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Four New Toggle Clamps Offer Safety Locks

Carr Lane has introduced a variety of new toggle clamps with safety locks. Latch-action toggle clamps are available in five sizes, from 360 to 7500 lbs holding capacity, with a threaded U bolt for adjustability and a matching latch plate. Vertical-handle toggle clamps are available in three sizes, from 150 to 500 lbs holding capacity. These compact hold-down clamps have a unique finger-grip T handle and an open arm that provides adjustable spindle location. Horizontal-handle toggle clamps are available in two sizes, from 500 to 750 lbs holding capacity. These low-profile hold-down clamps also have an open arm that provides adjustable spindle location. And Push/Pull Toggle Clamps have a holding capacity of 2500 lbs. All Carr Lane toggle clamps have a comfortable handle grip, and are made of durable high-grade steel (many also available in stainless steel).
View the toggle clamps in Carr Lane's online catalog.

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DIGITAL EDITION FEATURES Its continuing search for leading edge sheet metal fabrication technology recently led Visioneering Corp. of Toronto to install an EBe servo-electric bender. A decision to diversify out of its traditional automotive market and into the nuclear market has paid off handsomely for Mississauga, ON-based ProMation Engineering Ltd. The Ontario government has begun the process of transforming Ontario's economy with the recent unveiling of its landmark Green Energy Act (GEA). Installing an Amada EMK 3610NT turret punch press has not only enabled Ritz Technologies Inc., New Dundee, ON to upgrade the technology it is using and increase production capacity, but has also opened up new opportunities for business for the custom sheetmetal fabricator.

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NEW PRODUCTS:

Seco Tools Canada has introduced its new Square 6 shoulder milling cutter with trigonal inserts with six cutting edges to boost productivity and lower the cost per edge, delivering parts for less.

The Dynorbital Silver Supreme random orbital sander from Dynabrade Inc., Clarence, NY (dynabrade.com) is an air-powered sander ideal for high production areas.

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ON DECK:
Coming up in the June issue of MP&P

Feature Topics
Cutting Tools/Coolants
CMM/Quality Control
Welding Equipment/Supplies

Product Spotlight
Laser/Robotics/Automation
Fabricating/Forming
Software Solutions

Industry Report
Aerospace

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USEFUL SITES

Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada - This site is an information resource for Canadian OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and services to the automotive industry.

Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association - A resource for Canadian machine tool distributors.

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association - Information resource for the Canadian tooling & machining industry.

Canadian Welding Association - Information resource for the Canadian welding industry.