What are toggle clamps, and how do they work?

Toggle clamps are mechanical devices used for secure object holding. They utilize a lever system with a pivoting toggle mechanism. When the handle is pressed, it activates the linkage, creating a clamping force that holds the objects tightly together.

What types of toggle clamps are available on the market?

On the market, you can find vertical, horizontal, push/pull, latch, pneumatic, toggle pliers, adjustable spindle, and quick-release toggle clamps. These clamps vary in their clamping orientations, mechanisms, and features, providing options for different applications and requirements.

How are toggle clamps different from other types of clamps?

Toggle clamps differ from other clamps in their mechanism. While most clamps use threaded screws or hydraulic/pneumatic systems, toggle clamps employ a lever system with a pivoting toggle mechanism. This unique design enables quick, one-handed operation, high clamping force, and secure holding of objects, making them efficient and easy to use.

What are some common applications for toggle clamps?

Toggle clamps are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, assembly, fixturing, jigs, testing and inspection applications. They provide secure clamping for cutting, drilling, welding, machining, fabrication, component assembly, repetitive tasks, gluing, painting, sanding, and precise positioning in robotics and automation processes.

What safety considerations should be taken when using toggle clamps?

When using toggle clamps, it is important to consider safety measures such as proper installation and secure mounting, regular inspection and maintenance, utilization of personal protective equipment, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, gradual application of clamping force, awareness of pinch points and entanglement hazards, and maintaining a safe distance and direction when releasing the clamping force.

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Horizontal Hold-Down Toggle Clamps（Tightening Force (Range Selectable)：270~499）

Bottom surface-pressing / side handle clamps are a type of clamp used to fasten materials to a work bench. They are designed for use when doing the same work repeatedly, so are used after a mounting base has been fastened to the work bench. The bottom surface-pressing design improves work convenience by fastening the material with a downward force. The available products include types with accessory spindles having fine tips to match fine materials, and types covered in rubber to prevent scratching the fastened material. These clamps usually have a style that incorporates the principle of leverage and a toggle clamp. A toggle clamp with a sideways-facing handle is called a side handle clamp. There are also upright models, but the sideways models enable easier handle operation since the user can put their weight into the operation. The toggle mechanism converts a small force into a large force, pressing the material against the top plate to fasten it in place.

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Attaching Method
- Flange Base
- Straight Base
- Side Base
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Tightening Force (Range Selectable)(N)
~269

270~499

500~2279

2280~2999

3000~

Variable
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Tightening Force(N)
1～70

1 to 100

1～120

1～400

1～500

1～600

1～800

70

100

120

196

200

227

250

264

264.6

270

294

300

340

400

500

570

600

650

670

680

700

750

800

840

882

890

900

910

1000

1110

1310

1500

1800

2220

2250

2270

2352

2400

2450

2500

2670

2730

2744

2800

3000

3340

3400

3500

3740

3780

4000

4450

4500

5000

6300

6360

8590
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Body Material
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
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Clamp Screw Material
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Nylon
- Steel + Rubber Pad
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Tip Screw Type
- Bolt with Rubber
- Steel Bolt
- Stainless Steel Bolt
- Nylon Bolt
- Bolt with Resin
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Tip Screw Position Adjustment
- Non-adjustable (Fixed)
- Slide Adjustment
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Clamp Screw Size
No.10

No.8

1/2

1/4

3/8

M4

M5

5/16

M6

M8

M10

M12
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Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, Flange Base, Tip Bolt Slide Adjustment, Clamping Force 400 N

MISUMI

MC01-2B is the size between MC01-2 and MC01-3.
[Related products]
Automatic Latches

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Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 400N, Standard

MiSUMi C-VALUE

Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 400N, Standard

MiSUMi C-VALUE

This is an economy item, The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.

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Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 300N, T-Handle

MiSUMi C-VALUE

Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 300N, T-Handle

MiSUMi C-VALUE

This is an economy item, The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.

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Toggle Clamp, Compact, U Type Arm (Flange Base) GH-201, GH-201-SS

GOODHAND

A hold-down toggle clamp with flange base.
[Features]
· Ideal for inspection jigs, welding jigs, other assembly jigs and processing jigs.
· Takes advantage of characteristics of the toggle clamp despite its small size.
· Can be fixed with 270 N force.
[Applications]
· In addition to fixing in place for normal work, it can also be used for light press-fitting of electronic and other devices.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

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Hold-Down Clamp, No.08-2S

KAKUTA

A small-size hold-down toggle clamp with a flange base.
[Features]
· For securing parts subject to frequent replacements.
· The characteristics of the toggle clamp allow it to clamp workpieces with a clamping force of 0.3 kN.
[Applications]
· Ideal for inspection jigs, welding jigs, other assembly jigs and processing jigs.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

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Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - Fixed-Main-Axis Arm (Flange Base), GH-201-A/GH-201-ASS

GOODHAND

Suited for inspection jigs, welding jigs, and other assembly or machining jigs.

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Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No. HH150

KAKUTA

A small-size hold-down toggle clamp.
[Features]
· The characteristics of the toggle clamp allow it to clamp workpieces with a clamping force of 0.27 kN.
· Nylon coated bolt.
[Applications]
· For securing parts subject to frequent replacements.
· Ideal for inspection jigs and assembly jigs.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

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Hold Down Clamp No.08

KAKUTA

A small-size hold-down toggle clamp with a flange base.
[Features]
· Compact and lightweight.
· Rubber bolt.
· The characteristics of the toggle clamp allow it to clamp workpieces with a clamping force of 0.3 kN.
[Applications]
· For securing parts subject to frequent replacements.
· Ideal for inspection jigs, welding jigs, other assembly jigs and processing jigs.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

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Downward-Pushing Toggle Clamp (Horizontal-Handle Type)

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Downward-Pushing Toggle Clamp (Horizontal-Handle Type)

SUPER TOOL

Suited for inspection jigs, welding jigs, and other assembly or machining jigs.

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Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - U-Shaped Arm (High Base) GH-201-H

GOODHAND

A hold-down toggle clamp with flange base.
[Features]
· Takes advantage of characteristics of the toggle clamp despite its small size.
· Can be fixed with 400 N force.
[Applications]
· In addition to fixing in place for normal work, it can also be used for light press-fitting of electronic and other devices.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

From: ฿ 370.65
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Lower-Holding Type Clamp NO.HH250-2S

KAKUTA

Flange-based compact downward holding toggle clamp.
[Features]
·For fixing parts that are frequently replaced.
·It can be fixed with a force of 0.27 kN by utilizing the characteristics of the toggle clamp.
[Applications]
·Ideal for inspection jigs, other assembly jigs, and processing jigs.
・ It can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

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U-Shaped Arm Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, with Straight Base, GH-21800

GOODHAND

MISUMI supplies carefully selected products made by leading Asian manufacturers, based on our customers' needs. Please select products according to your intended application. This product is made by a Taiwanese manufacturer, established in 1974, which mainly produces toggle clamps. As well as their own products, they supply OEM products for other manufacturers, and have expanded with manufacturing sites in Europe and North America. This manufacturer is a world leader in jig parts

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Fixed Bar Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, with Flanged Base, GH-201-AR

GOODHAND

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Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - U-Shaped Arm (Flange Base) GH-201-R

GOODHAND

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Toggle Clamp - Straight Line Action Handle - GH-20800/GH-20800-SS

GOODHAND

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Horizontal Toggle Clamp, Horizontal U-Shaped Arm (Flange Base) GH-20300

GOODHAND

Brand-name products provided by MISUMI-VONA are based on customer needs and carefully selected from the products of rapidly growing manufacturers in Asia. Select the most appropriate item for the usage environment. A Taiwanese manufacturer established in 1974. The company mainly produces toggle clamps. In addition to manufacturing original products, OEMs of Japanese and international manufacturers, expanding production bases in Europe and North America. A leading jig manufacturer all over the world.

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Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No.03

KAKUTA

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Hold-Down Clamp, No. 03S

KAKUTA

Optimal for inspection, welding, assembly, and machining jigs.

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Hold-Down Clamp, No. 08S

KAKUTA

Optimal for inspection, welding, assembly, and machining jigs.

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Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No.HH250

KAKUTA

A small-size hold-down toggle clamp with a flange base.
[Features]
· The characteristics of the toggle clamp allow it to clamp workpieces with a clamping force of 0.27 kN.
· Nylon coated bolt.
[Applications]
· For securing parts subject to frequent replacements.
· Ideal for inspection, assembly and processing jigs.
· Can also be used for woodworking and DIY.

From: ฿ 417.57
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Toggle Clamp - Horizontal Handle THL-50-B

FLL1

Normal type with rubber without adjustment function. Surface Treatment: Blue zinc plating, Self-weight: 275 g, Arm opening/closing angle: 85°, Handle opening/closing angle: 70°

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Ikura Downward Push Type Toggle Clamp Horizontal Handle ISK-080/08S0

IKURA SEIKI

[Features]·Suitable for welding jigs, assembly jigs, inspection jigs, and processing jigs.

From: ฿ 585.64
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Hold-Down Type Toggle Clamp (Horizontal Handle Type) TDH

SUPER TOOL

[Features]
· Stainless steel caulking (support) pins are utilized in nearly all models for long term use.
[Applications]
· Optimal for inspection jigs, welding jigs, other assembly jigs, and machining jigs.

From: ฿ 349.57
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Product Series	Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, Flange Base, Tip Bolt Slide Adjustment, Clamping Force 400 N	Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 400N, Standard	Toggle Clamps Horizontal, Hold Down Pressure 300N, T-Handle	Toggle Clamp, Compact, U Type Arm (Flange Base) GH-201, GH-201-SS	Hold-Down Clamp, No.08-2S	Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - Fixed-Main-Axis Arm (Flange Base), GH-201-A/GH-201-ASS	Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No. HH150	Hold Down Clamp No.08	Downward-Pushing Toggle Clamp (Horizontal-Handle Type)	Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - U-Shaped Arm (High Base) GH-201-H	Lower-Holding Type Clamp NO.HH250-2S	U-Shaped Arm Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, with Straight Base, GH-21800	Fixed Bar Toggle Clamp, Horizontal Type, with Flanged Base, GH-201-AR	Toggle Clamp - Horizontal - U-Shaped Arm (Flange Base) GH-201-R	Toggle Clamp - Straight Line Action Handle - GH-20800/GH-20800-SS	Horizontal Toggle Clamp, Horizontal U-Shaped Arm (Flange Base) GH-20300	Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No.03	Hold-Down Clamp, No. 03S	Hold-Down Clamp, No. 08S	Hold-Down Clamp, Horizontal Handle When Clamped, No.HH250	Toggle Clamp - Horizontal Handle THL-50-B	Ikura Downward Push Type Toggle Clamp Horizontal Handle ISK-080/08S0	Hold-Down Type Toggle Clamp (Horizontal Handle Type) TDH
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Attaching Method	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Straight Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Straight Base	Straight Base	Flange Base	Flange Base	Flange Base / Straight Base	Flange Base
Tightening Force (Range Selectable)(N)	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499	270~499
Tightening Force(N)	400	400	300	270	300	270	270	300	300	400	270	300	270	270	300	300	300	300	300	270	400	300	270
Body Material	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel
Clamp Screw Material	Stainless Steel	Steel + Rubber Pad	Steel + Rubber Pad	Stainless Steel / Nylon	Steel + Rubber Pad	Nylon	Nylon	Steel + Rubber Pad	Steel / Steel + Rubber Pad	Steel + Rubber Pad	-	Steel + Rubber Pad	Nylon	Nylon	Stainless Steel / Steel + Rubber Pad	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel + Rubber Pad	Nylon	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel
Tip Screw Type	Bolt with Rubber	Bolt with Rubber	Bolt with Rubber	Stainless Steel Bolt / Nylon Bolt	Bolt with Rubber	Nylon Bolt	Nylon Bolt	Bolt with Rubber	Bolt with Rubber / Steel Bolt	Bolt with Rubber	-	Bolt with Rubber	Nylon Bolt	Nylon Bolt	Bolt with Rubber / Stainless Steel Bolt	Steel Bolt	Steel Bolt	Steel Bolt	Bolt with Rubber	Nylon Bolt	Bolt with Rubber	Bolt with Rubber	Steel Bolt
Tip Screw Position Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	-	Slide Adjustment	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Slide Adjustment	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Non-adjustable (Fixed)	Slide Adjustment	Slide Adjustment	Non-adjustable (Fixed) / Slide Adjustment
Clamp Screw Size	M5	M5	M4	No.8	M4	No.8	M4	M4	M4	M5	M4	M4	No.8	No.8	M4	M4	M4	M4	M4	M4	M8	M4	M4

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FAQ Horizontal Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Question: What are toggle clamps, and how do they work?: Answer: Toggle clamps are mechanical devices used for secure object holding. They utilize a lever system with a pivoting toggle mechanism. When the handle is pressed, it activates the linkage, creating a clamping force that holds the objects tightly together.
Question: What types of toggle clamps are available on the market?: Answer: On the market, you can find vertical, horizontal, push/pull, latch, pneumatic, toggle pliers, adjustable spindle, and quick-release toggle clamps. These clamps vary in their clamping orientations, mechanisms, and features, providing options for different applications and requirements.
Question: How are toggle clamps different from other types of clamps?: Answer: Toggle clamps differ from other clamps in their mechanism. While most clamps use threaded screws or hydraulic/pneumatic systems, toggle clamps employ a lever system with a pivoting toggle mechanism. This unique design enables quick, one-handed operation, high clamping force, and secure holding of objects, making them efficient and easy to use.
Question: What are some common applications for toggle clamps?: Answer: Toggle clamps are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, assembly, fixturing, jigs, testing and inspection applications. They provide secure clamping for cutting, drilling, welding, machining, fabrication, component assembly, repetitive tasks, gluing, painting, sanding, and precise positioning in robotics and automation processes.
Question: What safety considerations should be taken when using toggle clamps?: Answer: When using toggle clamps, it is important to consider safety measures such as proper installation and secure mounting, regular inspection and maintenance, utilization of personal protective equipment, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, gradual application of clamping force, awareness of pinch points and entanglement hazards, and maintaining a safe distance and direction when releasing the clamping force.