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:
Size & Shape of the parts to be held
Uniformity of the part size
Holding capacity required
Strength & dexterity of the operator
Operators suitability
Frequency & time cycle of the operation
Environmental factors
In case of pneumatic clamps cycling time and sequence
For more complicated applications our engineering department as well as
our representatives are always ready to make necessary modification in
the existing standard range or design something suitable for the job.
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 denotes :
VTC: Vertical Toggle Clamp
25:(height of clamping arm from clamping base)
35:(width of clamping arm from clamping base)
UB: U - Bar
Model No. HTC 35100 LH
HTC: Horizontal Toggle Clamp
35: (height of plunger from base of the clamp)
10: (plunger travel of the clamp)
