Fixtureworks (Fraser, MI) has augmented its clamp lineup with the addition of three versions of shaft coupling clamps: a standard version, heavy-duty version and a safety-lock shaft version.
Shaft coupling clamps are commonly referred to as shaft mount fasteners. They securely join two shafts together, allowing for the transmittal of torque and rotation from one shaft to the other. They are designed to hold the shafts in a precise alignment while accommodating potential misalignment issues and preventing damage from shock or vibration.
The Fixtureworks shaft-coupling clamps (shaft-mount fasteners) identified as QCSJ, are designed to be mounted to a shaft for extended reach and to provide positive locking in quick change applications where there is frequent insertion and removal of a fixture. They allow for consistent fastening force, eliminating the chance for under or over tightening. The clamp comes in body diameter of 12 mm with 20 lb. of clamping force, at a weight of only 25g.
They are designed to be used with QCSJ-S series cam receptacles. The receptacles are mounted to a fixturing base. As the shaft is inserted into the receptacle, the pins on the clamp align with the grooves in the receptacle. Rotating the fastener one-quarter-turn aligns and locks the clamp into place.
