Screw clamps

The accuracy of processing various components particularly depends on how well they are secured. Specialists use vices and clamps for fixing different workpieces and pressing them together while glueing. The latter tools differ by not being fastened to machines or workbenches. These devices secure components in place thus making the work significantly easier.

Types of clamps

The accessories can be operated by:

• Screw rotation. These provide significant pressing force but require some time for screwing the threaded element.
• Lever. They don’t require much effort to work and fasten the workpiece within seconds.
• Pressing together 2 handles. They have a built-in spring mechanism and are made for fastening small objects.

By material of pressure plates:

• steel;
• cast iron;
• plastic;
• wooden.

The steel tools feature the highest clamping force (up to 35 000 N), plastic ones – the lowest. Some models can be equipped with rubber or plastic pads to fixate fragile components.

Screw-type devices differ in the shape of a static frame with a plate to which a moveable element is being pressed. Particularly, there are:

• G-clamps. The frame is shaped as a curved bracket. Generally, such devices can secure 50 – 300 mm wide workpieces. A variety of these tools is a three-way clamp which has two additional pressure screws.
• F-clamps. These devices consist of a straight guide with the fixed plate on one side, and the movable one with a screw – on the other. Usually, they are suitable for 100 – 1000 mm wide components. The devices clamp the part faster but with less force than models of the previous type.

Clamps usage tips

1. One should use these tools only for the intended purpose stated by the manufacturer. It is desirable that the plate material would be softer than the surface of the workpiece. This minimizes the risk of its damage.
2. Make sure that there are no shears, cracks or other defects on the clamps before using them.
3. The tool should be cleaned with a soft cloth after every use. If you use it for glueing components, then put wax paper between the clamping elements and the spare part to prevent glue from getting onto the device.
4. It is recommended to grease threaded parts from time to time.

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