Please ID Panel Holder Clamp Auto Panels

[Lionelgee]

Hello Jacques,

Thank you for your reply. I just went back to the YouTube clip and checked the comments again. Chris was actually kind enough to reply to my comment. The clamps are called "Aperture Clamps" and they are described by Chris as being "very old and none came up on an internet search" that Chris performed last year. Thanks Chris and Rob!

Looks like I am going for the a mini "C" clamp alternative that are supposed to allow the doors to close when the inner and outer sill panels are being held. There are a couple of manufacturers.

Kind regards
Lionel

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

This post is a long time coming as a reply. I could not find the exact same type of welding clamp referred to as an Aperture Clamp in UK Salvage Rebuilds. I did manage to find something that looks close to the mark and does do the same job. I thought I had posted my results back here. I checked and I had thought about posting without actually doing it. The Aperture Clamps were again mentioned on today's YouTube offering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c31nnN3tI_4 Rob mentions the "Aperture Clamps" at the 21:33 and from there they show close-up shots of the clamps at 22:13 minute mark.

The brand I found is Wurth and they describe their product as Welding Clamp Set (Pliers & Clamps Set) Article number: 096574417. The kit comes with a set of pliers and 2 lots of different capacity clamps. The kit comes with 16 clamps. The total cost of this kit is $285.40. Each clip alone is worth $6.00 not sure if this is Australian or US dollars. Either way 'ouch'.

There is even a YouTube clip about the clamps ... accessed 15th July 2024 from, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-wXu3PX26w&t=13s

While not looking anything like the 'Aperture' clamps or the Wurth clamps - I did find an alternative that its advertisement suggests can clamp the door panels together and still allow the doors to open and close...

AES 5-Piece Mini Panel Clamp Set – 20410 SKU #1805630
• Holds panels in place for welding
• Compact design
Hold your panels in place when welding
Door can be closed for alignment checks before welding due to small profile
Compact size allows for a multitude of uses
1/2" throat x 1/2" height
5 per pack

Just copy and paste the product description into an internet search option and it should find them being sold somewhere online.

Kind regards
Lionel