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Toggle Clamps
Toggle Clamps
Spring Plungers
Features :
Material
Body : EN - 8 Steel
Pin : EN - 8 Steel, Hardened
Finish : Block Oxide
Spring : Stainless Steel
F1 F2
MODEL NO A B C D E F SW WT IN KGS
N=* N=*
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Strap Clamp Flat Din - 6134
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MODEL NO. A B C D E F G FOR BOLT WT IN KGS
Products > Clamping Devices :
Features :
Steel
Finish : Block Oxide
MODEL NO A B C D E F FOR BOLT WT IN KGS
MODEL NO A B C D E F WT IN KGS
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Universal Step Blocks
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Handle to operate
Holding Capacity :
The holding capacity mentioned for each clamp
refers to the maximum force, which the clamp can
withstand after being over-centered without
damage to the clamp and without the toggle
unlocking due to distortion of the clamp.
Clamping Force :
Clamping Force, the amount of force actually
applied to the work piece by closing and locking
the clamp, is generally less than the stated holding
capacity. Actual clamping force depends on many
factors including; spindle position, proper spindle
height adjustment, spindle cushioning, work piece
material and the clamps mechanical advantage. In
most cases, roughly 1/3rd of the stated holding
capacity can be applied by hand with medium
effort.
Toggle Principle
Toggle action clamps operate through a linkage system of levers and pivots. The fixed length levers,
connected by pivot pins supply the action and clamping force. Toggle action has an over centre lock point
which is a fixed stop and linkage. Once in the over centre position, the clamp cannot move or unlock unless
the linkage is moved. All types of toggle clamps have same action, just oriented differently.
1. To multiply applied load at the handle into a high clamping force to hold the work piece.
2. To create an over - centre lock to prevent the clamp from opening & releasing the work piece until
opened by the operator.
3. To rapidly open & close the clamp giving a maximum clearance in which to load & unload the work
piece.
Center Position Unclamped Over-center, Clamped Position
This Website contains about 200 different standard toggle clamps & clamping systems.
The complete range of these clamps are designed with one of the actions displayed below.
Steel-Smith has developed its range of clamps & clamping equipments for infinite
applications, considering the different shapes, sizes, holding capacity, operator's position &
strength, frequency of operation etc. Most of the Toggle Clamps belong to one of the following
five main actions groups, which are :
Identification of Clamps
SELECTING THE PROPER CLAMP :
The information contained in this catalogue is designed to select the right clamp for your
job. For most of the ordinary applications, consideration Of the following points will lead to
the proper selection of clamps:
IDENTIFICATION OF MODEL NO :
Almost all of the Steel Smith toggle clamps are given model numbers as per their
characteristics in terms of outer dimensions. The Toggle Clamp is given a model number
as per (A + B) i.e. (A) denoting the height of the clamping arm from the clamps base and
(B) denoting the width of the clamping arm from the base to the center of the spindle.
Incase of Straight Line Action (A) denotes the clamping height & (B) denotes the plunger
travel.
For example :
Model No VTC 2535 UB Model No. HTC 35100 LH
denotes : HTC: Horizontal Toggle Clamp
VTC: Vertical Toggle Clamp 35: (height of plunger from base of the clamp)
25:(height of clamping arm from 10: (plunger travel of the clamp)
clamping base)
35:(width of clamping arm from
clamping base)
UB: U - Bar
Swivel "V"
• Black oxide finish
• Used exclusively for clamping over rounds
• Ideal with heavy-duty clamping bar
A B C D E F G H
2 5/8 3/8 7/8 1/4-20 3/8 1/2 5-40
2 1/2 5/8 3/8 7/8 1/4-20 11/16 11/16 5-40
3 1/4 1 1/2 1 9/16 3/8-16 9/16 3/4 10-32
3 3/4 1 1/2 1 9/16 3/8-16 13/16 1 10-32
4 1/2 1 1/4 5/8 1 3/4 1/2-13 3/4 1 1/2 1/4-20
5 1 1/4 5/8 1 3/4 1/2-13 1 1/4 1 1/2 1/4-20
5 1/2 1 1/4 5/8 1 3/4 1/2-13 1 3/4 1 1/2 1/4-20
4 1/2 1 1/2 3/4 2 5/8-11 7/8 1 1/8 1/4-20
5 1 1/2 3/4 2 5/8-11 1 1 1/2 1/4-20
5 1/2 1 1/2 3/4 2 5/8-11 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/4-20
Fixture Keys
Our modern manufacturing facilities' use of prime material ensures a quality product.
Materials used in our manufacturing process include: Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass,
Nickel, Brass, Aluminum, and Bright Stainless Steel. We are equipped to produce
special and fabricated hinges and perform such operations as hole punching, forming,
offsetting, notching, countersinking, etc.
Handles
. Handles are made up of materials including aluminum, stainless steel & brass. Types of
handles include folding handles, standard, offset, slanted & contemporary pulls, bars,
tees & ferrules. Applications of handles include doors, drawers, cabinets, appliances,
electronic equipments & furniture.
5 different styles of knobs are available.
All knobs represented here are discontinued or closeout items
subject to stock on hand.
Most knobs are supplied with metric threading and are deeply
discounted for quick sale.
Slotted Drive
The Nylok locking element holds the Plunger body securely in place without the need
for lock nuts or other devices. We recommend a 90 Degree countersink 1/32 larges
than the major diameter of the mating thread to prevent damaging the element and
reducing the locking torque.
To Order A Part Without the Locking Element, Add "P" to the Part Number. Example
56001P
Slotted drive
Hex drive