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Calculating Clamp Force
Hi MintJulep The plates inside the arms are to allow adjustment. We can add or remove these depending on the size of what needs to be clamped. Typically clamping steel up to 20mm thick between the jaws, however large tubes need to be handled at times (700mm OD). We realise this significantly...- Mark_555
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Calculating Clamp Force
Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, I'm talking about Metric tonnes. You're quite right regarding the cylinder force. Appreciate it. Bit of an odd scenario; the company I work for purchased this application for further development. Unfortunately the CAD we received doesn't match the actual...- Mark_555
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Calculating Clamp Force
Hello All, I'm new to this forum. Have found it very useful over the years so finally decided to join! I have a problem to get to the bottom of and would like a hand to ensure I get the correct answer. We have a construction application (Side-Grip) which is used to drive steel into the...- Mark_555
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