These clamps are a combination of Mitee-Bite® Products Uniforce® Clamp and Hytec’s cartridge pull cylinders. Two pull cylinders are offered to power each of five of the most popular Uniforce clamps.
One will create the force necessary to achieve the clamp’s rated force at 5,000 psi hydraulic pressure. The other powers the clamp to its maximum rating at only 2,500 psi. This allows the efficient use of these clamps in lower pressure systems however, never exceed the maximum pressure rating of the clamp/cylinder assembly.
The pull cylinders are designed for cartridge mounting in a cavity supplied by the fixture builder. The required cavity is simply a cylindrical bore with a properly deburred pressure port intersecting it, providing the fluid connection. Where possible, pins inserted in the back of the piston are provided.
These pins can be guided by holes drilled in the sub-plate to prevent cylinder rotation when
adjustments are made. A breather hole should always be provided and may be combined with the pin holes where appropriate.
An external stop prevents over-travel of the clamp if actuated without a workpiece in place.
• Minimal space requirements
• Reduces repetitive motion injuries
• Cylinders require no additional fixture space
• Rod wiper excludes contaminants
• Plating & Power-Tech™ processes resist corrosion
• Single-acting, spring return
Mitee-Bite and Uniforce are registered trademarks
of Mitee-Bite Products Company.