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Long-Lasting Clamp Pads: It’s More Than Luck

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Aug 1, 2022 5:37:23 PM

We’ve got a secret that most clamp pad manufacturers won’t tell you: clamp pads can be recovered, rather than replaced, for just one-third of the cost! That’s right, rather than purchasing replacement clamp pads, by recovering your clamp pads at Sioux Rubber & Urethane, you’re saving money and protecting your bottom line. Clamp pads are bound to wear down after months of use, and recovering them is the best way to save time and money. You may seem luckier than others, but really you’ll have just discovered the clamp pad recovery secrets!

Reduce Downtime

Are you ready to put an end to lost productivity? The great thing about recovering clamp pads is that the turnaround time is shorter than replacements. Because we use your existing substrate, the mounting holes line up perfectly every time. Say goodbye to shipping back pairs that don’t fit! Time lost is money, so you can always trust Sioux Rubber & Urethane to work with quick, efficient turnarounds.

Quality Counts

Economic benefits are great, sure. But you may be wondering, “is this just a quick bandaid? Are recovered clamp pads really as good as buying new?” When it comes down to it, there’s no point in saving money if the final product is subpar. Rest assured, our recovered clamp pads are just as durable - if not more so - than a brand new set. It’s not luck when it comes to how well our clamp pad covers last compared to the alternatives. We don’t skimp when it comes to our process or our materials.

A Proprietary Process

We take our craftsmanship seriously, and our decades of experience with rubber and urethane play a part in our ability to provide 99.9% accuracy to all of our orders. When recovering clamp pads, we follow these steps:

  1. First, we use our proprietary Endurawear urethane blend on every clamp pad that we recover. This rubber has been tried and tested over decades by our team. We’ve been in the business for 60+ years, and have fine-tuned the blend to have the perfect high-performance attributes.
  2. Second, we vulcanize the rubber to the substrate instead of relying on typical glue methods. The elastomers of the rubber are chemically bonded to the metal substrate, creating an unbreakable bond that can only be separated using a hammer and a chisel.
  3. Finally, we are able to repeat this project several times before the clamps need to be completely replaced. Steel will always outlast rubber, but we can be creative in the ways we recover our clamp pads for as long as possible!

A Must For Forklift Operators

Clamp pads are a necessary, no-brainer part of running a forklift operation. They decrease damage to materials, allow you to move oddly-shaped or fragile items and extend the life of your forklift. When clamp pads get worn down, concerns arise that the product you are moving may slip, slide, scratch or skid. You have to ask yourself; how do you cover them, when do you replace them, and who can you trust to do it right? Sioux Rubber & Urethane has been in the business of recovering clamp pads for decades, and we know how much you are depending on fully functioning forklifts. Reach out for a quote today on how you can recover your existing clamp pads, and get back in business in no time!

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Topics: Clamp Pads