Written by Jody Muelaner Strap clamps, also known as band clamps, resemble the ratchet straps used to tie loads down — such as on a vehicle’s roof rack or a truck bed. The webbing strap is placed around an assembly and tightened, applying pressure to joints. Strap clamps are often fitted with four corner…
What are stram clamps?
Written by Jody Muelaner Strap clamps, also known as band clamps, resemble the ratchet straps used to tie down loads, such as on a roof rack or truck. The webbing strap is placed around an assembly and tightened to apply pressure to joints. They’re also often used to apply pressure while bonding joints in woodwork…
Advance Components adds Caillau hose clamps to lineup
Advance Components has announced a new partnership with Caillau, a top manufacturer of hose clamps. Advance will now stock Caillau’s extensive CLIC series of hose clamps and pliers. Caillau’s CLIC series includes the CLIC, CLIC R and CLIC E hose clamps, which are engineered to create a secure connection on hoses and spigots in extreme…
New EDGEXMETAL Clips offer faster and easier deck installations
CAMO has added to their offering with a new clip for metal framing. The CAMO EDGEXMETAL Clip offers a revolutionary way to fasten any grooved deck board on metal substructure, which installs easily by hand. Installation occurs up to five times faster with the Never-Miss Guide and award-winning CAMO DRIVE stand-up tool, both using…
Dorner offers new Clamping Module for its FlexMove conveyor system
Dorner is now offering a Clamping Module on its FlexMove conveyor system, which gives users the ability to hold back or pace products for accumulating applications. As products pass through the Clamping Module, pre-programmed photo sensors trigger a pneumatic-clamping actuator that is mounted on both sides of the conveyor. It’s ideal for totes, boxes, bottles and…
JW Winco offers new range of tube clamp connectors
JW Winco’s tube clamp connectors are available in several designs and use cases, such as for linear units and accessories. The new monitor mounts GN 197, including VESA adapter plates as well as locking slide units GN 134.7 and GN 147.7, offer new possibilities for diverse customer needs. Monitor mounts with connection stud The use…
Destaco develops new Manual Swing Clamp series
Destaco, a supplier of high-performance automation, work-holding and containment solutions, recently announced that its new line of patent-pending Manual Swing Clamps. This new family of clamps combines two existing Destaco technologies to create an easy-to-use option for fixture building/testing, welding, and assembly operations in the industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. “The development of our new…
What are ring clips?
Written by Jody Muelaner A ring clip is another name for an E-Type External Circlip, which is often referred to as an E-ring or an E-clip. Circlips are fasteners that fit into radial grooves in shafts and holes — and are sprung so they remain securely in place. All circlips are close to C-shaped, allowing…
Ruland offers new quick-clamping shaft collars with clamping levers
Ruland now supplies quick-clamping shaft collars with clamping levers. These adjustable levers mate a Ruland metric and international series inch shaft collar to a specially designed clamping lever, creating a shaft collar that requires no tools to install, remove, or reposition. Once the lever is installed, users can simply turn it until they meet their…
JW Winco offers new developments in clamping and locking
The standard parts specialist, JW Winco, has optimized its portfolio of toggle clamps in relation to the handling, quality, and assembly — bringing innovative and effective products to the marketplace. New product versions with integrated safety features are also now available. For example, the toggle clamp GN 820.3 is protected by a safety hook against…