An animation showing the Tog-L-Loc process

BTM Lit-L-Loc Hand Held Clinching Units

An economical approach to fastening sheet metal assemblies with a small upstanding flange.

Low-Cost Flange Clinching

BTM's Lit-L-Loc units are an economical approach to fastening sheet metal assemblies with edge or upstanding flanges. The punch and die can be reversed in these units, allowing the Tog-L-Loc® or Lance-N-Loc® "button" to form on either side of assembled parts. These units may be purchase separately or with and air-hydraulic booster which requires 80psi (5.5 bars) operating pressure. A Lit-L-Loc unit will join thicker materials with larger clinch joints than the UniClinch.


Example of a Lit-L-Loc Unit

Example of a Standard Lit-L-Loc Unit

Example of a Deep Throat Lit-L-Loc Unit

Example of a Deep Throat Lit-L-Loc Unit

Basic Product Specifications

A short video demonstrating a BTM Lit-L-Loc Hand Held Clinching Unit.

General Information

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Product Description
Standard Lit-L-Loc Unit

Standard Lit-L-Loc

 		Each unit features reversable tooling (allowing the joint "button" to be formed on either side of the flange.)

Units can be ordered individually or as part of a complete kit which includes an air/oil 15cc booster, and a 3 meter [10 foot] hose assembly.
Deep Throat Lit-L-Loc Unit (38.1mm [1.50in] Throat Depth)

Deep Throat Lit-L-Loc (38.1mm [1.50in])
Deeper Throat Lit-L-Loc Unit (76.2mm [3.00in] Throat Depth)

Deeper Throat Lit-L-Loc (76.2mm [3.00in])

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Product Booster Ratio Weight Max. Output
Air/Oil 15cc Booster

Air/Oil 15cc Booster

 		61:1 8.2 kg [18 lb] 345 BAR [4880 PSI] @ 5.5 BAR [80 PSI]
Air/Oil 49cc Booster

Air/Oil 49cc Booster

 		64:1 17.8 kg [39.26 lb] 353 BAR [5120 PSI] @ 5.5 BAR [80 PSI]

Application Information

The following sections are provided to help match a Hand Held Unit to your part. More detailed information is typically available in our Product Literature section.
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Shown here are some typical sheet metal connections that a Lit-L-Loc unit may be compatible with.
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  • Angle and Sheet2.) Angle and Sheet
  • Standing Flange5.) Standing Flange
  • Outside Edge Flange6.) Outside Edge Flange
  • Brim to Brim7.) Brim to Brim
  • Hat on Sheet8.) Hat on Sheet
  • "U" and Sheet12.) "U" and Sheet

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Would you like to know if a Lit-L-Loc Clinch Unit is a good fit for your application, or would you like a quote?
Talk to an Application Engineer at 810-364-4567, or email us at sales@btmcorp.com. Business hours are 8am-4:30pm ET Mon-Fri.
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To help us with the quoting process, please email a drawing or CAD model of your part.
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i The Punch Side has the "cavity" side of the joint. Punch Side and Button Side Example Note: Thicker material usually goes on the punch side.
i The Die Side has the "button" side of the joint. Punch Side and Button Side Example Note: Thicker material usually goes on the punch side.
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Customer Information

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Service Information

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