Swing Clamps with Sturdy Swing Mechanism

Hydraulic swing clamps are used for clamping of workpieces, when it is essential to keep the clamping area free of straps and clamping components for unrestricted workpiece loading and unloading.
Due to the sturdy swing mechanism and the manifold possibilities of position monitoring these swing clamps are particularly suited for

• Automatic manufacturing systems
• Clamping fixtures with workpiece loading via handling systems
• Transfer lines
• Test systems for motors, gears and axes
• Assembly lines
• Special machine tools

The hydraulic swing clamp is a pull-type cylinder where a part of the total stroke is used to swing the piston. The favourable area ratio (piston/piston rod) allows high clamping forces already at relatively low oil pressures.
Due to the sturdy swing mechanism the angle position of the clamping arm remains the same after a slight collision with the workpiece during loading
or unloading. Also a collision during the clamping process is not critical.
When using high flow rates the swing speed is limited by installed throttle points. For connection via drilled channels, adjustable throttle valves can be screwed instead of the screw plugs. The FKM wiper at the piston rod can be protected against coarse and hot swarf by an optionally available metallic wiper.