News in PIHER catalogue 2012
NEW 2012 CATALOGUE ITEMS
As every year around this time we issue our new catalogue. Below we detail this year´s new items.
CUSTOM MADE MULTI-PROPS (pag. 6)
By using the photo of a gymnast we wish to stress the capacity we, as the only Spanish manufacturers, have to adapt the tool to our customers´needs regarding size, accesories, etc.We have a special department devoted to design which in one or two days will satisfy your needs. We await your request.
MULTI PROP ACCESSORIES (pag. 9)
- Universal support for laser, cameras, etc. This can be placed on walls either horizontally or vertically thanks to its three screw/hook positions on its main body. It can also hold any kind of round or square tube, door, plank, etc, up to 40 mm thick.The support base is screwed in to change quickly from one to another of the two standard thread sizes (¼ unc / 5/8 unc) used for cameras, lasers, etc. It also has an adjustable arm which has 4 possible positions to overcome any obstacles.
Our brand new advance here is the Maxipress R model. This new tool is the classic R model´s twin but with a few improvements: longer reach (R: 12,5 mm, Maxi-R: 14 mm); covered screw thread, grooved fixed jaw for tubes, greasing hole, anti-slip brake and easy grip handle. This model completes the maxi-press series which we have been developing over the last year. We have made a page which joins the models Z, Maxi-F and Maxi-R so as to show the new range and help to make the choice easier.
Edge-grips screws(pag. 31-32)
SPANNFIX : Two in one grip tool made of forged aluminium. This new tool makes many holding jobs which were previously complicated very easy. It´s very light, 1,1 Kg , and can be used for work on pieces up to 6,5 cm thick.
KANTENFIX: It´s the most widely used grip tool in the world because of the speed and efficiency which work can be done using it. It has a forged aluminium main body and we have 2 models available, one for thicknesses up to 4-5 cm and another up to 8 cm. 
UNIVERSAL GRIP-TOOL: This allows the joining of different pieces which would be impossible by any other way due to their length or shape. It´s built with a steel tube and allows working with a maximum width of 6 cm.
WINDSCREEN MOUNTING KIT(pag. 43)
This is to give another important use for articles we are already selling and which isn´t obviously recognised as a possible use for them. The kit comprises of two double suction cups and one clamping strap combined to mount cars´windscreens. 
PANEL CARRIER(pag. 54)
New model of panel carrier made in aluminium which enables easy lifting and safe carrying of wooden boards as its light and ergonomically shaped.
PROFESSIONAL DOOR AND PANEL LIFTER(pag. 55)
A new lifter model with a 150 Kg higher weight resistance to the othere model we already have in our catalogue (a 200 Kg capacity). Made of aluminium with the pivotal front made of steel.
Award for Innovation for the ADJUSTABLE CARGO BARS
Lyon D’or award for Innovation for the ADJUSTABLE CARGO BARS
presented in the Trade Fairs in Lyon: Eurobois 2011
Steel band clamp
For several months now we have been manufacturing our own steel band clamping models. Before we had bought it from another SpanishFedoro) but unfortunately they were unable to continue doing so and offered us the chance to take over which we immediately manufacturer ( agreed to especially as replacing it with a similar product with it’s high quality was impossible.
Since then our goal was been to try to improve it an for as we can and commercialise it worldwide. It’s top quality goes without saying and the steel band is polished tempered steel (CK67S) and the main body is nodular cast iron while all the plastic parts are PA (nylon). We have yet to see any similar model on the international market with it’s quality as others use nylon bands with plastic or aluminium body but this only makes the product cheaper not better.
Post Shore
Since the start of this year we have been manufacturing and selling our own patented version of post shore. This replaces the model we used to commercialise and it is a notable improvement for the following reasons:
- The new fixing mechanism between the tubes instead of being like a zip with one support point now has for separate support points which act along the whole tube. This triples the load capacity in an instant.
- At the thickest end a new slot with spring has been inserted to speed up the work process enabling an instantaneous positioning. Just a simple opening up of the tubes allows the tool to be positioned then further tightened with the handle if necessary.
- All the materials have been strengthened in line with the new load capacity.
- New range of accessories some already out and others under development.
Whit all these changes we feel we have given this tools enough extra to be able to be included in our top quality professional guaranteed range of tools.
CLASSIC FOR US UNKNOWN FOR THE REST
CLASSIC FOR US UNKNOWN FOR THE REST
In this article we would like to show you the differences to be found in something so simple as a clamp’s pressure system. For 50 years our company has been developing patented clamping pressure systems for professionals (toggle system, triangular threaded hidden screws, hydraulic system, …) and during all this time our studies have always led us to the same conclusion – the best system for professional work is the piston system. We have been proved correct not only by our tests but also in all the markets worldwide where we market it which previously only used the traditional system, they end up changing to ours. The true professional immediately realised the difference once changing.
Screw and Piston pressure systems
The system comprises of a hollow threaded piece in which to fit the piston, a double threaded screw (left/right) and the piston itself with a lengthwise slot once properly put into place and the whole mechanism fixed the piston’s running is stopped.
The overwhelming advantage of this system is that the pressure is lineally exercised which prevents any movement of the pieces being held. Other advantages of the system with its double threaded screw is its double advance which means more pressure for less effort and the double pressure wedge of its triangular screw preventing any loosening of the pieces held even under vibration.
Screw and pressure head systems
This is the most standard system the world over for clamps consisting of a cast iron threaded piece, a trapezoidal threaded screw with a semi spherical end and a head with a space for the latter.
As far as we understand this system doesn’t better in any mechanical sense but what we can see is cheaper costing and faster mounting of the tool. We don’t by this, mean that this isn’t good enough for most jobs but what we do wich to emphasise is that there are mechanical developments possible which can make the traditional system better.
Maxipress by piher
New patented Piher “MAXIPRESS” CLAMP. Making your work easier.
Main Features
- Highly resistant easy to grip plastic handle both dismountable and interchangeable for work from any position.
- Moving jaw brake which locks in the desired position before starting work.
- Permanently covered screw to prevent any kind of damage and reduce wear.
- Grooved fixed jaw to grip curved pieces like tubes, etc. easily.
- Direct oiling of the screw mechanism through a greasing hole.
- Piston screw system with system with its double triangular thread ensuring the piece is kept locked even under vibration.
- Pieces to be glued can be piled up as the two jaws from a 90º angle.
- Tool designed using the latest computerised simulation programmes to reduce the weight to a minimum without losing strength or capacity for heavy duty work.



