HEINRICH KIPP WERK has expanded its product range with chain clamps. These are used primarily in machine and plant construction to clamp and fixate workpieces that have complex contours or irregular shapes. Custom-made clamping elements are no longer required. KIPP offers chain clamp sets in two different sizes which can be flexibly expanded.
A chain clamp provides numerous advantages and the even force distribution enables rather distortion-free clamping. Plastic elements protect workpiece surfaces. Users also benefit from a wide adjustment range and high clamping force. Chain clamps are mounted using fastening screws and T-slot keys on machine tools or clamping plates.
KIPP offers two versions of chain clamp, both include a clamping hook, clamping bracket, four roller chains, four chain links, six plastic elements and a securing set for chain clamps. The two different versions differ through the chain length and the size of the chain links which allow for differing clamping forces of 15 kN or 40 kN. Roller chains are also available separately in other lengths so that users can adapt flexibly to the most varied workpiece diameters and shapes. Due to pre-tensioning, they are characterised by low chain elongation.
Also available are turnbuckles, which are recommended for chains with a length of three metres and more. These are placed between the chains using two extra chain links and enable optimum pre-tensioning of the chain.
In addition, the KIPP range includes 120°-Prisms, which allow for flexible positioning on the machine table. If necessary, prisms can also be precisely aligned using slot keys.