Precision forged to provide an exact fit and great appearance
Unlike steel groove clamps that secure pipe ends with high-clamping force against tubing/piping walls, the Dixon aluminum clamp takes the full bolt force and locks into the groove of the tube/pipe, preventing distortion of the tube/pipe diameter
Precision casting and machined dimensions provide an exact fit and great appearance
Easy to preform maintenance
Leak-tight connection
Use of lock nuts prevents clamps from loosening in high-vibration applications
Grooved clamps are often used on pipe connections on dry bulk tankers in place of welding offering the ability to adjust, change or replace pipe sections without the need for a permanent joint such as a weld
Steel bolts/nuts
Applications: Designed to join two pieces of pipe together
Safety Notes:
Torque the bolts until metal to metal contact occurs at the bolt pads (about 20 ft-lb).
Bolts must be tightened evenly to prevent gasket pinching and clamp breaking.
Do not tighten one side then the other.
Over-torquing will not improve sealing and may result in failure of the clamps.