• Chamunda Equipments

Toggle Action Clamps

Chamunda Equipments manufactures over 200 standard toggle clamps and fixturing systems. Among them, the following toggle actions are available: Vertical Hold Down Action - Clamps of this type hold the work piece with a downward clamping action. Straight Line Action - also known as horizontal or push/pull clamps, these have a moving plunger that slides along its axis. Pull Action - Clamps of this type have a hook or U-bolt as the clamping arm and are designed specifically for applications that require a closure mechanism, such as mould closures, sealing chambers or doors. Squeeze Action - This type of clamps holds part together using a pinching or squeezing force. Vice-grips and toggle-pliers operate with this action. Toggle Clamps operate on a simple mechanical principal and are used to fasten objects instantly, especially for jigs and fixtures. A handle to operate the mechanism A clamping arm to hold the work-piece linkages to multiply the applied force and a base to mount the clamp to a work bench or other surface.