Wing Nut Cleco, 0-1" Grip 5/32" - Brown Aviation Tool

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Brown Aviation Tool
• Model Number: KWNL-5/32
• Cleco Type: Wing Nut Style
• Grip Range: 0-1 inch
• Pin Diameter: 5/32 inch

Key Features

• Hand-Operated Design: Features an integrated wing nut, allowing for quick installation and removal without the need for specialized cleco pliers or other tools.
• Versatile Grip Capacity: Designed to securely clamp materials with a total thickness ranging from 0 to 1 inch, accommodating various sheet metal projects.
• Standard 5/32" Pin: The cleco's pin diameter is 5/32 inch, ensuring compatibility with standard cleco holes for temporary fastening.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand repeated use in demanding fabrication and assembly environments, providing reliable service life.
• Secure Alignment: Provides a firm, temporary hold that prevents material shifting, crucial for precise drilling and riveting tasks.

Applications

• Aviation Manufacturing & Repair: Essential for temporarily securing aircraft skins, panels, and components during assembly, modification, or maintenance.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Ideal for holding multiple sheets or panels together in alignment before permanent fastening processes like riveting, welding, or bonding.
• Automotive Restoration & Customization: Utilized to temporarily position body panels, interior components, or custom fabricated parts for fitment and alignment.
• General Assembly Work: Serves as a quick-action temporary fastener for various workshop tasks, jig setup, and prototyping where secure, non-permanent clamping is required.

Benefits

• Rapid Workflow: The tool-free wing nut mechanism enables swift attachment and detachment, significantly accelerating assembly and fabrication processes.
• Enhanced Precision: Maintains consistent and secure alignment of workpieces, leading to more accurate hole drilling and rivet installation, reducing rework.
• Reduced Tool Dependency: Eliminates the need for additional cleco pliers, streamlining your toolkit and making setup quicker and more efficient.
• Versatile Utility: The broad 0-1 inch grip range offers flexibility, allowing this single wing nut cleco to be used across a wide array of material thicknesses.
• Reliable Temporary Hold: Delivers a dependable, non-marring grip, ensuring materials remain precisely positioned without slipping throughout your project.