10-5001 - Weldsale Horizontal Platen Clamp

Technical Overview of the Weldsale 10-5001

The Weldsale 10-5001 Horizontal Clamp is a specialized piece of industrial tooling designed exclusively for use with Weldsale Platens and compatible Acorn-style welding tables. Manufactured from high-grade drop-forged steel, this clamp is engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of heavy industrial fabrication, welding, and assembly environments. The unit functions by inserting into the square holes of a welding platen, utilizing the table's inherent mass and grid structure to provide a rigid anchor point.

Unlike vertical hold-down tools, the 10-5001 is specifically designed to apply horizontal force. This allows operators to push workpieces against stops, bending posts, or other fixtures, ensuring precise alignment before tacking or final welding. The drop-forged construction ensures that the clamp maintains its structural integrity even under high thermal stress and mechanical load, preventing deformation that could compromise fixture accuracy. This component is a critical part of any complete platen tooling set, enabling complex setups that require multi-directional clamping forces.

The clamp's design features a simple yet effective mechanism that locks into the platen hole when pressure is applied, converting the screw's torque into lateral holding power. This makes it indispensable for straightening operations, bending applications, and securing parts that cannot be clamped from the top. The 10-5001 represents the industry standard for horizontal platen tooling, offering reliability and compatibility with the vast majority of cast iron welding tables found in fabrication shops globally.