Economy version of the horizontal acting toggle clamps made from zinc plated steel. Supplied with clamping screw and rubber nose.
Economy vertical-acting toggle clamps with open/closed arms and vertical/horizontal base choices.
Latch type economy clamps complete with counter-holder.
Economy push-pull toggle clamps supplied with corresponding mounting plate. Short version also available.
Horizontal acting toggle clamps made from zinc plated and passivated steel or stainless steel. Bushes are made from case hardened and greased steel. Their easily actuated handles are made from grease resistant plastic.
Vertical acting toggle clamps made from zinc plated and passivated steel or stainless steel. Bushes are made from case hardened and greased steel. Their easily actuated handles are made from grease resistant plastic.
Latch type toggle clamps made from zinc plated and passivated steel or stainless steel. Their easily actuated handles are made from grease resistant plastic. Fixed catches are available seperately.
Push-pull manual toggle clamps with a compact design that maintains long travel length. Ideal for space efficient applications.
Fully stainless steel versions of our push-pull toggle clamps. Supplied with appropriate stainless clamping screw and rubber nose.
Hook type toggle clamps made from zinc plated and passivated steel or stainless steel. Their easily actuated handles are made from grease resistant plastic. Fixed catches are available seperately.
The safety lever holds the clamping arm in both the clamped and open position. This prevents opening under vibration or accidental movement of the clamping arm during assembly/disassembly of the fixture.
Heavy vertical toggle clamps are especially suitable for production equipment and fixtures. Base choices: vertical or horizontal.
The heavy duty hook type toggle clamp has 4 mounting holes in both foot and catch. Circlips are used to retain pins in bearing bushes, and to center the clamping pin.
Heavy duty push pull toggle clamps have a very strong construction with long push-rod guidance. Reversible lever version available.
Weldable, with removable or solid hand levers. Complete with tempered clamping screws.
Equipped with double-acting FESTO pneumatic cylinder and a valve to control the speed of operation.
Heavy duty horizontal pneumatic toggle clamps are ideal for installation in material handling lines and special purpose machines.
Opening and closing of clamp can be controlled electronically, allowing integration into automated processes.
Can be equipped with normal hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders; for this the rod connection is interchangeable.
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Horizontal
Vertical
Angled
Vertical
Horizontal
Push-Pull
Hook Type
Latch Type
Ergonomic 2-component handle
Stainless rivets and hardened bushings
Moveable stop for variable opening angle
Operator finger protection
Temperature resistant
Paint wetting impairment free
Safety latches
Heavy duty versions
Pneumatic clamping
Matte black surface for optical measurement
The force transmitted to the workpiece by the toggle clamp's closed arm, without itself being deformed when machine forces are applied.
Holding force value is dependent upon proximity of the measuring point to the toggle clamp's pivot point (hence two values, f1 and f2 provided).
The force applied to the workpiece when toggle clamp's arm is closed. Clamping force can only be stated for pneumatic toggle clamps - clamping forces of manual clamps can not be correctly measured as it is dependent upon the operator.
For pneumatically controlled toggle clamps only, f5 is the piston force required to achieve the stated clamping force.
Steel, zinc plated and passivated
Stainless steel (AISI 304 series)
Steel, matte black vario-spektron coated
The black toggel clamps are especially suited for the optical measurement of workpieces.
The complete matte-black surface of the clamps prevents refl ections. As a result, in the later evaluation of the measurement results on the PC, all unneeded clamp parts can be suppressed and only the actual workpiece is visible.
All black toggle clamps are blackened using the Vario-Spektrox® process. This offers effective protection against corrosion and fi lm rust formation. In addition, environmentally damaging emissions are not created with this process.
How do I choose a Toggle Clamp?
Selecting the right toggle clamp for your application depends on a variety of factors. Firstly consider whether you require a horizontal, vertical, or push-pull toggle clamp before deciding on the handle shape. Typically toggle clamps tend to have a straight lever handle but T-shaped handles are also available (handles are used to apply the clamping force). Next decide on the clamping force you require; some toggle clamps will apply a stronger clamping force with more pressure than others. You should also consider the holding force which is the maximum amount of pressure a toggle clamp can endure after the handle has been engaged. Finally, consider the hand force; this is the amount of pressure you will need to exert on the handle to apply the clamp.
When to use Toggle Clamps
Highly versatile and low maintenance, toggle clamps can be used in a number of different settings and for several industrial/commercial applications. Toggle clamps are ideal for welding production and can help improve quality and reduce production time. Toggle clamps are also effective for conveyors, machine tool positioners, tension-free tapering and for coping with narrow rails. To find out if toggle clamps are suitable for your application please feel free to contact us now.
How much force can Toggle Clamps withstand?
Toggle clamps are extremely robust and durable but the amount of force it can withstand depends on a variety of factors. When selecting the correct toggle clamp for your application consider the following questions.points:
-What is the shape and size of parts that need to be held?
-Consider the strength of the toggle clamp operator
-At what speed does the toggle clamp need to operate at?
- What is the set up of my production environment like? Do I need a stainless-steel toggle clamp that can resist corrosion?
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