Eye end adapters
These adapters provide a commonly accepted industry method of attaching fixtures to load cells and test frames, available as kits or individual components. They prevent grip rotation and allow for quick removal and installation.
15.8 mm dia. sizing and a range of thread sizes are available to suit most common test frames, load cells, grips, and force gauges. Refer to the Compatibility column in the Ordering Information - Kits tab.
15.8 mm dia. sizing and a range of thread sizes are available to suit most common test frames, load cells, grips, and force gauges. Refer to the Compatibility column in the Ordering Information - Kits tab.
- Configuration
- Downloads
- Specifications - Individual Components
- Ordering Information - Kits
- Ordering Information - Individual Components
- Ordering Information - Instron-compatible Adapters
Configuration
The illustrations below depict typical mounting configurations:
Load Cell / Test Frame Configuration
Force Gauge Configuration
| Part No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G1079 | Lock ring, 3/4-16 |
| 2 | G1081 G1081-1 G1081-2 G1081-3 |
Eye end, #10-32M Eye end, 5/16-18M Eye end, 1/2-20M Eye end, 1/4-28M |
| 3 | G1080 | Anchor pin |
| 4 | G1083 G1083-1 G1083-2 |
Eye end adapter, #10-32M Eye end adapter, 5/16-18M Eye end adapter, 1/2-20M |
| 5 | G1084 G1084-1 G1084-2 |
Washer, 0.20 ID Washer, 0.32 ID Washer, 0.51 ID |
| 6 | G1082 G1082-1 |
Eye end, #10-32F Eye end, 5/16-18F |
| G1088 | Spanner wrench (not shown) |
Specifications - Individual Components
G1084-X Jam Washers
| Model No. | ØA | Weight lb [kg] |
|---|---|---|
| G1084 | 0.20 [5.1] |
0.03 [0.01] |
| G1084-1 | 0.32 [8.2] |
0.03 [0.01] |
| G1084-2 | 0.51 [12.9] |
0.03 [0.01] |
G1079 Lock Ring
| Weight lb [kg] |
|---|
| 0.07 [0.03] |
G1081-X Eye Ends
| Model No. | A | Thread | Weight lb [kg] |
Capacity lbF [kN] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1081 | 1.82 [46.2] |
#10-32 | 0.13 [0.06] |
200 [1] |
| G1081-1 | 1.88 [47.8] |
5/16-18 | 0.14 [0.06] |
500 [2.5] |
| G1081-2 | 2.02 [51.3] |
1/2-20 | 0.15 [0.07] |
2,000 [10] |
| G1081-3 | 1.87 [47.5] |
1/4-28 | 0.13 [0.06] |
200 [1] |
G1082-X Eye Ends
| Model No. | Thread | Weight lb [kg] |
Capacity lbF [kN] |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1082 | #10-32 | 0.13 [0.06] |
200 [1] |
| G1082-1 | 5/16-18 | 0.14 [0.05] |
500 [2.5] |
G1083-X Eye Ends
| Model No. | A | Thread | Weight lb [kg] |
Capacity lbF [kN] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1083 | 2.10 [53.3] |
#10-32 | 0.26 [0.12] |
200 [1] |
| G1083-1 | 2.16 [54.9] |
5/16-18 | 0.26 [0.12] |
500 [2.5] |
| G1083-2 | 2.30 [58.4] |
1/2-20 | 0.28 [0.13] |
2,000 [10] |
G1114-X Instron Compatible Eye Ends
| Model No. | ØA | ØB | C | D | E | Thread | Weight lb [kg] |
Capacity lbF [kN] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1114-1 | 0.1 [2.6] |
0.23 [6.0] |
0.51 [13.0] |
0.24 [6.1] |
1.60 [40.6] |
#10-32 | 0.1 [0.12] |
200 [1] |
| G1114-8 | 0.24 [6.1] |
0.47 [12.0] |
0.79 [20.0] |
0.32 [8.1] |
1.94 [49.3] |
5/16-18 | 0.26 [0.12] |
500 [2.5] |
| G1114-9 | 0.24 [6.1] |
0.47 [12.0] |
0.79 [20.0] |
0.32 [8.1] |
2.08 [52.8] |
1/2-20 | 0.14 [0.07] |
2,000 [10] |
G1116-X Instron Compatible Eye Ends
| Model No. | ØA | ØB | C | D | E | Weight lb [kg] |
Capacity lbF [kN] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1116-1 | 0.1 [2.6] |
0.23 [5.9] |
0.51 [13.0] |
0.24 [6.0] |
2.17 [55.2] |
0.15 [0.07] |
20 [0.1] |
| G1116-3 | 0.24 [6.0] |
0.47 [12.0] |
0.79 [20.0] |
0.32 [8.0] |
2.45 [62.2] |
0.18 [0.08] |
2,000 [10] |
G1080 Anchor Pin
| Weight lb [kg] |
|---|
| 0.06 [0.03] |
G1088 Spanner Wrench
Ordering Information - Kits
| Model No. | Description | Compatibility | Includes | US Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC1045 | Force gauge / force sensor adapter kit, #10-32F |
- Force gauges up to 100 lbF capacity - Series FS05 force sensors up to 100 lbF |
1x G1082 eye end 1x G1084 washer 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1080 anchor pin |
$105.00 |
| AC1045-1 | Force gauge / force sensor adapter kit, 5/16-18F |
- Force gauges with 200, 300, and 500 lbF capacities - Models FS05-200 / -300 / -500 force sensors |
1x G1082-1 eye end 1x G1084-1 washer 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1080 anchor pin |
$105.00 |
| AC1045-2 | Force gauge adapter kit, 1/2-20M | Models M5-750 / -1000 / -1500 / -2000 force gauges |
1x G1081-2 eye end 1x G1084-2 washer 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1080 anchor pin |
$105.00 |
| AC1046 | Grip adapter kit, #10-32M | Grips with #10-32 mounting |
1x G1083 eye end adapter 1x G1079 lock ring |
$50.00 |
| AC1046-1 | Grip adapter kit, 5/16-18M | Grips with 5/16-18 mounting |
1x G1083-1 eye end adapter 1x G1079 lock ring |
$50.00 |
| AC1046-2 | Grip adapter kit, 1/2-20M | Grips with 1/2-20 mounting |
1x G1083-2 eye end adapter 1x G1079 lock ring |
$50.00 |
| AC1047 | Test frame base adapter kit, #10-32M | Test frame bases w/ #10-32 mounting |
1x G1081 eye end 1x G1080 anchor pin 2x G1079 lock ring |
$85.00 |
| AC1047-1 | Test frame base adapter kit, 5/16-18M | Test frame bases w/ 5/16-18 mounting |
1x G1081-1 eye end 1x G1080 anchor pin 2x G1079 lock ring |
$85.00 |
| AC1047-2 | Test frame base / force sensor adapter kit, 1/2-20M |
- Test frame bases w/ 1/2-20 mounting - Models MR01-300 / -500 / -750 / -1000 / -1500 / -2000 force sensors - Models MR07-300 / -500 / -750 / -1000 / -1500 / -2000 force sensors - Models FS06-300 / -500 force sensors |
1x G1081-2 eye end 1x G1080 anchor pin 2x G1079 lock ring |
$85.00 |
| AC1047-3 | Force sensor adapter kit, 1/4-28M |
- Models MR01-50 / -100 / -200 force sensors - Models MR07-50 / -100 / -200 force sensors - Models FS06-50 / -100 / -200 force sensors |
1x G1081-3 eye end 1x G1080 anchor pin 2x G1079 lock ring |
$85.00 |
| AC1047-4 | Force sensor adapter, Series R03, #10-32M | Series R03 force sensors |
1x G1081 eye end 1x G1080 anchor pin 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1084 washer |
$100.00 |
Ordering Information - Individual Components
| Model No. | Description | US Price |
|---|---|---|
| G1079 | Lock ring | $22.00 |
| G1080 | Anchor pin | $22.00 |
| G1081 | Eye end, #10-32M | $32.00 |
| G1081-1 | Eye end, 5/16-18M | $32.00 |
| G1081-2 | Eye end, 1/2-20M | $32.00 |
| G1081-3 | Eye end, 1/4-28M | $32.00 |
| G1082 | Eye end, #10-32F | $32.00 |
| G1082-1 | Eye end, 5/16-18F | $32.00 |
| G1083 | Eye end adapter, #10-32M | $32.00 |
| G1083-1 | Eye end adapter, 5/16-18M | $32.00 |
| G1083-2 | Eye end adapter, 1/2-20M | $32.00 |
| G1084 | Washer, 0.20 ID | $22.00 |
| G1084-1 | Washer, 0.32" ID | $22.00 |
| G1084-2 | Washer, 0.51" ID | $22.00 |
| G1088 | Spanner wrench | $60.00 |
Ordering Information - Instron-compatible Adapters
| Individual Components | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Description | US Price |
| G1114-1 | Eye end adapter, Instron-compatible, #10-32M | $195.00 |
| G1114-8 | Eye end adapter, Instron-compatible, 5/16-18M | $195.00 |
| G1114-9 | Eye end adapter, Instron-compatible, 1/2-20M | $195.00 |
| G1116-1 | Eye end adapter, Instron-compatible, 0.23” dia. | $195.00 |
| G1116-3 | Eye end adapter, Instron-compatible, 0.47” dia. | $195.00 |
| Kits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Description | Compatibility | Includes | US Price |
| AC1088-1 | Grip adapter kit, eye end, Instron-compatible, #10-32M | Mark-10 grips with #10-32 thread to Instron frames and load cells |
1x G1114-1 eye end adapter 2x G1079 lock ring |
$235.00 |
| AC1088-8 | Grip adapter kit, eye end, Instron-compatible, 5/16-18M | Mark-10 grips with 5/16-18 thread to Instron frames and load cells |
1x G1114-8 eye end adapter 2x G1079 lock ring |
$235.00 |
| AC1088-9 | Grip adapter kit, eye end, Instron-compatible, 1/2-20M | Mark-10 grips with 1/2-20 thread to Instron frames and load cells |
1x G1114-9 eye end adapter 2x G1079 lock ring |
$235.00 |
| AC1090-1 | Eye end adapter kit, Instron-compatible, 0.23” dia. | Mark-10 grips with eye end mounting to Instron frames and load cells |
1x G1116-1 eye end adapter 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1080 anchor pin |
$235.00 |
| AC1090-3 | Eye end adapter kit, Instron-compatible, 0.47” dia. | Mark-10 grips with eye end mounting to Instron frames and load cells |
1x G1116-3 eye end adapter 2x G1079 lock ring 1x G1080 anchor pin |
$235.00 |
