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KANT-TWIST

With its headquarters in South El Monte, California, United States, Kant Twist, a subsidiary of Industrial Magnetics, Inc., has been manufacturing clamping solutions, since 1972, for the fabrication, automotive, conveying, stamping, welding, recycling, petrochemical, mining and aggregate, food & grain processing industries. Read More

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  • C Clamps

    Cantilever clamps widely used for spot welding, drilling and bolting applications where a firm clamping action is with 4:1 clamp ratio. Features a standard T-shaped handle and adjustable jaws with 3-different gripping faces; knurled, smooth and V-slot. Lighter construction than standard C-clamps

  • Clamp Accessories

    ABS plastic weaver grips suitable for use with T-handle clamps (3- / 4.5-in jaw sizes) to provide a better grip on non-parallel surfaces

About Kant-twist

The brand's catalogue comprises Kant-Twist clamp sets, apparel, cantilever clamps, multi jaw clamp urethane grips, quick-acting & round handle clamps and weaver grips. Kant-Twist cantilever clamps reduce offset (off-centre) positioning or distorting of workpieces and are ideal choice for spot welding, drilling and bolting jobs. These units feature free-floating jaws that easily adjust to rough surfaces and have three different gripping faces (knurled, smooth and V-slot) for accommodating different applications. These clamps provide a maximum holding capacity of 6000 lb and are offered in throat depths ranging from 0.5 - 7 inches.

Things To Consider

Cross-Reference Alternatives

Kant Twist part numbers often cross-reference to various OTC products. So, if you're looking for a Kant Twist clamp that is either obsolete or out of stock, chances are we have the equivalent item available.

Shipping

These tools are small in size and require compact packaging. They are suitable for courier shipment & air freight.

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Weaver-Grips

These grips are used with Kant-Twist T handle cantilever clamps to comfortably handle the clamp during frequent clamping operations. Using Weaver Grips, the user can easily apply maximum pressure to t...Read More 

Kant-twist Competitive Advantages

Kant-Twist Quick Acting Clamps

These clamps are ideal for holding workpieces where surface & thickness is not exact, part to part. They have a spring tension jaw for holding parts easily. Their spring tension jaw is such that it moves quickly out of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What clamps do we use for high precision clamping applications?

Kant-Twist round handle clamps provide precise control on holding pressure, thus enabling fine tuning capabilities for applications demanding tight tolerances and workpiece stability & safety.

What are welding ground clamps?

These clamps feature a welding ground on the clamp's jaws, enabling welding capability. Unlike standard clamps, these clamps prevent the weld / workpiece from sticking to the clamp jaws for easy setup.

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