DW SMRKC15A Adjustable Ratchet V-Clamp for Drum Rack
The SMRKC15A mounts a cymbal, tom or accessory arm anywhere on a 1.5 in drum rack tube. What sets it apart is its toothed tilter: the angle can be fine-tuned while the clamp is already locked on the bar.
What sets it apart
- Clamps anywhere on a 1.5 in rack tube
- Angle-adjustable ratchet V-clamp
- Toothed tilter: fine adjustment possible after locking
- Takes a cymbal, tom or accessory arm
- Fine adjustment happens at the right moment, not before
- Chrome finish
The moment you realize the angle is wrong
Setting up a rack always follows the same order: you set the bars, tighten the clamps, mount everything, and it is only when you sit down behind it that you see nothing is quite in the right place. With an ordinary clamp, correcting means loosening, which means losing everything.
The toothed tilter changes that order. You tighten the clamp once, for good, then sit down and correct the tilt from the throne. The position on the bar stays put.
Teeth rather than smooth clamping
A lock that relies on friction alone has to be tightened very hard to hold a cantilevered load, and it eventually slips by a degree or two. Teeth, on the other hand, mesh: holding power no longer depends on how hard you tighten but on the shape of the parts.
That is what the manufacturer highlights here — a toothed tilter that allows fine adjustment once the assembly is locked. The exact angle increment is not published, but the principle can be checked by hand from the first setup.
Anywhere on the bar: what that lets you rethink
A clamp that only fits at the end of a tube dictates the rack's layout. A clamp that tightens anywhere lets you do the opposite: you place the bars according to the structure, then spread the mounts according to how you play.
In a setup that evolves — an added tom, a moved cymbal, a different gig — that is what saves you from redesigning the rack every time a piece changes place.
Specifications
| Fits | 1.5 in rack tube |
|---|---|
| Position on the bar | Free, along the full length |
| Angle mechanism | Toothed ratchet tilter |
| Stated feature | Fine adjustment once the clamp is locked |
| What it takes | Cymbal, tom or accessory arm |
What it is for
- Mounting a cymbal arm in the middle of a rack bar
- Hanging a tom exactly where it is needed
- Correcting a tilt from the throne, without taking everything apart
- Spreading several mounts along the same bar
- Adapting an existing rack to a new setup
Compare with other manufacturers
Adjustable rack clamps differ mainly in how they lock the angle:
| Manufacturer | Equivalent part | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Rack clamps with adjustable head | Friction locking on several lines |
| Pearl | Adjustable-angle rack clamps | Bar diameter specific to the brand's system |
| Tama | Multi-purpose rack clamps | Coarser angle increment depending on the line |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you really adjust the angle after tightening?
- That is what the manufacturer highlights for this clamp: the toothed tilter allows fine adjustment once the assembly is locked on the bar.
- Which arms can it take?
- Cymbal, tom or accessory arms. What matters is the arm's diameter, not what it holds.
- Will it fit another brand's rack?
- If the tubes are 1.5 in, yes. It is a common diameter, but check it before buying — not every rack uses it.
- Do I need a memory lock as well?
- On a smooth bar, a hinged memory lock sized to the tube keeps the clamp from sliding sideways and marks the position for the next setup.
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