How Does a Hook Clamp Work?

Swing clamps, also known as hook clamps, are self-supporting mechanical workholders. Unlike a clamp strap, they do not need a balancer or foot to apply clamping force to a workpiece. Carr Lane Manufacturing Co. offers a variety of Swing Clamps including standard and long arm Hook Swing Clamps, Swing Clamp Assemblies. These hook clamps also come in a variety of sizes. Hook clamps can secure and adjust workpieces with the use of an Allen wrench. In this video, Carr Lane COO Colin Frost demonstrates how hook clamps work and explains the variety offered by Carr Lane. -- Since 1952, Carr Lane Manufacturing Company has been committed to being the world’s preferred source of tooling components by continuously improving products, processes, and services to exceed our customers’ expectations. Carr Lane Manufacturing provides a large selection of tooling components, clamps, fixturing and related workholding products for all areas of manufacturing. Based in St. Louis, Missouri USA, we make tooling items for virtually every industry around the globe. Carr Lane Manufacturing delivers consistently high-quality products and is certified ISO 9001-2015. More information on Hook Clamps: https://www.carrlane.com/product/clamps-accessories/swing-clamps More information about Carr Lane: https://www.carrlane.com/ Follow Carr Lane on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/CarrLaneMfgCo/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/carr-lane-manufacturing-co-