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About Fixturing Clamps and Set-up Clamps
Fixturing clamps and set-up clamps are used for machine set up, and or tool / part fixturing. Specialized fixturing clamps and set-up clamps include step clamps and forked clamps. A fixture clamp (also known as a machine clamp or a set-up clamp) is a device that holds a part or tool in place so that machine tools can work on the part. A beam clamp allows the mounting of hoists or rigging from an overhead load bearing structure. An I-beam clamp is a beam clamp that attaches to an I-beam. A plate clamp is used to lift a sheet (or other structural shape) of material, usually metal. The plate can be lifted in the horizontal or vertical position. A lifting clamp is a part that can grip objects such as metal plates, mechanically-welded structures, girders, bars, pipes, blocks, and rails. An adjustable clamp can be a C clamp (such as those used in woodworking) or a beam clamp that can be moved along the beam.
Important characteristics of fixturing clamps and set-up clamps include: low profile, small size, simple design, clamping force, machinability (to hold unusually shaped parts), ability to hold parts directly on the fixture plate surface or elevated for through-drilling, and wire-cut clamp jaws for maximum contact with the workpiece. Fixturing clamps and set-up clamps are available in multiple sizes, for example, body diameters ranging from 20mm to 50mm, and by size of clamping screws, for example, from M5 to M16. They can be made of high quality alloy steel or, for machinability, mild steel. Beam clamps are rated by capacity, minimum and maximum flange width, work load limit, jaw opening, and weight.
Fixturing clamps and set-up clamps are covered by British Standards Institution BS 5078 (Jig and Fixture Components). Other standards that apply to fixturing clamps and set-up clamps include Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard SAE MA2150/4 (Clamp Support, Loop Clamp, Metric) and Federal specification FED QPL-GGG-C-412-11 on horizontal and vertical lift plates. Standards that apply to beam clamps include BSI standard BS EN 10034 shape and dimensional tolerances for structural steel I and H sections.
HEAVY DUTY LATCH CLAMPS
A series of Heavy Duty Latch (HDL Series) clamps has been introduced by Jergens, Inc. The clamps feature precision cast steel bases to provide exceptional durability in industrial applications. The versatile adjustable U-bar design makes them ideally suited for clamping covers, lids, access doors and containers. The heavy duty construction ensures reliable, repeatable holding force over time and repeated usage. Holding capacities are from 4,400 to 8,800 lbs.
A series of Heavy Duty Latch (HDL Series) clamps has been introduced by Jergens, Inc. The clamps feature precision cast steel bases to provide exceptional durability in industrial applications. The versatile adjustable U-bar design makes them ideally suited for clamping covers, lids, access doors and containers. The heavy duty construction ensures reliable, repeatable holding force over time and repeated usage. Holding capacities are from 4,400 to 8,800 lbs.
