Rope Grips

Rope Grips for Universal Testing Machines

Reliable and standard-compliant testing of wire ropes, strands, and fibers

Rope grips are specially designed for demanding tensile tests on wire ropes, strands, rope nets, and other elongated, flexible specimens. They ensure even and damage-free force transmission – ideal for standard-compliant tensile and break tests.

Richard Hess MBV GmbH offers high-quality clamping solutions for a wide range of rope diameters, materials, and testing requirements.

Product Overview

🔹 Advantages & Features
• Specialized gripping principle prevents crushing or kinking
• Uniform force distribution over a defined clamping length
• Exchangeable jaws tailored to rope diameter and material
• Ideal for testing to ISO 2408, EN 12385, DIN 3055 and more

🔹 Technical Specifications
• Mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic operation – depending on the application
• For rope diameters from 0.5 mm to 30 mm (custom sizes on request)
• Clamping forces up to 250 kN
• Options: wedge clamps, rope redirection, centric force alignment

Typical Applications

• Tensile testing of wire ropes, fiber ropes, and strands
• Determining breaking strength according to standards
• Testing of coatings and spliced joints
• Fatigue and service life testing

Compatibility & System Integration

Our rope grips are compatible with:

• Universal testing machines of the TM, TMCI, ST series
• Special and high-force machines
• Third-party systems via adapter solutions

Your Benefits at a Glance

✔ Standard-compliant gripping technology for rope testing
✔ Protects the specimen from deformation or premature breakage
✔ Configurable for your specific testing needs
✔ Low-maintenance, durable construction for continuous industrial use
✔ Expert consultation and custom designs available directly from the manufacturer

Testing ropes, strands, or flexible elongated specimens?
📞 Contact us – we’ll help you find the perfect gripping solution for your testing application!