VG500, Vice Grip with 500 lbF Force Capacity

These vice grips are used in tension testing on force test stands and material test systems. The force capacity of these grips is 500 lbF.

Pyramid (crosscut), rubber, wave, or v-jaws are included. A choice of 30 mm, 50 mm, 80 mm and 100 mm widths for the jaws.

The dual screw design accommodates samples up to 30 mm thick. Jaws can also be offset for asymmetrical test specimens. A T-handle is on one side and the other side can be adjusted using a hex key or twisting by hand. 

This grip is designed to mount on a standard 5/8" eye end. Adapters are available to accommodate other sizes. This connection type is commonly used on test stands, load cells and force gauges.

Features and Specifications

• Force capacity:  2.5 kN [500 lbF]
• Jaw opening: 0-10 mm (depending on jaw choice)
• Connection: 15.9 mm (5/8") female eye end - Adapters for other sizes
• Grip body: Anodized aluminum

Jaw Choices

Jaw Type		Description	Size (H x W)	Opening	Weight of 1 grip with pair of jaws
Pyramid	​	Pyramids 1.2x45° Hardened steel 58 HRC Nickel-plated	30 x 30	0-10 mm 0-0.4 in	0.45 kg	.99 lbs
			30 x 50		0.54 kg	1.19 lbs
			30 x 80		0.68 kg	1.50 lbs
			30 x 100		0.78 kg	1.72 lbs

Jaw Type		Description	Size (H x W)	Opening	Weight of 1 grip with pair of jaws
Rubber	​	1 mm rubber coating (NBR) Nickel-plated	30 x 30	0-8 mm 0-0.4 in	0.46 kg	1.01 lbs
			30 x 50		0.56 kg	1.23 lbs
			30 x 80		0.7 kg	1.54 lbs
			30 x 100		0.8 kg	1.54 lbs

Jaw Type		Description	Size (H x W)	Opening	Weight of 1 grip with pair of jaws
Wave	​	For flexible materials Wave 5 mm Hardened steel 58HRC Nickel-plated	30 x 30, 30x50, 30x80, 30x100	0-10 mm 0-0.4 in	0.45 kg	0.99 lbs

Jaw Type		Description	Size (H x W)	Opening	Weight of 1 grip with pair of jaws
V-Jaw	​	For all kinds of round samples Tooth pitch 1 mm Hardened steel 58HRC Nickel-plated	30 x 30	Ø 3 - 10 mm	0.46 kg	1.01 lbs

Included Items

• (1) Vice grip
• (2) Jaws
• (1) Clevis pin

Grip Dimensions [mm]