Titan Universal Strength Tester Tooling & Grips

The applications for Titan Universal Testing Machine are numerous, and we supply an extensive range of load cells and tool-free specimen grips for this testing. All grips and load cells are interchangeable between Titan5 and Titan10, unless stated. For further guidance, please download our Tool Interchangeability Guide.

Our range of tooling is listed below with information about which standards they are suitable for. We can also consider specific testing requirements with special grips and modified software upon request. For more information about this, or for further details about tension and compression testing up to 10000 newtons (10kN), please contact us.

T4 Button Holder

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For testing buttons to destruction
• For testing security of attachment of buttons
• With integrated debris shield
• For standards including BS 4161, M&S P122 and Next TM37

T5 Pneumatic Yarn Grips

(pair)

• For testing the strength of yarn
• Maximum force: 120 N
• Includes aluminium jaw faces (plain), ABS jaw faces (corrugated) are optional
• For standards including ASTM D2256, EN ISO 2062

T8 Needle Clamps – Apparel Version

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For testing apparel fabrics
• Used in seam slippage test (without sewing)
• For standards including EN ISO 13936-3

T9 Needle Clamps – Upholstery Version

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For testing upholstery fabrics
• Used in seam slippage test (without sewing)
• For standards including EN ISO 13936-3, IKEA IOS-PRG-0023

T12 Attachments Kit

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For testing security of attachments to garments
• Includes a range of grips and a pneumatic lower clamp
• For standards including EN 71-1, M&S P115, M&S P124 and Next TM42, TM45 and TM46

Octogrip

• Gripping system for use with T12
• OctoGrip has 8 claws for gripping small attachments

T13 Pile Loop Extraction Kit

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For extracting loops from Terry Towels
• For standards including EN 15598

T14 Zip Testing Kit

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• For testing the strength of zip elements
• Kit includes a range of grips
• For standards including BS 3084, ASTM D2061, EN16732

T15 Pneumatic Yarn Grips

(pair)

• For testing the strength of yarn, cord and threads
• Maximum diameter: 6mm Ø
• Maximum force: 1000 N
• For standards including ASTM D2256, EN ISO 2062

T16 Attachments Kit

(used with T12 Attachments Kit)

• For testing security of attachment to garments
• The kit comprises of Extension Upper Body, Diamante Finer and Three Pronged Grip
• For standards including BS 7907

T18 Loop Bars

(pair)

• For stretch and recovery testing
• For use with specimens up to 125mm wide
• With 4mm, 6.5mm, 8mm, 10mm and 13mm Ø bars
• For standards including BS 4952, EN 14704-1 Method B, ASTM D4964, Adidas 4.27

T19 Checkweight Set

• Recommended for regular user checks of the accuracy of the load cells
• Not to be used for calibration

T20A Clamp for Ball Burst and Puncture Tests

(suitable for Titan5 only)

• For ball burst testing for fabrics. Operates in compression mode
• This is the clamp only, ball burst and puncture probes are ordered separately
• Alternative clamps and probes are available on request
• For standards including ASTM D751, D3787, D6797, GB/T 19976, WSP 110.5

T20A Clamp Ball Probe

(suitable for Titan5 only) (used with T20A Clamp for Ball Burst and Puncture Tests)

• Operates in compression mode
• This is the ball probe only, order T20A clamp separately
• For standards including ASTM D751, D3787, D6797, GB/T 19976, WSP 110.5

T20B Screwdriver Puncture Attachment

(suitable for Titan5 only) (used with T20A Clamp for Ball Burst and Puncture Tests)

• Operates in compression mode
• This is the screwdriver puncture attachment only, order T20A clamp separately
• For standards including ASTM D751

T21 C-Clamps

(pair)

• For stretch and recovery testing
• For use with specimens up to 125mm wide
• 8mm and 10mm Ø bars
• For standards including EN14704-1 (Method B) and Adidas 4.27

T22 Hank Bollards / Skein Spools

(pair)

• For testing the strength of yarn in Hanks and Skeins
• Used for CSP
• Recommended for use with a 5000N load cell
• For standards including ISO 6939 and ASTM D1578

T23A Manual Fabric Grips (5kN)

(pair)

• Manually operated grips
• Used for test Strength, Seam, Tear tests
• Full width jaw faces are 25 mm²
• Maximum force: 5000 N

T24 Stud and Button Holder

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• Used for testing buttons and tack-buttons (studs)
• For standards including BS 7907, CEN/TR 16792

T25 Manual Yarn Grip

(pair)

• For testing the strength of yarn
• Maximum force: 1000 N
• For standards including ASTM D2256, ISO 2062

T26 Bra Wire Penetration Tool

(used with T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips)

• Used for testing the puncture resistance of Bra Wire casing
• For standards including M&S P11A, Next TM36, Pacific Brands PB-002, H&M DS-12

T27 Universal Pneumatic Fabric Grips

(pair)

• Used for strength, slippage and tear testing
• Maximum force: 5000 N

T28 Coefficient of Friction

• Used for testing products such as cork flooring, packaging and other sheet materials
• For standards including ASTM D1894, DIN 53375, ISO 9295, TAPPI T549

T29 Compression Platens

(pair) (for use on Titan5 only)

• Circular compression platens which are 156mm diameter, made of aluminium
• For standards including LTD 18, IS 14625

T30 Tuft and Loop Withdrawal Kit

• For testing on carpets and artificial grass
• Tooling adaptor required for use with Titan10
• For standards including ISO 4919

T32 EN 388 Nail Puncture Kit

(for use on Titan5 only)

• Used for testing the ability of a fabric to resist puncture by a pointed object
• Kit includes specimen holder, nail holder and one nail
• For standard EN 388

T33 Baumann / Slit Tear Clamps

• For the testing of leather items – handbags, shoes etc.
• For use with ISO 3377-2 – Leather – Determination of tear load – Part 2: Double edge tear
• Also suitable for IUP 8 and M&S P35

T34 ASTM Slip Tear Clamps

• To test the slit tear resistance of leather
• For use with standard ASTM D2212

T35 Adhesion of Finish Kit

• For measuring the adhesion of the finish to leather
• Kit includes Adherent Plate Holder, Top Attachment Link and Hook
• For standards including ISO 11644 – Test for adhesion of finish, IUF 470

T36 Leather Ball Burst

(tension mode)

• For measuring the distension and strength of leather grain or finished surface
• Kit includes Specimen Holder Clamp and Ball Probe
• For standards including ISO 3379, IUP 9, SLP 9, BS 3424, BS 3144 Method B

T37 Pneumatic Fabric Grips

(for use with Titan10 only)

• Use for strength, slippage and tear testing
• All jaw faces for T27 Pneumatic Fabric Grips are compatible with T37
• Maximum force: 10000 N

T39 Circular Compression Platens

(pair)(for use with Titan10 only)

• Circular compression platens which are 155mm in diameter, made of stainless steel
• For standards including LTD 18, IS 14625

To discuss further the Titan Universal Strength Tester and the grips and tooling available for testing, please contact us or our network of Sales Channel Partners.

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