Precision Clamping Components
Low-Profile Edge & Side Clamps
Low-profile edge and side clamps secure workpieces from the side while helping keep the upper working area accessible for machining, assembly or inspection operations.
Low-Profile Edge & Side Clamps for Accessible Workholding
Low-profile edge and side clamps secure a workpiece from the side while helping keep the upper working area accessible.
They are suited to fixture and tooling applications where top-side access is important for machining, assembly or inspection.
Typical Applications
- Machining fixtures
- Fixture plates
- Assembly tooling
- Inspection fixtures
- Low-profile workholding
- Components requiring open top access
Side Clamping in Fixture Design
Edge and side clamping applies the holding action from the side of the workpiece rather than placing a conventional clamp over the top surface.
This can help maintain access to working surfaces while keeping the clamping arrangement compact.
Selecting an Edge or Side Clamp
Key selection parameters include workpiece geometry, clamping direction, mounting arrangement, available installation space and the required holding conditions.
Contact geometry and the relationship between the clamp, workpiece and fixture should also be reviewed for the application.
Standard & Modified-Standard Requirements
Standard configurations can be reviewed against the fixture layout and workpiece requirements.
Modified-standard requirements involving dimensions, contact geometry, mounting features or material requirements can also be reviewed based on feasibility.
What to Send for an RFQ
- Required quantity
- Workpiece or fixture dimensions
- Preferred clamping direction
- Mounting arrangement
- Available installation space
- Holding requirement, if known
- Material or finish requirement, if specified
- Drawing, existing part number or reference product, if available
A fixture drawing, sketch or reference component can help us review the appropriate clamping arrangement.