---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003167"
title: "Apparatus for clamping flitches on vertical slicers"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:42:36.726562Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003167"
categories:
  - "tools-tooling/clamping-tools"
keywords:
  - "b27b29/08"
  - "b27b29/08"
  - "b25b11/00"
  - "b25b11/005"
  - "b25b11/005"
  - "b27b29/08"
---

# Apparatus for clamping flitches on vertical slicers

## Abstract

An apparatus for holding flitches for slicing in a vertical slicing process. The apparatus includes a clamp having a centrally located vacuum pocket disposed between two opposed clamping dogs. The clamp provides a vacuum assisted clamp for vertical slicing of thin veneers.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.