Trying to identify a clamp

blaster11 · 11-10-2012, 09:52 AM

OK, I will try to describe this as best I can. It is a two piece clamp made of metal which clamps on tube or pipe, so a round hole in center typically with two bolts which screw the two halves together. If you look at the clamp from the side it has a square outside shape with the hole in the center for the pipe or tube. The part which clamps around the tube/pipe is smooth and not serrated. Hopefully my description is good enough. Oh and if you know where to buy them that would be helpful as well.

Thanks!

Ratski · 11-10-2012, 10:01 AM

It seems that you are looking for shaft collars. Lots of variety to choose from.

Try here -----> http://www.mcmaster.com/#shaft-collars/=k3srfu

GreaseMonkey · 11-10-2012, 10:04 AM

What size tube are you wanting to clamp? 1/2" or 3", etc? Also, do you want it to be metal or reinforced plastic? A grainger or McMaster catalog might have some choices, but there are also items made for mounting antennas that can work depending on your budget and what size you need.

RalphyDo · 11-10-2012, 10:29 AM

What are you trying to use them for? I think I know what you are looking for but cannot remember the propername for them.

blaster11 · 11-10-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratski

It seems that you are looking for shaft collars. Lots of variety to choose from.

Try here -----> http://www.mcmaster.com/#shaft-collars/=k3srfu

That's the concept but they need to be square rather than round on the exterior. I will be bolting flat stock on the flat edge that's why I need the square one's.

I don't have the exact measurement but somewhere around 1 1/4" hole in center. I am looking for the metal ones.

I can't think of the proper name either.

GreaseMonkey · 11-10-2012, 12:51 PM

Here is one place that calls them "Super Duty Saddle Clamps":

Unfortunately they only have 2" listed as being the smallest:

http://www.dxengineering.com/search/...d=super%20duty

And they are also somewhat spendy. If you can live with plastic, they make a "Resin Support Block" in a ton of sizes:

And the 1 1/4" ones are less than $5:

http://www.dxengineering.com/search/...pport%20blocks

Hope that helps you!

GreaseMonkey · 11-10-2012, 12:59 PM

Oh also I had the thought that if you needed a quick and half assed version of this you could just purchase 2 muffler/exhaust clamps and use the base plates:

RalphyDo · 11-10-2012, 02:40 PM

Something like this? Obviously these are not exact but close?

http://ubmachine.com/shockssquare.html

11-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
blaster11 ^OP Are you a Sheeple? Joined: May 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Oddometer: 4,689	Trying to identify a clamp OK, I will try to describe this as best I can. It is a two piece clamp made of metal which clamps on tube or pipe, so a round hole in center typically with two bolts which screw the two halves together. If you look at the clamp from the side it has a square outside shape with the hole in the center for the pipe or tube. The part which clamps around the tube/pipe is smooth and not serrated. Hopefully my description is good enough. Oh and if you know where to buy them that would be helpful as well. Thanks! __________________ Bruce IBA # 46755 Adventures of Blaster and Dorito

11-10-2012, 10:01 AM	#2
Ratski Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern WI Oddometer: 564	It seems that you are looking for shaft collars. Lots of variety to choose from. Try here -----> http://www.mcmaster.com/#shaft-collars/=k3srfu __________________ 1983 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk 1984 Honda GL1200A Goldwing Aspencade, a work in progress 1996 KTM 300 EXC Plated

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11-10-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
GreaseMonkey Rhymes w/piecejunkie Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The only county in Illinois with no train tracks Oddometer: 4,767	What size tube are you wanting to clamp? 1/2" or 3", etc? Also, do you want it to be metal or reinforced plastic? A grainger or McMaster catalog might have some choices, but there are also items made for mounting antennas that can work depending on your budget and what size you need.

11-10-2012, 10:29 AM	#4
RalphyDo Banned Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 308	What are you trying to use them for? I think I know what you are looking for but cannot remember the propername for them.

11-10-2012, 12:51 PM	#6
GreaseMonkey Rhymes w/piecejunkie Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The only county in Illinois with no train tracks Oddometer: 4,767	Here is one place that calls them "Super Duty Saddle Clamps": Unfortunately they only have 2" listed as being the smallest: http://www.dxengineering.com/search/...d=super%20duty And they are also somewhat spendy. If you can live with plastic, they make a "Resin Support Block" in a ton of sizes: And the 1 1/4" ones are less than $5: http://www.dxengineering.com/search/...pport%20blocks Hope that helps you!

11-10-2012, 12:59 PM	#7
GreaseMonkey Rhymes w/piecejunkie Joined: Jun 2006 Location: The only county in Illinois with no train tracks Oddometer: 4,767	Oh also I had the thought that if you needed a quick and half assed version of this you could just purchase 2 muffler/exhaust clamps and use the base plates:

11-10-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
RalphyDo Banned Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 308	Something like this? Obviously these are not exact but close? http://ubmachine.com/shockssquare.html