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4. Place the second girdle around the upper portion of clamp body (just as the first
girdle was initially). Make sure that its spring sections rest against the clamp legs,
while its rubber tubing sections sit against the flask, in between the clamp legs.
Figure 2a: Double Girdle Clamp Installation
UPPER GIRDLE
WITH GIRDLE
TUBES
CLAMP
MOUNTING
HOLES (5)
PLATFORM
CLAMP BODY
(LEGS AND BASE)
LOWER
GIRDLE WITH
GIRDLE TUBES
Figure 2b: Clamp Fastener
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NOTE:
The upper girdle secures the flask within the clamp, and the bottom girdle
keeps the flask from spinning.
NBS flask clamps are used on a variety of shaker platforms. Flat head screws of different
lengths and thread pitch are used to secure the clamp. To identify the proper screw for your
shaker application by reference to the head style, consult Table 1 below, find the proper
screws and set the others aside:
Table 1: Clamp Hardware Application Chart
No matter what size the clamp, use these screws to fasten them to your platform:
Description
Part Number
Qty.
Application
10-24 x 5/16 (7.9 mm) flat
Phillips (+) head screw
S2116-3051
1
5/16" (7.9 mm) thick
aluminum, phenolic and
stainless steel
platforms.
C-24KC Benchtop Incubator Shaker
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M1281-0050
User’s Guide
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