Gamma, Klipper, Silent Partner flying clamps?
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Ben42
Semi-Pro
I’ve owned the Klippermate and the Gamma flying clamps and they each have good and bad points.
The Klippermate clamps are easier (therefore quicker) to open and close, but they have a small surface area to they can slip at higher tensions. They are also harder to adjust. They also can occasionally come open accidentally if the lever gets bumped or pressed by the string.
The Gammas are pretty bulky and more difficult to open and close. Even though they are diamond dusted and have a larger surface area, they also slipped for me at tensions above 60 or so lbs.
I’ve never tried the SP clamps.
I ended up selling the Gamma clamps that came with my SSII and buying some Laserfibre flying clamps. I’ve been very satisfied with them. The cost me $70 about three years ago; I’m not sure what they cost now. But if you’re looking at clamps I’d look at those.
The Klippermate clamps are easier (therefore quicker) to open and close, but they have a small surface area to they can slip at higher tensions. They are also harder to adjust. They also can occasionally come open accidentally if the lever gets bumped or pressed by the string.
The Gammas are pretty bulky and more difficult to open and close. Even though they are diamond dusted and have a larger surface area, they also slipped for me at tensions above 60 or so lbs.
I’ve never tried the SP clamps.
I ended up selling the Gamma clamps that came with my SSII and buying some Laserfibre flying clamps. I’ve been very satisfied with them. The cost me $70 about three years ago; I’m not sure what they cost now. But if you’re looking at clamps I’d look at those.
max
Legend
I've used both Klippermate and the Gamma flying clamps. Prefer the Klippermate by far: much better machined grip. Easier to get on and off than the Gamma (I feel I waste a lot of time opening and closing them each time, and I have to use two hands to do it!). The Gamma's slip, and the "diamond" stuff wears out. The Klippermate's surface is smaller, but the action is much quicker and you can really dig into tight spots with them.
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snoflewis
Guest
i know that the gamma and ATS clamps are plastic where as the SP clamps are metal.
dancraig
Hall of Fame
I used the Klippermate clamps in the past. Both clamps broke at around 150 stringing jobs. The bolt that adjusts the pressure broke on one and bent on the other. Klippemate replaced both at no cost. I still use the replacement clamps when I have to string a fan patterned frame. I have a glide bar machine now.
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