?p=2022"},"modified":"2025-08-03T23:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T03:09:20","slug":"cord-capstan-tensile-grip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instru-met.com\/index.php\/cord-capstan-tensile-grip\/","title":{"rendered":"Cord Capstan Tensile Grip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_wJ0MyxuzkhA\"><div id=\"lyte_wJ0MyxuzkhA\" data-src=\"\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wJ0MyxuzkhA\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wJ0MyxuzkhA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wJ0MyxuzkhA\/0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Rated to 2.5 kN (500 lbf), Instru-Met\u2019s Capstan Grips are engineered for high-accuracy tensile testing of twisted cords, braided lines, elastic tapes, and other flexible specimens. Featuring a self-tightening spiral groove design, these grips apply even stress distribution, minimize slippage, and eliminate jaw breaks\u2014delivering consistent, repeatable results under demanding test conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Features:<br \/>500 lbf (2.5 kN) Capacity \u2013 Ideal for tension testing cords, yarns, and tapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-tightening Capstan Design \u2013 Locks tighter as force increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2.5 Full Turns of Grooved Spiral \u2013 Evenly distributes stress for accurate results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide Sample Compatibility \u2013 Test diameters from 0.02 to 0.125 inches (0.5 \u2013 3.2 mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High Temperature Range \u2013 Operates from -100\u00b0F to 600\u00b0F (-73\u00b0C to 316\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast, Repeatable Setup \u2013 Simple wrap, clamp, and test workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd Inch Clevis Pin Mount \u2013 Compatible with most standard testing machines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optional Smooth Capstans \u2013 For delicate or non-abrasive materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications:<br \/>Tensile testing of braided cords, textile yarns, wire insulation, elastic bands, and composite fibersIdeal for lab-quality material testing, quality control, and production validation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built for Reliability. Trusted by Professionals.<br \/>Whether you&#8217;re working in a research lab, QA environment, or production floor, Instru-Met Capstan Grips are the dependable choice for tension testing soft, flexible, or deformable specimens.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rated to 2.5 kN (500 lbf), Instru-Met\u2019s Capstan Grips are engineered for high-accuracy tensile testing of twisted cords, braided lines, elastic tapes, and other flexible specimens. Featuring a self-tightening spiral groove design, these grips apply even stress distribution, minimize slippage, and eliminate jaw breaks\u2014delivering consistent, repeatable results under demanding test conditions. 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