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Panel Clamp

A panel clamp is a woodworking and metalworking tool used to securely hold workpieces together when gluing, joining, or assembling. They are particularly useful for larger, flat surfaces like panels, frames, and cabinet doors.

Material

Panel clamps are commonly constructed from:

• Aluminum: Lightweight and resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for general use.
• Steel: Offers higher clamping force and durability, suitable for heavy-duty applications.
• Plastic (e.g., high-density polyethylene): Often used for smaller clamps or as protective caps to prevent damage to the workpiece.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a panel clamp is to apply even pressure across a wide surface area. This ensures a strong and consistent bond when using adhesives or to maintain alignment during mechanical fastening (screwing, nailing, etc.).

Function

Panel clamps function by distributing clamping force over a larger area than traditional clamps like spring clamps or bar clamps. They typically consist of two clamping jaws connected by a rigid beam or rail. The jaws are adjustable and often feature padded surfaces to protect the workpiece. The clamping force is generated by tightening a screw mechanism or a cam-lock lever.

Usage Scenarios

• Cabinet Making: Assembling cabinet panels, doors, and frames.
• Furniture Construction: Joining large panels for tabletops, headboards, or sideboards.
• Frame Construction: Building picture frames, door frames, or window frames.
• Edge Gluing: Joining boards edge-to-edge to create wider panels.
• Laminate Application: Securing laminate sheets to substrates.
• General Assembly: Holding pieces together for screwing, nailing, or welding.

Common Types

• Parallel Clamps: These clamps maintain parallel pressure along the entire clamping surface, preventing shifting or distortion of the workpiece. They often feature adjustable jaws and quick-release mechanisms.
• Edge Clamps: Specifically designed for edge gluing boards. They typically have a longer clamping jaw and are used in pairs to apply even pressure along the edges.
• Corner Clamps: Used to hold corners together at 90-degree angles, often used for frame construction.
• Hand Clamps (Pony Clamps): Simpler, manually operated clamps used for lighter-duty applications. They typically have a single screw mechanism and are not as precise as parallel clamps.
• Cam Clamps: Utilize a cam-lock lever to quickly and easily apply clamping force. They are often used for assembling face frames or other similar applications.
• Pipe Clamps: Consist of two jaws and a threaded rod that accepts standard plumbing pipe to create a customized clamping length.

Based on the provided information, “panel clamp” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8479909596: This HS code falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). Specifically, it covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof. The detailed breakdown is:

  • 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof.
  • 90: Parts.
  • 95: Other.
  • 96: Other. The applicable tax rates are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, and an additional 25% additional tariff for steel and aluminum products. The total tax rate is 80.0%.

• 7326908688: This HS code is categorized under Chapter 73 (Iron or steel articles). It covers other articles of iron or steel. The detailed breakdown is:

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 90: Other.
  • 86: Other.
  • 88: Other. The applicable tax rates are: Basic tariff: 2.9%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%, and an additional 25% additional tariff for steel and aluminum products. The total tax rate is 82.9%.

• 8301406060: This HS code falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal). Specifically, it covers padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal; other locks. The detailed breakdown is:

  • 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal.
  • 01: Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal.
  • 40: Other locks.
  • 60: Other.
  • 60: Other. The applicable tax rates are: Basic tariff: 5.7%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%. The total tax rate is 43.2%.

• 8301500000: This HS code falls under Chapter 83 (Miscellaneous articles of base metal). Specifically, it covers padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks. The detailed breakdown is:

  • 83: Miscellaneous articles of base metal.
  • 01: Padlocks and locks (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal; clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks, of base metal; keys and parts of any of the foregoing articles, of base metal.
  • 50: Clasps and frames with clasps, incorporating locks.
  • 00: 00. The applicable tax rates are: Basic tariff: 3.1%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post-April 2, 2025, additional tariff: 30.0%. The total tax rate is 40.6%.