A clevis joint or fork head is a machined mechanical part into which an axis is inserted, in order to achieve a hinge joint.
This machine component is widely used in various fields such as construction, automotive, architecture, industry, rail, etc. Mostly known and marketed in a U-shape format.
Their main aim is to create a pivoting, movable joint.
Clevis are most often found at the ends of hydraulic cylinders when there is a need for pivoting joint.
Some hydraulic cylinders already come with clevis joints, most of which are welded; by definition, these do not allow for this much sought-after hinge-type joint.
Before beginning the clevis manufacturing process, we must first choose the raw material. For this, we can count on our internal cold-drawing department.
Then we can start machining. First, the initial cutting stage, which involves cutting the steel and drawing to the correct cross-section and length for our future clevis.
After that, we move on to the next stage, which consists in roughing the part and eliminating any excess material using lathes, milling machines and other machine tools.
Next, we tap our cold-drawn steel. This is a crucial step in making our machined clevis joints, since the thread is what will create the connection with your cylinder.
Finally, our clevises are put through various grinding and polishing operations (vibratory finishing) as well as surface treatments depending on their needs and future environment.
A clevis joint or fork head is a machined mechanical part into which an axis is inserted, in order to achieve a hinge joint.
This machine component is widely used in various fields such as construction, automotive, architecture, industry, rail, etc. Mostly known and marketed in a U-shape format.
Their main aim is to create a pivoting, movable joint.
Clevis are most often found at the ends of hydraulic cylinders when there is a need for pivoting joint.
Some hydraulic cylinders already come with clevis joints, most of which are welded; by definition, these do not allow for this much sought-after hinge-type joint.
Before beginning the clevis manufacturing process, we must first choose the raw material. For this, we can count on our internal cold-drawing department.
Then we can start machining. First, the initial cutting stage, which involves cutting the steel and drawing to the correct cross-section and length for our future clevis.
After that, we move on to the next stage, which consists in roughing the part and eliminating any excess material using lathes, milling machines and other machine tools.
Next, we tap our cold-drawn steel. This is a crucial step in making our machined clevis joints, since the thread is what will create the connection with your cylinder.
Finally, our clevises are put through various grinding and polishing operations (vibratory finishing) as well as surface treatments depending on their needs and future environment.
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