V-Band Clamp InstallationUpdated 2 years ago
Thank you for your purchase! Please take a moment to review the following information before installing your new V-Band Clamp.
Our V-Band Clamps, sold individually or as part of an assembly, are supplied with two types of nuts — a lock nut (installed on the clamp) and a non-locking nut. Metal lock nuts are NOT meant for mock-up or testing. Metal lock nuts will begin to “lock” onto the bolt as soon as it is threaded on. Metal lock nuts should NOT be removed frequently. Attempting to thread, remove, and rethread a metal lock nut may cause damage to the T-Bolt section of the clamp. If you intend to use our clamps during the mock-up process please use the standard finished hex nut (non-locking style). Please note that an impact wrench should never be used to install a V-Band Clamp.
Note: Ace Race Parts is not responsible for damage caused to our clamps due to the use of the metal lock nut during mock-up, testing, or removal. Ace Race Parts is not responsible for damage caused to our clamps due the use of an impact wrench.
| FASTENER TYPE | PURPOSE | MATERIAL TYPE | LOCKING TYPE | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex Lock Nut | Installation (Long Term Applications) | Zinc Plated Steel | Yes | Installed on clamp |
| Finished Hex Nut | Mock-up & Testing | Zinc Plated Steel | No | Supplied in a small ziplock bag |
Ace Race Parts provides as many non-locking hex nuts as clamps ordered (example: if 10 clamps are ordered, 10 non-locking hex nuts will be provided).
Torque Specifications
Please note that the lock nuts supplied with our V-Band Clamps do not require a great amount of torque to be secured on the clamp. The torque specifications listed below apply to all sizes and styles of our V-Band Clamps.
| Dry Torque Specs | Lubed Torque Specs |
|---|---|
| 10-14 Ft/Lbs | 7.2-10 Ft/Lbs |
Fastener Size and Thread Pitch
| CLAMP TYPE | SIZE RANGE | FASTENER SIZE/PITCH | CLAMP SKUs | ASSEMBLY SKUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard T-Bolt | 1.500" to 1.750" | 1/4"-28 (fine thread) | 22018 to 22019 | 22001 to 22003 |
| Standard T-Bolt | 2.000" to 5.000" | 8mm-1.5 | 22020 to 22030 | 22004 to 22014 |
| Quick Release | 1.500" to 2.500" | 1/4"-28 (fine thread) | 22117 to 22122 | 22101 to 22106 |
| Quick Release | 3.000" to 6.000" | 5/16"-24 (fine thread) | 22124 to 22132 | 22108 to 22116 |
| Standard T-Bolt | 1.500" to 2.500" | 1/4"-28 (fine thread) | 12018 to 12022 | 12001 to 12005 |
| Standard T-Bolt | 3.000" to 6.000" | 5/16"-24 (fine thread) | 12024 to 12029 | 12007 to 12013 |
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