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Bite-Tite 6 Ton Clamp - Porter-Ferguson

Part #: CL1290

The Porter-Ferguson CL1290 Bite-Tite 6 Ton Clamp is a professional-grade, self-tightening clamp engineered for demanding automotive and industrial pulling and straightening applications. Designed for reliability and robust performance, this clamp delivers a firm, positive grip on a variety of materials and structural components, making it an essential tool for any repair or fabrication environment.

Key Features

  • Powerful 6-Ton Capacity: Handles heavy-duty pulling and straightening tasks with a robust 5.4-ton (12,000 lb) capacity.
  • Self-Tightening Mechanism: Ensures a secure and constant grip under tension, reducing slippage and enhancing safety during operation.
  • Aggressive Machined Tooth Design: Features a precision-machined cross-hatch tooth pattern for superior traction and a firm hold on sheet metal, frame components, and other surfaces.
  • Deep Throat Clearance: A 1-1/2" (38 mm) minimum throat clearance allows the clamp to easily fit over or work around flanges, frame horns, lips, channels, beads, pinch welds, cowls, edges, and corners.
  • Durable Construction: Built with an ADI (austempered ductile iron) cast jaw for exceptional strength and resistance to wear, ensuring long-term professional use.
  • Swivel Pull Ring: Provides multi-directional pulling capability, offering flexibility in positioning and angles for various repair scenarios.
  • Versatile Adapter Compatibility: Can be used with an optional Large Side Pull Adapter (model CL1290SP) and optional Slide Hammer Pull Adapter for expanded functionality.
  • Quality Manufacturing: 100% Made in USA, reflecting a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and material standards.

Applications

The Bite-Tite 6 Ton Clamp is ideal for professional technicians in auto body shops and industrial settings. It excels in tasks such as automotive frame straightening, dent pulling, and manipulating structural members. Its deep throat design makes it particularly effective for gripping hard-to-reach areas on vehicle chassis, unibody structures, and industrial fabrications. It provides the necessary holding power for secure attachment during heavy pulls, aligning components, or reforming damaged sections.

Specifications

  • Capacity: 6-ton (5.4 t / 12,000 lbs)
  • Overall Length: 9-3/8" (238 mm)
  • Weight: 7 pounds (3.2 kg)
  • Minimum Throat Clearance: 1-1/2" (38 mm)

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  • Model: 101218
  • Shipping Weight: 7.35lbs
  • UPC: 697906150252
  • Manufacturers Part #: CL1290
  • Manufactured by: Porter-Ferguson
  • Also Known As: POFCL1290, PFCL1290

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 13 July, 2007.