Clamps
Adjustable devices designed to securely hold two objects together or to hold an object in place; used with standard-taper and ball-and-socket joints, glass and tubing assemblies, and with ring stands. Available as plastic joint clips, stainless steel pinch clamps, and taper clips.
A laboratory clamp is an essential piece of equipment used to support and secure labware and other laboratory apparatus such as flasks, reaction vessels, tubing, thermometers, probes, columns, funnels, and overhead stirrers.
Some laboratory clamps consist of a shaft and boss head, secured with hand-tightened thumbscrews, knurled nuts, or wingnuts onto a supporting rod, stand or scaffold. They may also include two- or three-pronged, adjustable closing jaws designed for gripping objects safely and securely.
Laboratory clamps are constructed of metals such as stainless steel, nickel-plated zinc, plated brass or diecast aluminum alloy for enhanced chemical, heat, and corrosion resistance. However, some components such as the adjusting screws may be made of plastic, and the prongs may also be lined or covered with cork, plastic, glass-fiber, or rubber for enhanced grip with minimal damage or breakage.
Laboratory Clamp Styles and Designs
• Universal, general-purpose clamps that are fully adjustable for accommodating and securing a wide range of items of different sizes such as columns and thermometers
• Retort clamps for securing round-bottom flasks and similar glassware
• Fork clamps for securing and supporting cone-and-socket ground glassware joints
• Three-prong extension clamps, sometimes available with spring-loaded jaws, for holding irregularly shaped or outsized objects
• Specialized clamps for securing burettes and condensers or reaction vessels
• Chain clamps, which incorporate a circular, adjustable chain loop to hold cylinders and beakers
Chemglass Life Sciences Clamp, Horseshoe Style, #28
Clamp, Horseshoe Style, #28. Horseshoe shaped corrosion-resistant steel clamp for use with spherical ball and socket joints. Clamp has two machine bolts and thumbscrews 180º apart to apply uniform tension. NOTE: NOT FOR USE WITH CG-124 O-RING JOINTS.
Ace Glass, Inc. Lab jaws clamp holder, 90°, 18mm (0.71in) grip, Troemner916051
18mm nickel-plated zinc, 90 degree frame clamp holder for use with all Labjaws extension clamps. Features a 0.71 grip. Troemner part number is 916051.
Grainger Banding Clip 5/8 PK100
The Band-It Banding Clip fits 5/8" strap and is made of stainless steel. It has a width of 1-1/4", a height of 1-1/8", and a weight of 0.06 lbs. This banding clip is used to connect and tension banding straps. It can withstand up to 350 lbs of tension. The clip has rounded edges for comfort and safety. It is manufactured in the USA by Band-It. The clip is sold individually.
Grainger Clip PEX White
The John Guest Pipe Clip Spacer is a plastic pipe fitting accessory used to space pipes evenly when running multiple pipes in parallel. It has a 1 inch center spacing and can accommodate pipe sizes from 1/4 inch to 1 inch. The spacers are constructed of high strength polyethylene and measure 2 inches wide x 2 inches high. They feature a durable snap-fit design for quick and easy installation without tools or fasteners. The spacers help organize pipes and tubes into neat parallel runs while preventing contact that could lead to abrasion and wear. They are suitable for a wide range of applications including plumbing, irrigation, hydronics, and more. The pack contains 25 spacers.
Research Products International Corp Tubing Clamp, Stainless Steel, 9/16 - 11/16 Inch, 10 per Package
So easy to install, it's no wonder these are the most frequently used style of hose clamps. Clamps are for firm plastic and rubber hose and tube. Do not exceed the maximum torque or clamps may be damaged. Stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance. When choosing a clamp, measure the outside diameter of your hose or tube with the fitting installed.
