Quick Answer: A goose neck clamp is an offset-profile strap clamp that reaches over obstructions or raised features to clamp a workpiece where a straight strap clamp cannot get access. MEW's MG-GNC series covers M10 to M36 (11x100mm to 39x400mm) and fits standard T-slot machine tables and fixture plates across all major VMC and milling machine brands. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — ISO 9001:2015 certified. Enquiry: enquiry@madrasengg.com
Many machined components have a raised boss, an adjacent wall, or a neighbouring part sitting exactly where the clamp needs to go. A straight strap clamp can't reach over it, and the usual answer is a custom fixture. The goose neck clamp solves the access problem with its shape instead.
Madras Engineering Works (MEW) is a Chennai-based ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier of workholding components, fasteners, clamping kits, and CNC machining accessories. Established in 1999, MEW serves manufacturers, tool rooms, and engineering plants across South India including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. MEW is an authorised TVS fastener dealer and holds MSME registration (UDYAM-TN-02-0158983).
Here is everything you need to know.
What Is a Goose Neck Clamp?
A goose neck clamp is a strap clamp with an offset, gooseneck-shaped profile. The neck rises and curves so the clamping tip can reach over a raised feature or obstruction and press down on a workpiece location that a straight clamp cannot get to.
MEW's MG-GNC series is machined from medium carbon steel, hardened and tempered to 24–32 HRC, and chemically blackened for corrosion resistance — the same specification used across MEW's clamp range. It is tightened with a T-bolt or clamping stud through its slot, the same way a standard strap clamp is installed.
Where Is It Used?
- CNC machining fixtures where raised bosses or adjacent walls block straight clamp access
- Jig construction and tool room setups with adjacent components close to the clamping point
- Automotive and aerospace component machining with complex geometries
Sizes Available — MG-GNC Series
| Part No | D x L (mm) | Screw Size | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG-GNC-11100 | 11 x 100 | M10 | 0.3 |
| MG-GNC-14125 | 14 x 125 | M12 | 0.75 |
| MG-GNC-18160 | 18 x 160 | M16 | 1.45 |
| MG-GNC-22200 | 22 x 200 | M20 | 2.5 |
| MG-GNC-26250 | 26 x 250 | M24 | 5 |
| MG-GNC-33250 | 33 x 250 | M30 | 5.7 |
| MG-GNC-33315 | 33 x 315 | M30 | 8.9 |
| MG-GNC-39400 | 39 x 400 | M36 | 17 |
All dimensions in mm. Check the H dimension against the height of the obstruction you need to clear, then match the screw size (M10–M36) to your existing T-bolt or clamping stud. Not sure which size fits? WhatsApp your obstruction height and stud size and we'll confirm.
Best Suited For
| Machine | T-slot Width | Stud Thread | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFW BMV 45+ / 50 | 14mm | M12 | MG-GNC-14125 |
| ACE Micromatic MCV-400 / 450 | 14mm | M12 | MG-GNC-14125 |
| Jyoti VMC 850 / NVU | 14mm | M12 | MG-GNC-14125 |
| Haas VF-2 / VF-3 | 16mm | M16 | MG-GNC-18160 — confirm slot |
| FANUC ROBODRILL | 14mm | M12 | MG-GNC-14125 |
Compatible with standard T-slot machine tables and fixture plates across all major VMC and milling machine brands.
The Problem It Solves
Machined components rarely present a clean, flat edge for clamping. Raised features, adjacent walls, and neighbouring parts sit between the clamp and the clamping point, and a straight strap clamp simply cannot reach past them.
Without an offset clamp, the choices are a compromised clamping position, or a custom fixture built around that one geometry. The goose neck clamp's offset profile solves the access problem without requiring a custom fixture solution.
Goose Neck Clamp vs Straight Strap Clamp
Both press a workpiece down through a T-bolt or stud. The difference is reach.
A straight strap clamp, like MEW's flat strap clamp, has the simplest profile and works whenever the clamping point is open. If nothing stands between the clamp and the workpiece edge, a straight clamp is the right tool.
A goose neck clamp is for the jobs where something does stand in the way. Its offset profile carries the clamping tip over a raised boss, an adjacent wall, or a neighbouring component, to a point a straight clamp cannot touch.
The practical rule: if a straight strap clamp reaches the clamping point cleanly, use it. If a raised feature or adjacent component blocks the way, that is the goose neck job, before you commission a custom fixture.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Medium Carbon steel, hardened and tempered to 24-32 HRC, Chemically Blackened
- Series: MEW-Grip MG-GNC
- Type: Offset goose neck profile, fixture and tooling clamp
- Size range: M10 to M36 (11x100mm to 39x400mm), 8 sizes
- Weight range: 0.3kg (MG-GNC-11100) to 17kg (MG-GNC-39400)
As of 2026, the full MG-GNC range is in stock for Chennai dispatch.
FAQ
Q: What sizes does the goose neck clamp come in?
A: MEW's MG-GNC series covers M10 to M36 across 8 sizes, from 11x100mm (0.3kg) to 39x400mm (17kg). Match the size to your existing T-bolt or clamping stud thread, and check the H dimension against the obstruction you need to clear. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — enquiry@madrasengg.com
Q: What is a goose neck clamp used for?
A: It clamps a workpiece where a raised feature, adjacent wall, or neighbouring component blocks access for a straight strap clamp. The offset profile reaches over the obstruction to the clamping point. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — enquiry@madrasengg.com
Q: What's the difference between a goose neck clamp and a straight strap clamp?
A: Both clamp through a T-bolt or stud. A straight strap clamp has the simplest profile and needs an open clamping point. A goose neck clamp has an offset profile that reaches over obstructions a straight clamp cannot clear. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — enquiry@madrasengg.com
Q: Do I need a custom fixture if a raised feature blocks my clamp?
A: Not necessarily. An offset goose neck clamp is designed to solve that access problem without a custom fixture solution. Compare the H dimension in the size table with the height of your obstruction to see which size clears it. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — enquiry@madrasengg.com
Q: What T-slot sizes does the goose neck clamp fit?
A: It fits standard T-slot machine tables and fixture plates across all major VMC and milling brands. Most Indian-made VMCs under 1000mm table size use a 14mm slot with M12 studs (MG-GNC-14125); Haas VF-series machines use 16mm/M16 (MG-GNC-18160). Confirm your slot and stud size before ordering. Available from Madras Engineering Works, Chennai — enquiry@madrasengg.com
Q: Where can I buy a goose neck clamp in Chennai?
A: Madras Engineering Works (MEW) stocks the full MG-GNC range for dispatch from Chennai. ISO 9001:2015 certified supply chain. Contact: enquiry@madrasengg.com
Get the Right Goose Neck Clamp for Your Setup
Whether it's a goose neck clamp for a blocked clamping point or a straight strap clamp for an open one, Madras Engineering Works stocks workholding hardware for all standard VMC and milling machine T-slot sizes.
ISO 9001:2015 certified supply chain.
TVS Authorised Dealer.
Same-day dispatch from Chennai.
Email: enquiry@madrasengg.com
Web: madrasengg.com
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Not sure which size clears your obstruction? WhatsApp a photo of the setup and we'll confirm before you order.
Written by Husain, Founder of Madras Engineering Works — an ISO 9001:2015 certified industrial supplier in Chennai specialising in workholding, clamping and CNC accessories. Need help speccing the right part? WhatsApp +91 95143 73702 or email enquiry@madrasengg.com.
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