Ruland Manufacturing, a privately owned family manufacturer, recently expanded its range of quick-clamping shaft collars with a clamping lever to include bore sizes up to three inches (80 mm). These shaft collars allow the user to install, remove, or reposition the collar without the use of tools. The user simply turns the lever to loosen…

In tool and fixture manufacturing, quick workpiece changes are generally required when space is tight. For such situations, JW Winco offers the down-thrust clamp as a new, compact, and – above all – universal clamping element. With a clamping arm that swivels away to the side, workpieces can be fixed in the correct position quickly…

FTC Solar, Inc., a provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, has developed a novel clamping solution. The new clamp supports First Solar’s unique thin-film module technology and is a variant of its novel Voyager mounting solution. It uses FTC’s patented Slide and Glide methodology and First Solar’s SpeedSlot mounting feature. The result is a reliable, labor-efficient…

  Festool, a manufacturer of precision-engineered power tools, released its new Quick Clamp — a durable multi-function table (MFT) lever clamp that holds workpieces in place, offering an easy fasten-and-release functionality. The company also launched a limited-edition Plier Systainer Set for remodelers, carpenters, and electricians looking to bolster their shop selection “The MFT Lever Clamp…

The votes are in and the winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced by WTWH Media in a digital ceremony this week with products across several categories, including Fastener Engineering. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of engineering and academic professionals. Global manufacturer, HellermannTyton, took…

DESTACO, a provider of automation, work-holding, and engineered solutions, has launched its newest 82L-3E Series Power Clamps. These new products feature a lightweight, enclosed aluminum housing and optimized mechanics that are more precise and significantly longer-lasting than previous designs. The 82L-3E power clamps ideally complement the 82M-3E models and are available in three versions with…

Pneumatic clamps are standard elements in jig construction, so it’s no surprise that JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has carried these important fastening systems in its portfolio for some time. The company has recently reworked this product family to increase its lifespan and reliability. The most significant improvement: the pneumatic cylinder now operates with…

DESTACO, which offers an extensive selection of automation, engineered solutions, and work-holding solutions, has added two new models to its heavy-duty manual clamp product line. The 503-MLBR and 533-LBR models are extensions of DESTACO’s 503-MLB and 533-LB vertical toggle-lock clamps — with the new versions featuring the patented Toggle Lock Plus locking system. “The space-saving…

DESTACO, which offers a broad range of engineered products, announced that it is expanding the range of its horizontal and vertical toggle-lock manual clamp product line with the introduction of a front-mount-base model. The compact, space-saving, front-mount-base is designed to offer users additional flexibility in their workholding applications. “The clamp’s vertical foot provides for higher…

DESTACO announced that it has completed quality enhancements for three models within its 800 Series Manual Clamp product family. These updates are in line with DESTACO’s commitment to continuously review and identify ways to improve the capabilities of its products, with an ultimate goal of achieving the highest level of innovative performance for each and…