Mitee-bite 26030 Toe Clamp 1500 Lb 8-32 Smooth Steel 8-pack

Product Description

The MITEE-BITE 26030 is a standard-style screw mount toe clamp designed for precision workholding on milling machines, machining centers, and other CNC or manual machine tool setups. Manufactured from steel with a smooth edge surface, this clamp delivers 1,500 pounds of holding force when driven to its specified torque value of 44 inch-pounds (3.7 foot-pounds). The low-profile body measures 0.5 inches wide and 0.1 inches high, making it well suited for flush or near-flush workpiece edges where conventional clamps cannot reach. An 8-32 screw thread and 25/64-inch extension length give operators precise positional control at the clamp face. Each package contains 8 clamps.

These toe clamps are used in production and job-shop environments where repeatable, low-profile clamping is required. The smooth edge surface type protects finished or semi-finished workpiece edges during fixturing. Typical applications include holding aluminum extrusions, steel plate, and precision-machined blanks flat against a fixture plate or machine table. The 0.016-inch throw allows fine engagement at the workpiece edge without requiring significant repositioning of the clamp body. Machinists, toolmakers, and CNC setup technicians are the primary installers of this hardware.

Key Features

• 1,500 lb holding force per clamp for secure workpiece retention
• Low-profile 0.1-inch clamp height clears most cutting tool paths
• Smooth edge surface protects finished workpiece faces from marring
• 8-32 screw thread for controlled, repeatable torque application
• 0.016-inch throw for fine edge engagement adjustment
• Steel construction for durability in machine shop environments
• Package of 8 clamps supports full fixture setups from a single order

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style standard screw mount toe clamp compatible with 8-32 threaded fixture plates and T-slot table setups commonly used in CNC milling and manual machining applications.

Installation Notes

Toe clamps of this type are installed by machinists and toolmakers as part of workholding fixture assemblies. Before installing or repositioning clamps, ensure the machine spindle is stopped and all motion is halted. Drive the 8-32 mounting screw to the specified torque of 44 inch-pounds using a calibrated torque driver or wrench to achieve the rated 1,500 lb holding force. Do not exceed the rated torque, as overtorquing can damage the clamp body or strip the thread in the fixture plate.