Engineering Firm Aims To Improve The Image Of The Humble Clamp

As Dawn explains, “Clamps can be easily modified and adapted for many uses beyond the obvious ones. Throughout my career I’ve manufactured clamps for a huge variety of uses, from military vehicles to walk-in baths. We’ve even done work on husky sleds.

“But perhaps the most satisfying work we’ve done is developing clamps that operate the locking elements in anti-pollution valves to protect the environment from chemical spillage. We’ve done similar work in an industrial environment, including work for oil refineries and water extraction sites, but it’s tremendously satisfying knowing our products are making a genuine difference like this.”

It may sound strange getting excited about clamps, but with the variety of different models now available, as well as the possibility of having specialised units manufactured, Dawn is confident that their full potential will soon be realised.

“The potential for using clamps in a variety of engineering (and non-engineering!) situations is so frequently underestimated that I’ve actually written a booklet, “Taking the Stress out of Clamping”, to explain the topic in detail. This can be obtained for free through our website,
www.sandfieldengineering.com