Effortless Flexible Track Laying with Track Clamps (Krause Clamps)

Laying flexible model railway tracks can be a challenge, as they often tend to spring back to their original shape. However, with the right tools, this process becomes significantly easier. The Track clamps (Krause clamps) for laying flexible track from fohrmann.com are specifically designed to hold your flexible tracks securely in the desired position. This ensures precise cutting to length and facilitates a smooth, professional laying process for your model railway layouts.

These indispensable clamps are available in sets of 2 or 4 and come complete with easy-to-follow instructions and a small hexagonal key. Crafted from durable brass, these clamps have been a trusted solution for track construction for over 30 years, originally known as Krause brackets. They are suitable for a wide range of gauges, including H0, TT, N, Z, H0m, and H0e, and are compatible with all major track systems such as Tillig, Roco, Peco, and Märklin.

How to Use Track Construction Clamps

The application of these track clamps is straightforward:

• Begin by positioning the flexible track on your model building system where you intend to lay it.
• Attach a track clamp to the end of the flexible track and pull it taut.
• You can use the included hexagonal key or a ball-head screwdriver to tighten the clamp. A ball-head screwdriver is particularly useful as it allows for angled access, making it easier to tighten screws in hard-to-reach areas of the track bed.
• The clamp securely locks both track profiles within the sleeper band, preventing any movement.
• Now, shape the track to the desired radius it will eventually be fixed at (glued, nailed, or screwed).
• Attach and tighten a second clamp at the other end of the track.
• With both clamps secured, the track will remain in its fixed position, no longer able to return to its original shape.

Expert Tip: For the cleanest radius and to prevent derailments, cut your flexible tracks while they are already in a curve, rather than cutting them straight. If you are laying an S-shaped curve, you will need three track construction clamps for optimal stability.

At fohrmann.com, we offer over 1,000 specialist tools, including these high-quality track clamps, backed by more than 45 years of expertise. Benefit from secure payment and fast worldwide shipping when you enhance your model railway construction with our precision tools.

For our European customers: The responsible economic operator in the EU for this product is Fohrmann Werkzeug GmbH, Ginsterstr. 2, 78141 Schönwald, Germany. Contact us at service@fohrmann.com or call +49 (0) 7722 869878.

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