Vlier NP302 Toggle Pad 5/16-18 Unc Steel Tip

Product Description

The VLIER NP302 is a steel toggle pad designed for use with toggle clamps and workholding fixtures in industrial and manufacturing environments. It features a 5/16-18 UNC threaded shank for secure attachment, a Delrin pad face measuring 11/16 inches in diameter, and a zinc plated gold chromate finish on the metal components. The uncoated bottom and 15-degree swivel angle allow the pad to self-align against angled or irregular workpiece surfaces. The overall assembly measures 3/4 inches in length with a 5/16-inch width across flats and a 3/8-inch depth. Machinists, toolmakers, and fixture builders install this component to protect workpiece surfaces while maintaining consistent clamping pressure.

This toggle pad is suited for light to medium-duty workholding applications in machine shops, assembly fixtures, and tooling setups where a swiveling contact point is needed to accommodate surface variation. The Delrin pad face provides a degree of non-marring contact, making it appropriate for situations where surface finish on the clamped part must be preserved. The 5/16-18 UNC thread is a common standard size compatible with a wide range of commercial toggle clamp bodies and threaded spindle assemblies.

Key Features

• 5/16-18 UNC threaded shank for broad compatibility with standard toggle clamp spindles
• 15-degree swivel angle allows self-alignment on angled or uneven workpiece surfaces
• Delrin pad face reduces marring on finished or semi-finished workpieces
• Zinc plated gold chromate finish provides corrosion resistance on steel components
• Uncoated bottom and compact 3/4-inch overall length suit tight fixture clearances

Compatibility

Designed as a standard threaded toggle pad replacement for 5/16-18 UNC spindle-threaded toggle clamp assemblies used in workholding and fixture applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the NP302 onto a compatible 5/16-18 UNC toggle clamp spindle by hand and then snugging with an appropriate wrench across the 5/16-inch flats. De-energize or release any pneumatic or hydraulic pressure from the clamping system before servicing or replacing the pad. Confirm that the swivel action moves freely after installation and that the pad seats flush against the intended contact surface before returning the fixture to service.