PITBULL® CLAMPS    
ThePitbull® Clamp is a revolutionary new fixture clamp with positive down force and a low gripping profile. High vertical and horizontal clamping forces are generated., considering the size of the Pitbull® Clamps. It uses a standard cap screw and available in 5 sizes and several styles, a tool steel knife edge for aggressive stock removal, a tool steel blunt edge for general purpose and a brass version to help prevent marring the workpiece.

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Unique feature of PITBULL® CLAMPS
  • Extremely low bite
  • Positive down force
  • High resistance to rip-out
  • Simple, sturdy, high quality design and components
  • Gain maximum tool access to your work
  • Virtually eliminate lost work

Creating Fixtures is Easy. . . Simply:
  1. Machine a slot for the Pitbull® Clamp.
  2. Drill and tap a hole for the cap screw.
  3. Assemble the clamp as shown in the diagram.
  4. Position clamp as shown in diagram and loosely screw to fixture.
  5. Insert workpiece and tighten cap screw.
Part No. Description A B C D* Clamp
Width		 Screw
Size		 Max Holding
Force (N)		 Torque
(N.m)		 Total
Throw		 No. Clamps
Per Package
56000 CAD Tool Steel, Knife Edge 3.81 3.55 9.52 1.90 9.52 M2.5 2800 1.8 .190 8
56010 CAD Tool Steel, Blunt Edge 3.81 3.55 9.52 1.90 9.52 M2.5 2800 1.8 .190 8
56015 CAD Brass, Blunt Edge 3.81 3.55 9.52 1.90 9.52 M2.5 875 .56 .190 8
56020 CAD Tool Steel, Knife Edge 5.08 4.75 12.70 2.54 12.70 M4 6600 5.0 .406 8
56030 CAD Tool Steel, Blunt Edge 5.08 4.75 12.70 2.54 12.70 M4 6600 5.0 .406 8
56040 CAD Brass, Blunt Edge 5.08 4.75 12.70 2.54 12.70 M4 1750 2.8 .406 8
56050 CAD Tool Steel, Knife Edge 7.62 7.11 19.05 3.81 19.05 M6 16000 19.7 .610 6
56060 CAD Tool Steel, Blunt Edge 7.62 7.11 19.05 3.81 19.05 M6 16000 19.7 .610 6
56065 CAD Brass, Blunt Edge 7.62 7.11 19.05 3.81 19.05 M6 4200 5.6 .610 6
56070 CAD Tool Steel, Knife Edge 10.16 6.35 25.4 6.35 25.4 M10 26000 40.6 1.270 4
56075 CAD Tool Steel, Blunt Edge 10.16 6.35 25.4 6.35 25.4 M10 26000 40.6 1.270 4
56080 CAD Tool Steel, Knife Edge 15.24 9.52 38.1 9.52 38.1 M12 50000 145.0 1.900 2
56085 CAD Tool Steel, Blunt Edge 15.24 9.52 38.1 9.52 38.1 M12 50000 145.0 1.900 2
* D is clamp height.
Knife Edge Blunt Edge  
Both versions of the tool steel clamps generate the same clamping pressure. However, the knife edge clamps bite into the material for more aggressive machining, while the blunt edge is less likely to mark the workpiece.
 
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Pitbull is a registered trademark of the Pitbull Clamp Co., Inc.