Bessey GearKlamp

[leakyroof]

Anyone tried these out yet.. ?Don’t seem to be for sale in the US. Interesting idea for a special needs clamping situation. Not sure how long lived the internal gears would be or what you’d do if a gear tooth chipped off inside the housing. Bessey has both an English and German video of the new clamp. I’ll try to post a link to them

 

[Dick Mahany]

Haven't tried one, but I really like the idea.  Their product video really highlights the increased versatility in tight clamping situations.  I'm not sure about the plastic polyamide parts and gears as they just don't seem as sturdy as the good old metal parts, but time and reviews will tell.  I've used many different Bessey clamps over the years and never had a problem with any of them so these will be interesting to watch.

 

[TinyShop]

Here's the video:

 

[semenza]

Those look really useful! I have definitely had many times when a screw clamp handle would not fit or be in the way and  pistol grip quick clamp would not work either.

Those are on my list.

Seth

 

[live4ever]

Definitely seem useful and I'd love to have a few, but yeah, there's also no way these will have the nearly infinite lifespan that traditional bar clamps have.

 

[leakyroof]

Here's the video:

. Thank you for the link... [not worthy]

 

[leakyroof]

Those look really useful! I have definitely had many times when a screw clamp handle would not fit or be in the way and  pistol grip quick clamp would not work either.

Those are on my list.

Seth

. Mine too for exactly the reasons you posted.  Don’t have to have huge clamping pressure, they have enough at 450 spec for my needs.

 

[Svar]

Hardly an improvement over pistol grip clamps. I do prefer screw clamps in general for easier control of pressure. However, a more complex design (as in GearKlamp) is more prone to failure.

 

[PaulH99]

These look really intriguing, but I have my doubts about the longevity of the plastic parts. I have several of the Besey KliKlamp ratcheting lever clamps (http://a.co/dcrwF9W). One dropped from about six feet on to a concrete floor and the upper magnesium arm snapped like a twig. The plastic hand lever didn't fare much better.

I guess I'm saving my pennies for their higher-end version, which are made completely from metal.

 

[semenza]

Yeah, they don't look durable or for high pressure, but I still see them as a problem solver to have on hand.

Seth

 

[Michael Kellough]

Yeah, they don't look durable or for high pressure, but I still see them as a problem solver to have on hand.

Seth

Same here. I'll get a pair.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

Tried them in store the other day.

I am not 100% sure about the longevity but they should be fine in a "controlled" environment, i.e. minimal risk of dropping and knocking them down and fairly devoid of dust accumulations.

In store they had 450mm and 600mm - a span in which I have plenty already. I have enough 300mm ones too but short good ones are always welcome. I am ok with the Cliclamps but sometimes they are fiddly with only one hand free.

I will get a pair of the 150mm Gearclamp ones, for sure. Not so sure about the other lengths.  But a pair in the assembly kit is worth a try. I asked the dealer to order up a few and convinced him that the short ones are probably the ones to have in store.

 

[leakyroof]

I sent a message to Bessey NA yesterday to find out if they are available here in North America, or when they would be for sale without having to import them from the UK.

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi,

As long as these are used within spec. (2000 N) they should be as durable as any other Bessey product (hopefully). If these are continuously "over torqued" they will fail at some point. I saw them live back in May at Cologne Hardware and as Seth pointed out, these are not meant to replace other (regular) clamps, they are simply problem solving.

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[leakyroof]

Thanks Oliver, good to know. I just want 2 or 4 of them in a shorty length.

 

[leakyroof]

Bessey got back to me.  They’re hoping to introduce the clamps to NA Market in August.
They said they were very pleased with the positive response the new clamps generated in Europe already.  So we will see.

 

[ChuckM]

I have replaced all my aluminum clamps with Dubuque...now the upcoming release of this new F-clamp design means big trouble for my pocket as I have so many F-clamps (under 24") to replace! [eek] [huh]

Anyone have any clue about the price (450mm) in Europe?

 

[leakyroof]

I have replaced all my aluminum clamps with Dubuque...now the upcoming release of this new F-clamp design means big trouble for my pocket as I have so many F-clamps (under 24") to replace! [eek] [huh]

Anyone have any clue about the price (450mm) in Europe?

. I looked up an On-Line Bessey Distributor in the UK, they had posted prices but I don’t remember what they were... [embarassed]

 

[leakyroof]

I have replaced all my aluminum clamps with Dubuque...now the upcoming release of this new F-clamp design means big trouble for my pocket as I have so many F-clamps (under 24") to replace! [eek] [huh]

Anyone have any clue about the price (450mm) in Europe?

Also, I don’t think you would HAVE to replace the F-Clamps you’ve got.... just add a couple of the new GearKlamps to supplement your Collection.... [scratch chin] [scratch chin]

 

[ishmerc]

I have replaced all my aluminum clamps with Dubuque...now the upcoming release of this new F-clamp design means big trouble for my pocket as I have so many F-clamps (under 24") to replace! [eek] [huh]

Anyone have any clue about the price (450mm) in Europe?

They're on sales right nowhttp://www.besseytools.co.uk/new-be...p-gk-transmission-clamp-450-60-quad-pack.html