AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes a variety of Knipex pliers. Available in slip-resistant plastic coated, comfort grip, and insulated comfort grip handle styles, the pliers are made of high-grade special tool steel with polished edges. The slim head design provides greater accessibility in tight or hard to reach areas. Combination pliers provide the basic functions…
J.W. Winco Releases Two New Product Catalogs
J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it has released two new full color catalogs showcasing over 350 new series of products. A 112-page, updated version of the company’s Product Overview Catalog features thumbnail photos and descriptions for its full line of 1,440 products. J.W. Winco’s 404-page New Products Supplement Manual features complete detailed information for 200 new…
J.W. Winco Latching Toggle Clamps Provide High Retaining Force
J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers GN 852.1 Latch-Type Toggle Clamps with Locking Mechanism, in metric sizes. These RoHS compliant Latch Clamps are used when very high retaining forces are required. They also feature a locking mechanism that prevents the inadvertent or vibration-induced opening of the clamp. Another benefit of this clamp is the…
Latch type toggle clamps
Series GN 853 (steel) and GN 853-NI (stainless steel) Latch-Type Toggle Clamps with Locking Mechanism are available in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant latch clamps feature a locking mechanism that prevents the inadvertent or vibration-induced opening of the clamp. Another benefit of this design is the ability to operate the clamp with one hand. Two versions…
Reid Supply Launches New Clamps and Workholding Mini-Catalog
Reid Supply Company announced the release of their new Clamps and Workholding mini-catalog. The products featured in this convenient 96-page catalog include toggle clamps, hold-down clamps, pull-action latch clamps, straight-line action clamps, squeeze-action plier clamps, economy clamps, pneumatic clamps, hydraulic power workholding, clamping systems, clamp assemblies, grippers, vices and work positioners, c-clamps and bar clamps.…
Innovative V-Band Clamp Nut Keeps Turbochargers Sealed
V-Band Clamps encounter many extremes. When it comes to turbochargers, which are increasingly used in light trucks and cars to deliver the power of a V8 engine in a V6, the clamps seal off hot exhaust, forcing compressed air into the intake. The result is lighter vehicles and better fuel economy. But component temperatures around…
Tiny Vise™ Edge Clamps Deliver Secure Clamping
Patented Tiny Vise™ edge clamps from Carr Lane offer strong clamping action in a mini size. Ideal for fixturing small parts, the unique clamps grip the side of a workpiece to keep the top clear for machining. Tiny Vise edge clamps are available in a wide range of sizes, from a miniature #8-32 thread size…
Steel Clamp Mounts for Toggle Clamps from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc. now offers series GN 809 Steel Clamp Mounts for Toggle Clamps. These metric sized, RoHS-compliant clamp mounts were designed for use with toggle clamps that have a solid clamping arm. The clamp mount can be moved along the clamping arm and be adjusted in height. Once the desired position is reached,…
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…
Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam from J.W. Winco
By J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers GN 927 Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam in inch sizes as well as metric. These clamping levers are used for rapid clamping and releasing, and come in both tapped and stud types. In contrast to a clamping operation utilizing threads, these levers permit torque-free clamping. The lever…