Vacuum Clamp Set
Vacuum clamp systems are extremely efficient as they give you unobstructed access to your work and the suction can be instantly applied or released by simply sliding a lever. Each clamping pod will clamp and hold any non porous, smooth surfaced workpiece with incredible clamping force, allowing you to route, sand, plane or drill without obstruction.
Designed specifically for woodworking this clamp system runs off any small workshop compressor, using the Venturi effect to create a vacuum. The set consists of two clamping pods, each measuring 160mm x 160mm, clamping gaskets, 1500mm of 6mm tubing, T joint and a quick release connector with on/off lever. The clamping pods can either be mounted to the top of your workbench for horizontal clamping or to the side of the bench for vertical clamping. The clamping pods can be used independently for standard size workpieces or together for long or very large workpieces. The surface of each pod is divided into 9 sections, allowing you to configure the gaskets to suit the size of workpiece.
Using a small workshop compressor operating at 80 psi you will achieve an impressive clamping force of approximately 1500N. By placing a finger over the air valve on the side of each pod you can stop the suction in order to reposition your workpiece. When we tested this system out using one clamping pod we clamped and routed a 400mm x 400mm x 25mm piece of oak and experienced no workpiece movement. We then used two pods in line and sanded a 200mm x 1000mm board again without any workpiece movement. This is an excellent vacuum clamping system that allows for powerful clamping and unobstructed access to your work. Highly recommended. ©
