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Technical Data Sheet

Adjustable Clamps
Product Group 109, 159 & 163

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PG 109 PG 163 PG 159

Ear width (s)

Self-aligning design
(radial guiding)

Multi position
interlock

Choice of engagement positions: clamp can be adjusted to several nominal diameters

Inner ring with radial guidance: effective and powerful all-round sealing
Clamp ear: simple and fast installation, visible deformation provides evidence of proper closure
Burr-free strip edges: reduced risk of damage to parts being clamped
Connecting technology: ideal for soft materials

Adjustable Clamps
Product Group 109, 159 & 163

Material Adjustable Clamps with radial guiding PG 163

PG 109 zinc-plated steel band Size range width x thickness
PG 159 & 163 Stainless Steel, Material no. 1.4301/UNS S30400 30.0 – 116.0 mm 7.0 x 0.6 mm
72.0 – 132.0 mm 9.0 x 0.6 mm
Corrosion resistance according to DIN EN ISO 9227
PG 109 ≥ 96 h * Diameter range covered by a single clamp
PG 159 ≥ 1000 h Some sizes are only available if an appropriate minimum
PG 163 ≥ 1000 h quantity is ordered.

Adjustable Clamps PG 109

Size range width x thickness PG 159 – Adjustable Clamps: PG 109/159 –
29.5 – 122.0 mm 7.0 x 0.75 mm Adjustable clamp:
29.5 – 122.0 mm 9.0 x 0.75 mm

Interlock
Adjustable Clamps PG 159
Size range width x thickness
Interlock
25.0 – 50.0 mm 7.0 x 0.8 mm*
40.0 – 110.0 mm 7.0 x 0.8 mm*

Version with interlock outside Version with interlock inside

May make installation easier

The data in this catalog are based on many years experience. They are intended for reference, not as design specifications.

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Clamp ear (closing element) Product Group 109&159 – Adjustable Clamps

Using tools designed by Oetiker, the clamp is closed by drawing PG 109 Adjustable Clamps are supplied pre-shaped and engaged
together the lower radii of the “ear”. The maximum diameter at mid-diameter. PG 159 clamps are supplied flat. The clamp
reduction is proportional to the open “ear” width (s). must be shaped prior to assembly. Each incremental step of the
The theoretical maximum reduction in diameter is given by the interlock reduces the diameter before closure by approximately
formula: 1.6 mm. The following assembly steps demonstrate how best to
Ear width (s) achieve an effective geometry.
Max. diameter reduction =
π
The clamp ear of both variants should be closed with constant
Multi-position interlock tool jaw force, this practice is referred to as “force priority closure”.
The interlock consists of one or two load-retaining hooks that This assembly method ensures that a uniform and repeatable
withstand tensile loading during closure and a lock tab designed stress is applied to the application with a constant tensile force
to hold the hooks in their windows prior to closure. With both on the mechanical interlock.
designs the interlock can be engaged in several positions within
the published range. This feature allows a single part to cover Clamp installation monitoring and process data collection are
a range of diameters. available by incorporating an “Electronically Controlled Pneumatic
Power Tool Oetiker ELK” in the assembly process.
Adjustable Clamps with radial guiding (self-aligning design)
A tab formed on the inner portion of the clamp locates in a slot Closing force
in the outer band surface. During assembly and closure, the tab The closing force must be chosen to give the required material
slides in the slot and so avoids any step around the inner compression or surface pressure and should be qualified by
circumference of the clamp. dimensional evaluation and experiment. The resistance against
the clamp equals the applied force, so the closing force is
Assembly Recommendations greatly reduced when compressing a soft material. The table
below gives the maximum applied closing force for clamp and
Product Group 163 – Adjustable Clamps with radial guiding material dimensions.
The clamp can be installed axially on the application prior to
assembly or alternatively, radially around the assembled compo- Important
nents. For either method, it is important that the hooks and Single tool stroke closure only, do not apply secondary
lock tab are engaged in windows giving the smallest possible crimping force.
diameter, so that the maximum clearance between the assembled
components and the inside diameter of the clamp before closure is
no greater than 1.5 mm. Each incremental step of the interlock
reduces the diameter before closure by 1.6 mm on the “3-step”
series, and by 1.05 mm on the “6- step” design.

Installation data

Material Size Closing Installation tools force-monitored1:

dimensions (mm) force max. Manual Pneumatic Cordless Electronically
(mm) (N) controlled
PG 109
7 x 0.75 29.5 – 122.0 1400 HMK 01/S01 HO ME 2000 CP 01 HO EL 2000
9 x 0.75 29.5 – 122.0 1800 HMK 01/S01 HO ME 2000 CP 01 HO EL 2000
PG 159
7 x 0.8 25.0 – 50.0 2400 HMK 01 HO ME 3000 CP 01 HO EL 3000
7 x 0.8 40.0 – 110.0 2400 HMK 01 HO ME 3000 CP 01 HO EL 3000
PG 163
7 x 0.6 30.0 – 50.0 1800 HMK 01/S01 HO ME 2000 – 3000 CP 01 HO EL 2000 – 3000
7 x 0.6 56.0 – 116.0 2400 HMK 01 HO ME 3000 CP 01 HO EL 3000
9 x 0.6 72.0 – 132.0 2800 - HO ME 3000 CP 01 HO EL 3000

For an alternative option, see our manual pincers on page 104 Important note
1
Further information on page 84 These figures are intended as a guide, they may vary depending
on the type and tolerances of parts being clamped. To ensure
optimum clamp selection, we recommend making functional tests
with several assemblies.

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Assembly instructions

PG 159 – Version with interlock outside

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Pre-shape clamp. Determine the clamp length. Cut off the remaining material. Place the clamp over object.
To avoid possible injury deburr Engage interlocking hooks
cut edges with a file. in tightest window position.
Firmly crimp the ear with
Oetiker pincers.

PG 109 & 159 – Version with interlock inside

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Pre-shape clamp. Determine the clamp length. Cut off the remaining material. Place the clamp over object.
Make sure the end of the To avoid possible injury deburr Engage interlocking hooks
clamp passes the “ear”, as cut edges with a file. in tightest window position.
shown. Firmly crimp the ear with
Oetiker pincers.

The data in this catalog are based on many years experience. They are intended for reference, not as design specifications.

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Order information

Item No. Ref. size* Diameter range Item No. Ref. size* Diameter range Diameter range
(mm) (mm) (inch)

Product Group 109 Product Group 163

Band width 7 mm, thickness 0.75 mm, Ear width 10 mm 3 adjustment positions
Band width 7 mm, thickness 0.6 mm, Ear width 10 mm
10900012 29.5 24.5 – 29.5
10900016 34.2 29.5 – 36.0 16300022 30 23.6 – 30.0 0.929 – 1.181
10900018 42.3 36.0 – 45.5 16300179 32 25.6 – 32.0 1.008 – 1.260
10900020 55.1 45.5 – 61.5 16300023 35 28.6 – 35.0 1.126 – 1.378
10900022 74.3 61.5 – 85.5 16300251 37 30.6 – 37.0 1.205 – 1.457
10900014 106.1 85.5 – 122.0 16300024 40 33.6 – 40.0 1.323 – 1.575
16300025 45 38.6 – 45.0 1.520 – 1.772
Band width 9 mm, thickness 0.75 mm, Ear width 10 mm 16300026 50 43.6 – 50.0 1.717 – 1.969

10900013 29.5 24.5 – 29.5 6 adjustment positions

10900017 34.2 29.5 – 36.0 Band width 7 mm, thickness 0.6 mm, Ear width 10 mm
10900019 42.3 36.0 – 45.5
10900021 55.1 45.5 – 61.5 16300027 56 47.5 – 56.0 1.870 – 2.205
10900023 74.3 61.5 – 85.5 16300028 62 53.5 – 62.0 2.106 – 2.441
10900015 106.1 85.5 – 122.0 16300029 68 59.5 – 68.0 2.343 – 2.677
16300030 74 65.5 – 74.0 2.579 – 2.913
Product Group PG 159 16300031 80 71.5 – 80.0 2.815 – 3.150
16300032 86 77.5 – 86.0 3.051 – 3.386
Band width 7 mm, thickness 0.8 mm, Ear width 8.5 mm 16300033 92 83.5 – 92.0 3.287 – 3.622
16300051 94 85.5 – 94.0 3.366 – 3.701
Version with interlock outside 16300034 98 89.5 – 98.0 3.524 – 3.858
15900002 25.0 – 50.0 16300035 104 95.5 – 104.0 3.760 – 4.094
15900004 40.0 – 110.0 16300250 107 98.5 – 107.0 3.878 – 4.213
Version with interlock inside 16300036 110 101.5 – 110.0 3.996 – 4.331
15900005 25.0 – 50.0 16300037 116 107.5 – 116.0 4.232 – 4.567
15900007 40.0 – 110.0
4 adjustment positions
Band width 9 mm, thickness 0.6 mm, Ear width 10 mm

16300038 72 64.0 – 72.0 2.520 – 2.835

16300039 78 70.0 – 78.0 2.756 – 3.071
16300040 84 76.0 – 84.0 2.992 – 3.307
16300041 90 82.0 – 90.0 3.228 – 3.543
16300042 96 88.0 – 96.0 3.465 – 3.780
16300043 102 94.0 – 102.0 3.701 – 4.016
16300044 108 100.0 – 108.0 3.937 – 4.252
16300046 114 106.0 – 114.0 4.173 – 4.488
16300045 120 112.0 – 120.0 4.409 – 4.724
16300053 126 118.0 – 126.0 4.645 – 4.961
16300129 132 124.0 – 132.0 4.882 – 5.197

* Ref. size = Condition as supplied:

Formed and engaged at the mid-diameter.

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