Mechanical Division
Super Spring Clamp (Mailed-in Entry)
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Congratulations 2019
Division Winner!
Michael Aronica
Dunmore High School
Dunmore, PA
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2021 Official Rules
Goal: To build the strongest Clamp
Specifications:
Clamp must weigh 1 lb or less.
Clamp mouth must open at least 1" or be disqualified
Clamp must be 100% original. No parts used from a store bought clamp.
Clamp must not have anything that sticks to the steel plate (example=double sided sticky tape)
Submit Entry between June 1-5, 2021.
Judging Procedure:
Judges will verify the 1" rule and 1 pound weight limit. Clamps passing the specification inspection will be eligible to compete in a single elimination tournament. Two Clamps will hold onto the official test material (1/8" thick steel plate). Judges will pull the clamps apart with equal force. The clamp that holds onto the steel plate will advance in the tournament. The finals will be best of 5 rounds. Clamp left holding the steel plate will be Division Winner.
Division Winner announced on June 15, 2021.
Goal: To build the strongest Clamp
Specifications:
Clamp must weigh 1 lb or less.
Clamp mouth must open at least 1" or be disqualified
Clamp must be 100% original. No parts used from a store bought clamp.
Clamp must not have anything that sticks to the steel plate (example=double sided sticky tape)
Submit Entry between June 1-5, 2021.
Judging Procedure:
Judges will verify the 1" rule and 1 pound weight limit. Clamps passing the specification inspection will be eligible to compete in a single elimination tournament. Two Clamps will hold onto the official test material (1/8" thick steel plate). Judges will pull the clamps apart with equal force. The clamp that holds onto the steel plate will advance in the tournament. The finals will be best of 5 rounds. Clamp left holding the steel plate will be Division Winner.
Division Winner announced on June 15, 2021.
Judging Committee
Nick Murphy
Mike Mahoney
Michael Kalif
Derrick Margaletta
Austin Macek
Alyssa Amaral*Pending
Daniela Becerril Vasquez *Pending
Nick Murphy
Mike Mahoney
Michael Kalif
Derrick Margaletta
Austin Macek
Alyssa Amaral*Pending
Daniela Becerril Vasquez *Pending