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Cardellini clamp

A compact jaw clamp with a baby-pin mounting point used to secure small lighting, grip, camera, or accessory loads to suitable surfaces.

Equipment

Also known as: Cardellini, end-jaw clamp, mid-jaw clamp

Reviewed

A compact jaw clamp with a baby-pin mounting point used to secure small lighting, grip, camera, or accessory loads to suitable surfaces.

Use cases

  • Jaw style, clamping depth, surface protection, load direction, and secondary retention matter. “Cardellini” began as a product name associated with grip Steve Cardellini and is also used generically for similar clamps.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Jaw style, clamping depth, surface protection, load direction, and secondary retention matter. “Cardellini” began as a product name associated with grip Steve Cardellini and is also used generically for similar clamps.

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