FESTOOL CL-MS Clamping Device for MS 57 Mixing Stand
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: FES769048 8251
- Weight: 2.16kg
- Dimensions: 39.00mm x 14.00mm x 9.50mm
- SKU: FES769048
- UPC: 4014549204658
Festool CL-MS Clamping Device for MS 57 Mixing Stand
At a Glance: Dedicated clamping device for securing mixing containers with a height of 300-500 mm to the Festool MS 57 stationary mixing stand, helping keep the container stable during powered mixing.
The Festool CL-MS is a robust clamping accessory designed specifically for the Festool MS 57 mixing stand. Its job is simple but important: to hold the mixing container securely on the stand while mortar, plaster, filler, adhesive, paint and other suitable materials are being mixed. A properly restrained container is less likely to move, twist or shift under the torque generated by the rotating stirrer, helping make stationary mixing safer, more controlled and considerably more convenient. Festool specifies the CL-MS for containers with a height from 300 to 500 mm. This genuine system accessory is particularly useful for professional painters, plasterers, tilers, flooring installers and construction trades using the MS 57 as a fixed mixing workstation.
Powerful stirrers can generate considerable rotational force, especially when mixing viscous materials. Without adequate restraint, a bucket or mixing container can begin to rotate or move across the stand. The CL-MS provides the dedicated Festool solution for securing the container to the MS 57, leaving the operator free to concentrate on the mixing process rather than trying to control the container at the same time.
Product highlights
- Purpose-built for the MS 57: Genuine Festool clamping accessory designed specifically for the MS 57 mixing stand.
- Secures the mixing container: Helps prevent the bucket or vessel from moving while the stirrer is operating.
- Container height range 300-500 mm: Suitable for mixing containers within the height range specified by Festool.
- More controlled mixing: Stabilising the container helps the stirrer work consistently through the material.
- Improved operator convenience: Eliminates the need to manually restrain a suitable container during normal stationary mixing.
- Useful with viscous materials: Particularly valuable where thick compounds generate substantial rotational forces during mixing.
- Professional system accessory: Designed as an integral part of Festool's stationary mixing equipment.
- Ideal for production-style mixing: Helps make repeated batches more convenient in workshops and on construction sites.
Product Compatibility
- Festool MS 57: Designed specifically for attaching and securing mixing containers to the Festool MS 57 mixing stand.
- Mixing containers: Festool specifies the CL-MS for containers with a height between 300 mm and 500 mm.
Compatibility note: The CL-MS is a dedicated accessory for the Festool MS 57 mixing stand. It is not a general-purpose bucket clamp for handheld stirrers or unrelated mixing stands.
Features
- Dedicated clamping system: Designed to secure the mixing vessel on the MS 57 stand.
- 300-500 mm container height compatibility: Covers a useful range of professional mixing containers.
- Mechanical restraint: Helps counter the tendency of a container to rotate or shift as the stirrer moves through the material.
- Festool system integration: Designed to work as part of the MS 57 stationary mixing setup.
- Professional construction: Intended for repeated trade and construction-site use.
Benefits
- Improved stability: A restrained container remains more securely positioned while mixing.
- Better operator control: The user can concentrate on the stirrer and material instead of trying to prevent the container from moving.
- Useful for thick mixtures: Particularly beneficial with high-viscosity compounds that place greater rotational load on the container.
- More convenient repetitive mixing: Ideal where multiple batches are prepared using the same stationary mixing workstation.
- Correct system fit: Using the genuine Festool accessory avoids improvised methods of holding the mixing vessel in place.
- Safer working arrangement: Properly securing the container reduces uncontrolled movement during normal operation.
Application
- Securing mixing containers on the Festool MS 57.
- Stationary mixing of mortar.
- Mixing plaster and gypsum-based compounds.
- Mixing fillers and levelling compounds.
- Mixing tile and construction adhesives.
- Mixing paints and coatings where appropriate.
- Mixing screed and flooring compounds where suitable.
- Professional painting and decorating.
- Plastering and drywall work.
- Tiling and flooring installation.
- Construction and renovation work.
Extra Information
- What is the CL-MS? Festool describes the CL-MS as a clamping device or fixed rod used to secure a mixing container to the MS 57 mixing stand.
- What does it fit? The accessory is specifically intended for the Festool MS 57 stationary mixing stand.
- What container heights can be used? Festool specifies mixing vessels with a height between 300 mm and 500 mm.
- Why clamp the container? A rotating stirrer transfers torque into the material, which can cause an unsecured bucket to turn or move. Restraining the vessel makes the complete mixing setup more stable.
- What is the MS 57? The MS 57 is Festool's stationary mixing stand designed to hold a compatible stirrer while the material is mixed in a container positioned below it.
- Why use a stationary mixing stand? Supporting the stirrer mechanically can reduce the amount of effort required from the operator during longer or repeated mixing operations and provides a controlled workstation for batch mixing.
- Original Festool order number: 769048.
- Original product designation: CL-MS.
- Barcode / EAN: 4014549204658.
Some older catalogue and distributor databases list this accessory as Bloccaggio CL-MS. 'Bloccaggio' is Italian terminology referring to locking or clamping. Festool's English-language documentation describes order number 769048 as the CL-MS clamping device / fixed rod for securing a mixing container to the MS 57 mixing stand.
The MS 57 is a heavy-duty stationary mixing stand with a galvanised steel structure and an adjustable mixer position. Festool specifies the stand for mixing containers up to 400 mm in diameter. The CL-MS complements this system by securing a suitable 300-500 mm-high container so that the vessel remains stable while the stirrer works through the material.
Pro Tips
- Position the mixing container centrally beneath the stirrer before securing it with the CL-MS.
- Make sure the container sits flat and stable on the MS 57 before applying the clamp.
- Check that the container height falls within Festool's specified 300-500 mm range.
- Secure the container before starting the stirrer, especially when working with heavy or highly viscous mixtures.
- Do not overtighten against a lightweight plastic container to the point where the container becomes distorted.
- Start at an appropriate lower mixing speed where possible when working with thick material or a full container, then increase speed as required.
- Use an appropriately sized stirring rod for the material quantity and viscosity. An oversized stirrer can create unnecessarily high loads.
- Do not overfill the mixing container. Leave sufficient space for material movement and the displacement created by the stirring rod.
- Keep the CL-MS and its contact surfaces clean. Dried mortar, filler or adhesive can interfere with correct adjustment and secure clamping.
- Inspect the clamp before each intensive mixing session and make sure its attachment to the MS 57 is secure.
- Release the container only once the stirrer has stopped completely and is safely clear of the mixed material.
How to Use
- Set up the Festool MS 57 mixing stand on a stable, level working surface.
- Check that the selected mixing container is suitable for the application and has a height between 300 mm and 500 mm.
- Place the container centrally in the designated mixing position on the MS 57.
- Position the CL-MS clamping device according to the MS 57 operating instructions.
- Adjust the clamp so that it contacts and securely restrains the mixing container.
- Confirm that the container cannot rotate or move freely on the stand.
- Fit the appropriate stirrer and stirring rod for the material being mixed.
- Adjust the MS 57 and stirrer position so the stirring rod enters the material correctly without contacting the container unnecessarily.
- Start the stirrer at an appropriate speed and monitor the container during the first moments of mixing.
- If the container begins to move, stop the machine completely and correct the clamping setup before continuing.
- Complete the mixing process according to the material manufacturer's instructions.
- Switch off the stirrer and wait for all movement to stop completely.
- Raise or remove the stirring rod as appropriate before releasing the CL-MS.
- Release the clamping device and carefully remove the mixing container.
- Clean any fresh material residue from the CL-MS and MS 57 before it hardens.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES769048 |
| Festool Order No. | 769048 |
| Product Type | Mixing Container Clamping Device |
| Model | CL-MS |
| Compatible Mixing Stand | Festool MS 57 |
| Suitable Container Height | 300-500 mm |
| Primary Function | Securing the Mixing Container to the MS 57 |
| MS 57 Maximum Mixing Container Diameter | 400 mm |
| EAN / Barcode | 4014549204658 |
| Quantity | 1 Piece |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool CL-MS clamping device
Note: The Festool MS 57 mixing stand, stirrer, stirring rod and mixing container are not included.
Safety
- Use the CL-MS only with the Festool MS 57 mixing stand and suitable mixing containers.
- Make sure the MS 57 is standing securely on a firm, level surface before mixing.
- Secure the mixing container with the CL-MS before starting the stirrer.
- Check that the container cannot rotate, tip or slide during operation.
- Use only containers that are structurally suitable for powered mixing and fall within the specified 300-500 mm height range.
- Do not overtighten the clamping device against a container that may crack, collapse or deform under excessive force.
- Never reposition or release the CL-MS while the stirrer is rotating.
- Switch off the stirrer and wait until the stirring rod has stopped completely before making any adjustment.
- Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the rotating stirring rod.
- Wear suitable eye protection, gloves and other personal protective equipment required for the material being mixed.
- Use respiratory protection and ventilation where required by the material manufacturer's safety data.
- Be especially careful with cementitious, alkaline, solvent-based or chemically reactive materials and follow their safety instructions.
- Clean hardened material from the clamping system before it affects movement or adjustment.
- Inspect the clamping device regularly for damage, deformation or excessive wear.
- Follow the Festool MS 57 and stirrer operating instructions as well as the material manufacturer's mixing requirements.