Kit Includes:

• 5 × 3/32″ Cleco Pins
• 5 × 1/8” Cleco Pins
• 5 × 5/32″ Cleco Pins
• 5 × 3/16” Cleco Pins
• 1 × 1″ Copper Cleco Side Grip Clamp
• 1 × 1/2″ Copper Cleco Side Grip Clamp
• 1 x Cleco Pliers

Product Details:

A fast and simple way to clamp sheets together for test fitting, welding, drilling, or riveting.

Clecos offer a fast and reliable way to temporarily hold sheet metal parts together during fabrication processes such as test fitting, welding, drilling, and riveting.

In the world of sheet metal construction, there are countless tools available—some are optional, but Clecos are essential. Whether you're shaping a panel, performing a repair, or building from scratch, the ability to consistently test fit components is crucial. Clecos make this process simple by allowing you to repeatedly position and remove panels with precision.

A Cleco is a spring-loaded fastener that fits into a pre-drilled hole, clamping two metal sheets tightly together. It acts like a temporary rivet, holding the material in place while adjustments are made. As you refine your fit, simply remove and reinsert the Cleco to maintain alignment. These fasteners are installed and removed using a dedicated pair of Cleco pliers—handy tools that you'll find yourself using frequently.

Instructions:

1. Position one panel over the other where you want to join them.
2. Drill a hole through both sheets at the desired point.
3. Squeeze the Cleco pliers to compress a Cleco fastener.
4. Insert the fastener into the hole and release the pliers to lock it in place.
5. Repeat as needed along the joint.
6. To remove, use the pliers to compress and extract the Cleco.

Clecos are reusable and come in a variety of sizes, with 1/8" (copper) being the most commonly used in aviation and automotive applications. Here's a quick guide to the common colour codes: