Types of clamps: their applications and industries
There are many different types of clamps, and each type has a specific purpose. Cable clamps keep cables or wires together and secure them. The hose clamps hold the hoses at the ends of the pipe tubes. Manual clamps securely hold work pieces for various work operations. Material handling clamps are used to lift heavy loads or move them, and are generally used in heavy equipment, but there are also versions for lighter loads. Pipe clamps are for hanging pipes and ducts.
Different types of clamps
Next, we list the various types of clamps available.
Hand tool)
Manual clamps (tools) are hand tools that are used to place and hold work pieces during assembly or during manufacturing. Key specifications include the intended application, clamp type and grip range, along with the clamp characteristics. Manual clamps (tools) are available in a variety of styles including bar, drawing, parallel and toggle, and are used for various applications such as book binding, frame framing or door manufacturing, and as templates for a series of operations of manufacturing. Clamps used with laboratory glassware are also included here.
Material handling
Material handling clamps are clamping mechanisms used to hold heavy material as it is lifted or handled. Key specifications include the intended application, load capacity and orientation of the clamping action. Material handling clamps are mainly used in construction applications to lift or handle large loads. They are commonly used in cranes to lift loads such as rails, beams, pipes, etc. They are also used in factories and foundries.
Hose (mechanical clamp)
Hose clamps are mechanical devices that are used to hold hoses or tubes in place at the ends of the tubes. Key specifications include clamp type, diameter and material. Hose clamps are used whenever a flexible fluid connection must be made, for example, between the water pump of a car engine and the radiator inlet tap. They are manufactured in many sizes and materials, including metal or plastic, depending on the application, and can be designed as single-use or reusable devices.
Types of pipe clamps
Pipe clamps are devices used to hang or secure pipes. Key specifications include the intended application, clamp type and pipe diameter. Pipe clamps are mainly used in pipe and plumbing applications to hang various types of pipes. Applications include exhaust pipes, railings and ducts, among others. There are many styles and sizes available, as well as a variety of materials, depending on the type of pipe that hangs and the environment.
Cable clamp
Cable clamps are mechanical devices used to tie and hold cable or rope assemblies. Key specifications include the diameter of the cable, the diameter of the mounting hole and the material. Cable clamps are mainly used in manufacturing to help route cables or cords and secure them. They help relieve tension in the cables and give them a clean route. Many materials and sizes are available with various mounts to ensure proper and secure fit of cable packages.
Earth clamp
Grounding clamps are devices used to secure the grounding wires to the grounding rods and pipes. They are used for general grounding of antennas, etc. and for specific tasks such as welding and refueling of aircraft. Key specifications include the intended application and material. There are several types available depending on the construction of the ground wire, that is, bare or shielded conductor.
Applications and Industries
Manual clamps for general work clamping are available in a variety of styles. Some of the most common varieties include C clamps, bar clamps, lever clamps, etc. Clamps with soft faces are specially made for carpentry and joinery. Carpentry clamps generally have speed characteristics that allow them to take them to work quickly before applying clamping pressure. A large number of manual clamp styles are used in general fixing applications, for metalworking, etc., and are generally adjustable with quick-release features to allow the work to lock in the fasteners and be quickly removed after completion. any machining, etc. Clamp styles here include clamping, alternating, push-pull, Carver, etc.
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