Type A Clamp

Type A Clamp, available as Short, Medium, or Long Tail, various sizes also available, with a zinc finish.

They are used to achieve a fast connection between two steel beams. It has a recessed top to hold the bolt head captive while the nut and washer are tightened down using only one tool.

The skirt on the underside of the clamp abuts the edge of the beam flange and prevents the clamp from rotating during installation.

The clamp is suitable for parallel flanges, and tapered flanges up to 8° and is installed correctly when the clamping area grips the flange. The tail must be chosen to suit the thickness of the flange being gripped.

Type A clamps can also be used on their own if one piece of the steel has been pre-drilled.