Fixture design often stalls when engineers must balance pneumatic speed against hydraulic holding force. Vektek addresses this challenge with the VersaCam™ hydraulic and pneumatic swing clamps, a unified platform that delivers high-performance fixturing for both hydraulic and pneumatic applications. We back our fixture clamping devices with CNC-optimized engineering and U.S.-based support.
Threaded Body Swing Clamp
Threaded Body Long Stroke Swing Clamp
Threaded Body Swing Clamp 37° Flare Connector
Threaded Body, Flow Control Swing Clamp
Top Flange Swing Clamp
Bottom Flange Swing Clamp
Cartridge Mount Swing Clamp
VersaCam™ Swing Clamps – Learn More
The Dual-Power Swing Clamp Solution
VersaCam swing clamps deliver smooth, precise clamping action for high-performance fixturing applications. Designed around a robust ball-and-cam mechanism, these rotary clamps provide consistent 90° swing motion — with optional custom angles — and offer repeatable arm positioning up to ±0.5°, ensuring dependable performance across repeated cycles. Ideal for applications requiring fast, unobstructed part loading, VersaCam enhances both speed and accuracy in your production workflow.
A Solution for Abrasive Shop Environments
Engineered for durability, VersaCam clamps are built to withstand tough shop conditions. The swing clamp cylinder body is treated with Vektek’s proprietary BHC™ (Black Hard Coating) for superior resistance to wear, scoring and corrosion. Internals, including the cam and plunger, are machined from hardened chrome alloy steel to resist edge-loading and high mechanical stress. Protective features like specialized wipers and a swept-line cylinder top help prevent chip and coolant contamination, further extending service life.
Adaptable Fixture Integration
VersaCam Swing Clamps are also designed for versatility. Multiple mounting options, including threaded body, top flange, bottom flange and cartridge styles, make integration into new or existing fixtures simple. Available in capacities from 450 lb to 5,000 lb at 5,000 psi, the clamps support a wide range of machining operations. Designers can fine-tune motion using optional swing angle restrictors (30°, 45°, 60°) and arm clocking features, enabling precise clamp positioning and faster fixture setup.
Streamlined Power Integration
Fixture builders who need hydraulic force on some stations and pneumatic speed on others often source and maintain two separate clamp inventories. VersaCam consolidates both into one hydraulic swing clamp platform. The same hydraulic clamp cylinder body accepts a 5,000 psi hydraulic line for maximum holding force or a standard shop air line for speed-sensitive automated cells so shops can carry a leaner parts inventory across both power circuits.
Technical Features
VersaCam swing clamps run on both hydraulic and pneumatic circuits from one clamp body, which can reduce inventory complexity for shops that operate multiple power circuits. In-port flow control compatibility allows precise fluid or air metering to help limit abrupt clamping impacts on fragile parts, which adds control for delicate workpiece applications.
Dual-acting and single-acting spring return options clear the work envelope during part changeovers, so operators can load and unload parts with the rotary clamp arm fully out of the way. Fixture builders can optimize tight spaces through symmetrical left and right swing configurations by directing the clamp arm where the fixture layout requires.
Applications for VersaCam Swing Clamps
VersaCam delivers force and clearance across multiple manufacturing environments:
- High-volume CNC machining: Pneumatic actuation delivers cycle speed and part loading automation to high-volume CNC lines.
- Automated assembly and welding cells: VersaCam’s dual-power compatibility pairs with limit switches and magnetic pistons, which can give engineers precise positioning feedback in automated sequences.
- Robotic and overhead part loading: The 90-degree swing clears the work envelope. Robotic arms and overhead gantries can load and unload complex parts with the arm cleared.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover common VersaCam actuation, force and configuration questions.
Can VersaCam be automated?
Yes, VersaCam can be automated. The clamp pairs with limit switches and magnetic pistons to deliver precise position feedback to your system controller. This capability allows engineers to integrate VersaCam directly into automated assembly cells, robotic loading stations and high-volume CNC lines.
What is the difference between VersaCam and TuffCam™?
VersaCam supports dual-power usage with left, right or straight swings for versatile fixturing. TuffCam™ swing clamps target hydraulic, maximum-force applications where actuation times of 1/2 second or less are needed and swing direction is fixed at order. Besides these inch swing clamps, we also provide swing clamp arms.
Are VersaCam clamps compatible with Destaco mounting patterns?
Vektek offers flange and threaded body styles that adapt to or replace single-power clamp configurations in current fixture plates.
Select Your VersaCam Actuation
Engineers specifying a pneumatic or hydraulic swing clamp need a platform that operates on both hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. VersaCam covers both. Request a VersaCam quote today.