Ideal engineers Smart Clamp

Ideal engineers Smart Clamp

The Ideal-Tridon Brand from Ideal Clamp Products now includes the SmartSeal worm gear clamp featuring the patent-pending SmartLiner, a self-compensating spring liner that forms a steady 360-degree seal in response to changing temperatures and vibrational movement.

The Ideal-Tridon brand from Ideal Clamp Products now includes the SmartSeal worm gear clamp featuring the patent-pending SmartLiner, a self-compensating spring liner that forms a steady 360-degree seal in response to changing temperatures and vibrational movement.

SmartLiner’s trough-shaped design, according to the company, creates higher pressure loading compared to a conventional worm gear, increasing resistance against leaks. The stainless steel SmartSeal clamp is currently available in sizes covering ranges from 26 mm to 148 mm.

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