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SK ESF Single Clamp, Aluminum and Stainless Steel
SK ESF Clamp, Single
SK ESF Single Clamp, Aluminum and Stainless Steel
SK ESF Clamp, Single

SK ESF Clamp, Single

 

The SK ESF clamp is the most versatile and popular ESF clamp available and supports more ESF pin sizes and styles than any other ESF clamp. The single SK ESF clamp is the primary construction element of any linear fixator.

U.S. Patent # 5,921,985

Additional Product Information

Mini SK ESF Clamp
Utilizes 7 mm wrenches and 3.2 mm (1/8”) diameter stainless steel external rods. Supports use of 0.9 mm (0.035”), 1.1 mm (0.045”), and 1.6 mm (0.062”) shaft miniature Interface and Centerface pins, as well as a 2.0 mm (0.078”) shaft Interface pin. In addition, the mini SK ESF clamp also supports through-the-clamp placement of 2.0 mm shaft Interface and Centerface pins with 2.5 mm threads, and 2.5 mm Duraface pins. Maximum diameter accepted is 2.5 mm.

Small SK  ESF Clamp
Utilizes 6.3 mm diameter external rods and 8 mm wrenches. Supports use of 2.0 mm, small, small-plus, 3.0 mm and medium Interface and Centerface pins. Duraface pin sizes: 2.5 mm, small, small-plus and medium are also compatible. Maximum diameter accepted is 4.0 mm (5/32”).

Large SK  ESF Clamp
Utilizes 9.5 mm diameter external rods and 10 mm wrenches. Supports use of 3.0 mm, medium, medium-plus and large Interface and Centerface pins. Duraface pin sizes: medium, medium-plus and large are also compatible. Recommended pin shafts 3.2 mm (1/8”) to 4.0 mm (5/32”). Maximum diameter accepted is 4.8 mm (3/16”). Most commonly used pin is the medium.


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Product Specifications

Part No. Compatible System Pin Size Range Rod Diameter Wrench Size
Part No. Compatible System: Mini linear, mini hybrid Pin Size Range: 0.9 mm - 2.5 mm0.0 in Rod Diameter: 3.2 mm0.118 in Wrench Size: 7 mm0.276 in
Part No. Compatible System: Small linear, small hybrid Pin Size Range: 2.0 mm - 4.0 mm0.079 in Rod Diameter: 6.3 mm0.236 in Wrench Size: 8 mm0.315 in
Part No. Compatible System: Large linear Pin Size Range: 3.0 mm - 4.8 mm0.118 in Rod Diameter: 9.5 mm0.354 in Wrench Size: 10 mm0.394 in


FAQs

  • What pin sizes does each SK ESF clamp support?

    The mini SK clamp is designed to function with pin diameters from 0.9 mm (0.035”) to 2.5 mm. Representative pins include most miniature Interface pins, all miniature Centerface pins, 2.5 mm Duraface pins, 2.0/2.5 mm Interface and Centerface pins. 1.6 mm (0.062”) and 2.0 mm (0.078”) miniature Interface pins are very popular with the mini SK ESF clamp. While the mini SK clamp can hold pins as small as 0.9 mm and is very compact, there will be kittens, toy breeds, avian patients and exotics that are simply too small for mechanical fixators. Such patients will benefit from Acrylx ESF frames constructed using miniature Interface or Centerface pins.

    The small SK clamp is designed to utilize pin diameters from 2.0 mm to 4.0 mm in Duraface or positive-profile designs. Commonly used Duraface pins include 2.5 mm, 3.2 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm. Commonly used Interface and Centerface pins include 2.0/2.5 mm, 2.4/3.2 mm, 2.8/3.5 mm and 3.2/4.0 mm.

    The large SK clamp is designed to handle 3.0 mm to 4.8 mm pin diameters in either Duraface or positive-profile pin designs. The maximum pin diameter that can be passed directly through the clamp bolt is 4.8 mm (3/16”). Representative pins include 4.0 mm, 4.3 mm and 4.8 mm Duraface pins. Commonly used Interface and Centerface pins include 3.2/4.0 mm, 3.5/4.3 mm and 4.0/4.8 mm.

  • What is the proper way to tighten fixator nuts and bolts?

    Tightening torque has the potential to disrupt fracture reduction or alignment – especially early in frame construction when pin numbers are minimal. Applying minimal torque to the pin bolts early in frame design followed by increases as subsequent pins are placed can minimize this potentially disruptive force. Tightening torque can be neutralized during clamp tightening with use of the two-wrench technique. An open-end wrench placed on the flat surfaces of the head of the primary bolt, or on the flats of the clamp body, is used to neutralize torque force while a second wrench is used to tighten the clamp. After complete frame construction and verification of reduction accuracy, apply final torque to all bolts in an alternating fashion.