Friction Clamps Explained: A Safer Alternative to Welding for Steel Connections
Welding has been the default method for joining steel for decades. But it comes with risks: fire hazards, hot work permits, longer installation times, and permanent changes to the steel itself. Friction clamps give you another option. Instead of welding, friction clamps create a secure connection by gripping steel surfaces with engineered clamp bodies and…
Friction Clamps: The Safer, No-Weld Steel Connection Method
When you think of connecting structural steel, welding and drilling probably come to mind first. But those methods come with baggage: fire hazards, hot work permits, added time, and permanent alterations to your structure. What if you didn’t need any of that? That’s where friction clamps step in, specifically LNA BeamClamp® products. Friction clamps offer…
