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11.2.2.1
Advantages of the optional Bench Dogs
Figure 12: Bench dog set (2 pieces)
The optionally available bench dogs are optimally matched to the Er-
goplan work benches and their hole grid. The two lengths 120 mm
(Art.-No. 211.201.30) and 200 mm (Art.-No. 211.205.30) are available
as a set of 2 pieces (see chapter
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The spring-loaded ball (
K
) in the shaft of the bench dog, together
with the milled groove in the hole grid bore, ensures optimum and
secure fixation at all times. In addition, the bench dog is locked in
the hole so that it cannot fall through.
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For clamping flat workpieces and components, the bench dogs
have a face-milled surface (
F
) on one side. The surface can be easily
rotated in any direction. This allows the clamping of parts with par-
allel opposite edges as well as angled workpieces.
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The bench dogs can also be lowered very far, so that even very thin
workpieces (such as plates and strips) can be securely clamped and
fixed in place.
11.2.2.2
Recommendations for Handling Bench Dogs
Whenever a clamp proves unsuitable for material processing,
the bench dog is an ideal alternative.
For sensitive workpieces or workpieces already cut to size,
protect the workpiece surface with additionally clamped
waste spacers (see example in
Never hit the bench dog with a hammer, e.g. to adjust the
height (risk of burr formation).
Keep the height of the bench dog below the height of the
workpiece during surface machining operations.
Figure 13: Clamping with waste spacers
11.2.3
Using Vertical Clamps
Another option for clamping a workpiece on the Ergoplan work bench are the optionally available vertical clamps.
The 30 mm grid bolt for insertion into the grid holes on the work bench ensures optimum and secure fixing. The
projection of the clamp is 120 mm with a vertical clamping height of 200 mm.
Figure 14: Vertical clamps - application examples
The vertical clamp can be ordered as a single part via Art. No. 211.2033.00 (see also chapter
K
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