Kee Klamp Clips & Panel Clips
Kee Klamp® clips fasten mesh, sheeting, and infill panels to a tubular pipe frame without welding. The range includes the Type 79 sheeting and mesh clip, the Type 81 single-sided clip, the Type 82 double-sided clip, and the Type 105 sheeting clip supplied without hardware. Each clip slips onto plain-end Schedule 40 pipe and locks with a case-hardened hex set screw, letting you secure guarding, screens, and barrier panels quickly and adjust or remove them later without cutting the frame.
No-Weld, Slip-On Assembly
Kee Klamp clips are part of a slip-fit pipe system: components connect to plain-end Schedule 40 pipe and lock with a case-hardened hex (Allen) set screw—no welding, threading, or hot-work permits. Tighten to spec with a ratchet wrench and the joint is ready to carry load, so a railing or frame can be built, adjusted, or extended on site with basic hand tools.
OSHA-Ready & Corrosion-Resistant
Clips are malleable iron cast to ASTM A47 (grade 32510) and hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123 for indoor or outdoor service. Kee Klamp is a component system: built into a 42" guardrail with the correct pipe, anchoring, and post spacing, sizes 7, 8, and 9 help the assembled system meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29 and 1926.502 design loads—compliance is a property of the installed railing, not any single fitting.
FAQs
1. What do Kee Klamp clips do?
Clips fasten mesh, sheeting, and infill panels to a pipe frame. Use them to attach safety screens, guarding, wire mesh, or solid infill to guardrail and machine-frame tube, turning an open pipe structure into an enclosed or protected barrier without welding brackets to the frame.
2. What is the difference between the clip types?
The Type 81 single-sided clip secures panels on one face of the pipe, while the Type 82 double-sided clip holds panels on both sides. The Type 79 clip is designed for sheeting and mesh, and the Type 105 sheeting clip ships without hardware so you can supply your own fasteners.
3. What pipe sizes do Kee Klamp clips fit?
Clips fit standard Schedule 40 pipe in eight sizes from 1/4" to 2" (component sizes 2–9); the size is the last digit of the part number. Common frame sizes are 6 (1"), 7 (1-1/4"), 8 (1-1/2"), and 9 (2"). Note that size 8 is 1-1/2" and size 9 is 2".
4. Do I need to weld or drill to attach a clip?
No. Clips are slip-on, weldless fittings. Each slides onto plain-end pipe and locks with a case-hardened hex (Allen) set screw tightened with a ratchet wrench—no welding, threading, or drilling of the pipe. That makes it easy to add, reposition, or remove mesh and infill panels on an existing frame.
5. Are clip-mounted panels strong enough for OSHA?
Each Kee Klamp set screw supports a 2,000 lb (907 kg) axial load at 29 ft-lb with a 2:1 safety factor. OSHA and IBC call for infill able to resist 50 lb over one square foot. Because Kee Klamp is a component system, that capacity depends on the complete assembly—correct pipe, clip spacing, panel, and anchoring.
6. What are Kee Klamp clips made of?
Kee Klamp fittings are malleable iron castings to ASTM A47 (grade 32510), hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123 for indoor and outdoor corrosion resistance. They are designed for standard Schedule 40 steel pipe to ASTM A53. Aluminum (Kee Lite) and Kee Koat powder-coat options are also available.