| | Sep 30, 2011 — New Product from Thomas & Betts Features Pre-Set Torque and Anti-Vibration Locknut
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Kindorf® LOC-KING™ Cobra® One-Piece Cable and Pipe Clamp from Thomas & Betts features two design innovations: a pre-set torque mechanism and an anti-vibration locknut, both designed to ensure efficient and secure installation. The pre-set torque mechanism ensures optimum torque without the risk of over-tightening or excess pressure on cables, enabling quicker and more efficient installation with power tools. The anti-vibration locknut ensures a permanent installation, even in high-vibration environments such as installations on or adjacent to motors or compressors.
“The pre-set torque mechanism takes the guesswork out of installing the Kindorf® LOC-KING™ Cobra® One-Piece Cable and Pipe Clamp,” said Tim Pierce, product manager for Thomas & Betts. “Removing the worry of over-tightening allows the installer to use power tools and shortens the time need for installation. This can mean significant labor-related cost savings.”
Installation is a two-step process of positioning the clamp and then tightening the locknut with a 5/8-inch socket until it no longer turns. When the pre-set torque engages, the locknut separates from the bolt head and stops firmly against the clamp body. Once the installation is complete, the locknut’s anti-vibration capability ensures that the clamp is secured indefinitely.
In addition to the pre-set torque mechanism and anti-vibration nut, the Kindorf® LOC-KING™ Cobra® One-Piece Cable and Pipe Clamp features a GoldGalv® finish that provides increased protection from corrosion. Other features include a wide saddle with anti-rotation tabs for even load distribution, an embossed shoulder and hook that provide increased loading capability and prevent clamp deformation, and parallel hook design that keeps the conduit and cable square to the strut.
The Kindorf® LOC-KING™ Cobra® One-Piece Cable and Pipe Clamp is designed for use on tray cable, Teck cable, metal clad cable and armored cable for heavy-duty applications that include a load rating of 350 pounds for one-half-inch to 2½-inch trade sizes and 450 pounds for three-inch to four-inch trade sizes.
For more information about the Kindorf Kindorf® LOC-KING™ Cobra® One-Piece Cable and Pipe Clamp, visit www.tnb.com or call (800) 816-7809.
Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE: TNB) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of essential components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in industrial, construction and utility applications. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 45 premium brand names, Thomas & Betts products are found wherever electricity is used. With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Thomas & Betts reported revenues of $2 billion and had approximately 8,750 employees in 2010. For more information, please visit www.tnb.com.
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