
OETIKER ELK 02 V2.X
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Process description
Issue 05.2021
08903352
4-18
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Process description
The ELK 02 is used for closing OETIKER clamps and Low Profile Clamps under the following conditions:
• quantified
• qualified
• verified
Quantification
Corresponds to the definition of gap and closure values.
Qualification
Corresponds to the definition of tolerances for gap and closure values and monitoring time profiles during closure.
Verification
Closure of the pincer jaws at the verification force VK, a reduced force for determining the verification value VW.
Detection
Detection identifies a second closure on the same clamp or Low Profile Clamp and reports it as NO.
All physical values necessary for the function can be input via the PC using the ELK 02 software. The PC can then
be used if required for recording the closure data and for inputting the nominal force.
Contact detection
The contact detection function determines the contact position of the corresponding clamp with the material being
clamped at the start of compression.
4.1 Closing force
OETIKER clamps and Low Profile Clamps must be closed with a recommended and uniform closing force
(force priority). This results in a consistent, reproducible and permitted tensile load on the strip material, without
overloading the individual components, the parts being clamped and the clamps.
The recommended closing forces for each OETIKER product group are listed in the technical data sheets.
The closing force can be altered by changing the parameters in the ELK 02 control unit.
It is critical to use the clamping force established for both the clamp and the specific application.
The closing force test device (i.e. test equipment CAL 01) is used for determining and setting the closing force.
Summary of Contents for ELK 02 Series
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