Steck releases latest door wedge clamp

March 5, 2014


Steck has released its latest wedge clamp.

Dayton, Ohio — March 5, 2014 – Steck has announced the release of the company’s latest wedge clamp.

Some of todayâ€™s new vehicles may require additional pressure and surface area to spread the force along the door when performing unlocks. New vehicles are being built with sturdier window frames that necessitates the additional pressure when unlocking the vehicle.

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