Lightpro 35cm D Jaw vice clamp with 16mm stud & 16mm Receiver

Lightpro 35cm 'D' Cardellini Jaw Vice Clamp with 16mm Stud and 16mm Receiver - The Ultimate Heavy-Duty Rigging Solution for High-Stakes Set Environments.

The Lightpro 35cm 'D' Cardellini Jaw Vice Clamp is a high-capacity, precision-engineered metal grip clamp designed to securely mount lighting fixtures, modifiers, and production hardware to irregular structures and tubing up to 180mm in diameter.

Overcoming Mission-Critical Set Challenges

On a fast-paced commercial or indie set, standard lighting stands often consume valuable floor space or fail entirely when attempting to position fixtures over architectural features, rafters, or complex auto-rigs. Weak, generic clamps frequently suffer from jaw slippage under load, causing sudden frame shifts or dangerous equipment drops that can derail tight production schedules. This heavy-duty clamp confronts these structural bottlenecks directly by utilizing an integrated anti-rotation shaft groove that ensures the jaws remain perfectly parallel under extreme torsional force, preventing sudden twisting or grip failure.

Furthermore, environmental constraints often present uneven, smooth, or delicate mounting surfaces like glass, painted pillars, or slick speed rail. This vice clamp addresses these surface vulnerabilities with integrated, durable rubber jaw liners that simultaneously maximize mechanical traction and protect expensive locations from unsightly gouges or scratches. By bypassing traditional stand placement and allowing operators to safely hang fixtures from overhead beams or vertical scaffolding, it completely eliminates on-set floor clutter and streamlines camera movement.

The dual mounting architecture solves the common frustration of mismatched grip hardware by providing both an industry-standard 16mm male pin and a 16mm female socket. This design eliminates the need for excess spigot adapters and prevents cable-tangling messes by anchoring the fixture tightly to the core structural point. Whether dealing with intense vibrations on a vehicle rig or enduring high-temperature environments near hot lights, this clamp provides an unyielding, worry-free connection that lets crews focus on the shot rather than gear failure.

Definitive Technical Breakdown

• Brand: Lightpro

• Model Type: 'D' Type Cardellini Style Jaw Vice Clamp

• SKU / Model Number: M11-078D

• Shaft Length: 35cm (13.8 inches)

• Jaw Opening Capacity: 10mm to 180mm (0.4" to 7.1")

• Maximum Rated Payload: 15kg (33.07 lbs) Note: Load capacity reflects structural metal integrity; absolute holding power is dependent on proper torque application.

• Integrated Mounts: 16mm (5/8") Baby Stud and 16mm (5/8") Baby Receiver / Socket

• Shaft Configuration: Grooved/chamfered anti-rotation threaded shaft for absolute alignment

• Jaw Material Coating: Heavy-duty vulcanized non-slip protective rubber padding

• Tightening Mechanism: Ergonomic high-torque quick-spin handle knob

• Build Material: High-tensile steel and robust cast alloy construction

Practical Troubleshooting & Deployment FAQ

Q: How does the clamp prevent the jaws from spinning or losing alignment when opening the vice under tight space constraints?

A: The main 35cm threaded bolt features a precision-machined alignment channel cut along its length. This track guides the moving jaw assembly, completely preventing axial rotation so that the jaws remain perfectly square to each other and your mounting target, even when deploying the clamp blind or in recessed structural voids.

Q: Can this vice clamp be used safely on round speed rails and flat overhead structural timber beams without slipping?

A: Yes. The mechanical jaw geometry is specifically contoured with a dual-purpose profile that wraps securely around round tubing while providing parallel flat surfaces for timber or square metal beams. The high-traction rubber lining compresses slightly under torque, conforming to the surface texture to neutralize slip along both axes.

Q: What is the safety procedure if the clamp is subjected to heavy vibrational environments, such as a camera car tracking rig?

A: When used on high-vibration vehicle rigs, ensure the quick-spin knob is torqued down to maximum capacity using a grip wrench for extra leverage if necessary. As an absolute safety constraint, utilize the integrated 16mm receiver as a secondary mechanical anchor point and run a dedicated steel safety cable through the clamp body and around the primary structure to completely eliminate any drop risk.