Star Knobs and Adjustable Clamping Handles for Quick Adjustments
April 1, 2021
Star knobs and adjustable clamping handles
Ruland has expanded its line of adjustable components to include star knobs and adjustable clamping handles. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard in-stock components to choose from when designing machines where quick installation, adjustment and removal is desired without the use of tools such as those found in semiconductor and machine tools.
Star knobs are used to install, remove and adjust equipment, fixtures and machinery. They have an ergonomic star-shaped handle for easy gripping and a threaded stud or tapped hole to replace standard hardware. Users turn the knob by hand to loosen or tighten the component as needed, eliminating the need for tools such as hex keys. Ruland star knobs are available in stainless steel knobs with stainless steel threaded components for more demanding or corrosive applications, and lightweight plastic knobs with zinc-plated steel threaded components for reduced weight and general industrial use. Star knobs are available in inch threads ranging from #10-32 to 1/2" and metric threads from M4 to M12.
Orange adjustable clamping handles are primarily used as a visible safety mechanism that alert operators to not touch or only touch this handle. The specific design of the machine will dictate which use is more suitable. Orange handles are made from a zinc die cast lever and black oxide steel threaded component for high holding power and durability. Users lift the adjustable hand lever to turn it in either direction and release the handle to anchor it in a new position, reducing the time it takes to reposition components and eliminating the need for tools such as hex keys. They are available with inch threads ranging from #10-32 to 5/8" and metric threads ranging from M4 to M16.
Star knobs and adjustable clamping handles are sourced from J.W. Winco and stocked in Ruland's location in Marlborough, MA.
For more information contact:
Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc.
6 Hayes Memorial Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-485-1000
www.ruland.com
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