Ratchet Pipe Clamps

KC Classic Line Ratchet Drive Clamps have been the quality leader of the pipeline industry for many years. This line of KC clamps are of the screw-type and are operated with a durable reversible ratchet wrench supplied with each clamp. The inside diameter of the clamp is machined to fit the outside diameter of the pipe being aligned, producing a true bore with parallel pad faces. This allows each pad to fully contact the pipe surfaces to aid in accurate alignment of the joint. In addition, KC clamps are extremely rigid, being constructed of heavy rectangular bar stock rolled the “hard” way, a design which produces maximum rigidity. This rigidity enables the clamp to resist springing and distortion when clamping out-of-round pipe. These two qualities combine to produce the best possible joint alignment.

Clamp pads are made of rectangular steel that is laid flat to maximize pipe contact and minimize the distance between pressure areas. Bored pads are then welded in place on the rings, which contour to accurately fit the pipe to be clamped. This feature, in combination with the clamp’s extreme rigidity and strong alloy screw, results in great clamping pressure. This pressure is evenly applied to the pipe, insuring proper alignment before welding.