EuroWire July 2021

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▲ Exerting pressure on the clamping disc releases the U-Clip

Small and powerful self-locking clips with vibration resistance

Uhing U-Clips are round clamping elements for plain shafts that, with a smooth movement – compress with two fingers, position and release – are pushed against the component to be secured. When released, the clip locks automatically. Featuring high holding forces, the clamping discs of the U-Clips exert a tight grip. Releasing is as easy as fastening. Variants for shaft diameters between 8 and 16mm are released directly at the clamping disc, while versions for shaft diameters between 20 and 35mm are released by lateral pressure on the release buttons.

The Elasto Ring, available for all U-Clip sizes, is a useful accessory. If, for example, the counterforce increases because the spool expands after the U-Clip is fastened, the U-Clip may be harder to release. In this context, the Elasto-Ring offers a simple solution. TheUhingU-Clip reaches topperformance at operating temperatures of up to +50°C. Both available variants are used for positioning on stationary or rotating shafts. U-Clip is equally suited to locking components on shafts or clamping spools on shafts etc.

It is also suitable for quick adjustment of material guides commonly used in packaging machines. The U-Clip can be used on hardened and non-hardened steel shafts. During operation, it is rotationally symmetrical, and does not generate any vibrations of its own, so the component runs smoothly. Compared to devices with balls and tapers, the Uhing U-Clip is highly self-locking. Its vibration resistance and corrosion protection make it durable in appli- cations in a wide range of environmental conditions. Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co KG www.uhing.com

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July 2021