Position flexible clamps

The position flexible clamp is a small vice with two movable jaws, which are operated by a common hydraulic port. Independently of its position within the clamping area, the work­piece will be clamped nipper­like (floating). By means of a separate locking port, both jaws are hydraulically locked. The clamped work­piece can no longer “float”, if the machining forces are introduced. Oil supply to the locking port can be controlled by a sequence valve or a second clamping circuit.

Position flexible clamping elements can be used for supporting and clamping of unstable workpiece sections. They adapt themselves to the position of the clamping point without deforming them. They cushion vibrations and compensate machining forces from all directions.

The figure shows a position flexible clamp for ”floating clamping” of a self-supporting arm of a power unit support of the automotive industry, which has been fixed in its position by means of swing clamps as per data sheet B 1.880 and B 1.891.