For fixing alloy cleats permanently to aluminium surfaces and structures, welding cleats can be quicker and less expensive than drilling holes and using bolts. Clamcleats Limited, manufacturer of the original Clamcleat® rope holding device, can supply its die-cast aluminium cleats with an uncoated finish that is suitable for welding. 
CL273 on Moth dinghy
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New accessories for Clamcleats Limited’s rope cleats will provide better performance and greater capability for the company’s most popular products. The first accessories in the range are the Keeper and Tapered Mounting Pad, both of which are available in two sizes. 
Clamcleats Limited‘s new CL263 Micros is a compact nylon cleat, with fairlead, that is ideal for holding small ropes and cords where high loads are not expected. It has been optimised for use on lines between 1 and 4mm in diameter.
The Clamcleat® CL257 Auto-Release Racing Mini cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds ropes from 4mm to 6mm securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded.
To help companies to stock and sell its products more effectively, Clamcleats Limited has developed two product starter kits.
The Clamcleat® CL265 kitesurf bar cleat is a new cleat for tensioning kitesurf brake lines. The advantage of this cleat is that the bar can be locked off at any power level you require. It has been designed and developed in close co-operation with North Shore Inc of Hood River, USA.
