Pneumatic Clamping Grips for Consistent Specimen Holding

Pneumatic clamping grips use controlled air pressure to apply a stable, repeatable clamping force to the specimen. That consistency makes them a strong choice for soft and flexible materials that need a controlled hold rather than raw clamping force.

They are especially useful where many specimens are tested each day and the grip has to behave the same every time. To match a set to your materials, request a personal quote.

Yes. The applied pressure is adjustable and can be set according to the material, which helps limit crushing on delicate specimens and slipping on tougher ones. This keeps the surface intact while holding the specimen securely, and the pressure is simply set to match the material.

Tuning the pressure to the material is key to clean, repeatable results. See related consumables and jaw inserts.

Integrated air cylinders close the jaws, and the operator triggers them with a hand switch or a foot pedal for hands-free operation. The clamping pressure is adjustable, so it can be set to suit the material being tested.

This gives a secure hold while keeping the operator’s hands free to position the specimen. Learn more about our tensile testing equipment.

Pneumatic grips are commonly used for soft and flexible materials, including:

• Rubber and elastomers
• Plastics and films
• Textiles

Adjustable pressure lets the grip hold these securely without damaging them. Explore the full grips and fixtures range.

The right choice comes down to a few things:

• The material and how delicate its surface is
• The peak force, up to around 20 kN for side action designs
• Your test volume and standard

Those set the grip and pressure range you need. For a recommendation, email sales@tensilemillcnc.com.

The adjustable air pressure is what protects the specimen. Setting a lower pressure for delicate materials helps maintain surface integrity while still holding the specimen firmly enough for the test.

This makes them well suited to rubber, film, and textile work. Learn more about our tensile testing equipment.

Pneumatic grips are compatible with testing performed under ASTM, ISO, and similar standards, which makes them suitable for both routine testing and development work.

The adjustable, repeatable clamping supports standardized procedures across many materials. See our standards and certification.

Because they close with a quick switch or pedal action, pneumatic grips speed up specimen changeover, which suits high-throughput environments such as quality control labs and production settings.

Faster, repeatable clamping means more tests per shift with consistent conditions. To plan a high-volume setup, request a personal quote.

Pneumatic grips are suited to mid-range test forces. Pneumatic side action designs are commonly used up to around 20 kN, which covers most soft-material and general tensile work.

Air actuation gives a steady, repeatable clamping force that is easy to reset between specimens, which is part of why pneumatic grips suit high-volume work at these mid-range loads.

For higher forces, a wedge or hydraulic grip is the better match. To confirm the right grip for your loads, request a personal quote.

Yes. Pneumatic side action designs support centered specimen alignment during loading, which keeps the load axial and helps produce consistent results.

Good alignment matters just as much on soft materials as on metals. Learn more about our tensile testing equipment.

Both apply lateral clamping, but pneumatic grips do it with air cylinders and a switch or pedal, so the force is repeatable and hands-free. Manual grips rely on the operator turning a screw or lever.

For high-cycle, repeatable work, the pneumatic option removes operator variation. To compare for your lab, talk to our team.

They are operated by a hand switch or a foot pedal, both of which trigger the integrated air cylinders. The foot pedal in particular keeps both hands free to load and align the specimen.

This simple control is part of what makes them fast in production. Explore the full grips and fixtures range.

You can request a personal quote or order online. Sharing your materials, force range, and test volume lets us recommend the right grip and pressure setup.

For a configuration matched to your testing, request a personal quote.