Straight-line clamps apply clamping force from the side rather than the top to secure workpieces in applications where space is tight. Also known as straight-line toggle clamps, they have a lever handle that engages a plunger, which presses against a workpiece to hold it in place. The Straight Line Action Toggle Clamps uses a straight-line or push/pull toggle clamping action. The push pull handle is easy to operate & moves the plungers of the clamp in and outalong its axis. Most of these clamps can be locked in two positions, allowing you to use them as either push or pull clamps.
It’s useful for keeping a workpiece stationary by firmly holding it down. This way, the frequent movements of your workpiece won’t bother you. You can work well with your workpiece rooted in one place. Toggle clamps are quick-action clamping tools that operate using an over-center locking principle known as a “toggle action.” Utilizing a system of levers and pivots, the clamping handle moves a linkage to its center position and the clamping arm meets the center to hold the fixture or workpiece in a locked position.
Toggle clamps can be classified as either vertical or horizontal depending on the orientation of the handle. Vertical toggle clamps live up their namesake by featuring a vertical handle, whereas horizontal toggle clamps feature a horizontal handle. Both types will apply a clamping force when you engage the handle.
