Clevises
Clevises are used to connect tie rods and hanger assemblies to structural steel or fabricated lugs. The pin connection ensures that the rod is loaded only in tension and sees no bending forces. Our clevises are widely used in structural steel bracing and pipe support applications. Length adjustment of rod assemblies can be provided by pairing RH and LH threaded clevises with single lengths of rod or by using RH threads on both clevises with two rods and a turnbuckle or sleeve nut.
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Selecting the Right Clevis
- Determine clevis number based on safe working load and rod size using Clevis Table 1. Your application's maximum load should be less than or equal to value shown in 'Safe Working Load' column, and your rod size should be less than or equal to number shown in 'Maximum Tap Size' column. If not, select a larger size clevis.
- Select pin diameter using Clevis Table 2 by locating your rod (tap) size in the first column, then moving across that row to find your clevis size. The allowable pin diameters are listed at the top of each column where your clevis number appears.
- ​Determine grip size based on the thickness of the material that will receive the pin. The grip size is normally specified as material thickness + 1/4", however the minimum grip for #2 through #5 clevises is 3/4" and 1" for #6 and #7 clevises. Grip dimensions are normally called out in 1/4" increments.
- Specify the desired finish (typically plain or HDG) and any other special requirements.
High-Performance Clevises You Can Trust
American Bolt Corp provides reliable clevises built to industry standards for lasting performance in structural and pipe support systems.
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