• H and J Associates

Toggle Clamps

Toggle Clamps are used for holding the clamp that is used to carry out a piece of work in a stationary condition. The precision-engineered toggle clamps are mainly fixed to a bench or fixture or handheld for holding the work pieces together. Operated on a system of levers and pivots, the toggle clamps move against the work piece, while the linkage of the toggle is stretched or compressed. The toggle clamps consist of a handle to operate, a clamping arm to reach the work piece, linkages for multiplying the applied force, spindle for pressure adjustment and base for mounting at the workplace. A locking system is also provided. Toggle action clamps operate through a linkage system of levers and pivots. The fixed length levers, connected by pivot pins supply the action and clamping force. Toggle action has an over centre lock point which is a fixed stop and linkage. Once in the over centre position, the clamp cannot move or unlock unless the linkage is moved. All types of toggle clamps have same action, just oriented differently. It holds the work piece firmly in its position until the user moves the handle to release the toggle. The company also offers action toggle clamps that ensures fast action and put great force in relation with their size and can be used both as push and pull applications.