
Swivel Clamp
1. Turn the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to
loosen.
2. Adjust the two halves to
the desired angle.
3. Turn the thumbscrew
clockwise to tighten.
Rod hole
ME-8743
Instruction Manual
012-11085A
*012-11085*
Introduction
The ME-8743 Swivel Clamp is designed to hold
two support rods up to 12.7 mm in diameter. The
clamp can hold the rods at an angle relative to each
other.
See the PASCO catalog or visit the web site at
www.pasco.com for information about support
rods, bases, and other clamps.
Included:
Swivel Clamp (set of 2)
Recommended: Model
120 cm Stainless Steel Rod ME-8741
90 cm Stainless Steel Rod ME-8738
45 cm Stainless Steel Rod ME-8736
Large Rod Base ME-8735
Small “A” Base ME-8976
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Operation
The swivel clamp has three thumbscrews. Loosen
or tighten the thumbscrews at either end to adjust
and hold support rods.
• Turn the center thumbscrew counterclockwise
to loosen it.
• Adjust the two halves of the clamp to the
desired angle.
• Turn the center thumbscrew clockwise to
tighten it.
Usage
Use three Swivel Clamps and three rods of equal
length to form an equilateral triangle.
Use two Swivel Clamps to join two shorter rods
into a longer rod.

Swivel Clamp Technical Support
Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:
Address: PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100
Phone: 916-786-3800 (worldwide)
800-772-8700 (U.S.)
Fax: (916) 786-7565
Web: www.pasco.com
Email: support@pasco.com
For more information about the Swivel Clamp and the latest revision of this Instruction Manual, visit:
www.pasco.com/go?ME-8743
Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
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