Clamping sleeve

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A clamping sleeve with the dimensions 4 × 40 mm
Profile view of a clamping sleeve
Application example for a clamping sleeve , here as a pivot point of a handle on a clamping screw

A clamping sleeve is a metallic component that is used to secure or fasten as a pivot point for moving components or as a split pin .

functionality

The clamping sleeve is driven into a drilled hole that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the clamping sleeve. By knocking into the small hole, the clamping sleeve is compressed a little. The spring force holds the clamping sleeve in the hammered hole and can, for. B. can be used as a pivot point between two components; the hole in the component that is to move freely on the clamping sleeve must be slightly larger than the clamping sleeve.

material

Clamping sleeves are mainly made from spring steel , sometimes also from stainless steel or brass .