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Clamps are tools designed to hold objects tightly in place while work is in operation but can be also used as handles to provide a solid grip for moving or holding uncomfortable objects, such as boards or thin plates. Clamps hold objects tightly to prevent any unwanted movement or separation.

These simple tools are usable in almost any environment, such as garages, factories and workshops, and are ideal for carpentry, welding or metalworking. You can also buy a combination of clamps within a set that use a combination of threaded bolts, T-slots and step blocks to build up a secure hold between the workpiece and a slotted machine work table. You can find more information in our [clamps guide](/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/clamps-guide).

### Types of clamps

C-clamps or spring clamps are the most popular types, but there are also many designed for specific tasks such as angle clamps or sash clamps. Some clamps have a quick release trigger so that they can be used one-handed, allowing the user to support the workpiece as it is released from the clamp's hold. Screw clamps use a screw mechanism to adjust the jaws and clamp a workpiece in place. Some clamps can also be turned into spreaders by changing the pads around. Most of them are used as a temporary solution but permanent options are also available.

You should always use a clamp which is a suitable size to hold your workpiece, as there is a chance of bending the frame and damaging the screw or the workpiece if an inappropriate size is chosen. The size can be measured by its jaw opening (how far the mouth of the jaws can open) and the depth.

We offer a great range of sizes up to 1250mm jaw opening and 410mm jaw length. It is also important to decide whether you need light-duty, medium-duty or heavy-duty clamps for the project you are working on.

### Most popular clamp types:
- C-Clamp / G Clamps – are the simplest models designed to hold workpieces in place and prevent any movement. Due to its simple build and small size they can be used almost anywhere. They are ideal for woodworking or welding.
- F-clamps – are similar in operation and build to C-clamps but have a wider opening capacity.
- Sash clamps – are mostly used in woodworking due to its specific build. Slides are moving on the rail and clamp the object placed between them. Pressure and tightness are controlled by a screw placed at the head of the clamp and can be easily adjusted by turning.
- Bar clamps – have a long metal bar for holding the jaws. Ideal for long or wide workpieces.
- Corner clamps or angle clamps – ideal for clamping objects at an angle like picture frames.
- Toggle clamps – designed to have one clamping plate and works in conjunction with a worktop.
- Band or strap clamps – designed to hold circular, square or irregularly shaped objects.


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Clamps are probably some of the most useful tools in any workshop - not only are they ideal for gripping and holding workpieces in place during drilling, cutting and shaping, but they're also extremely handy when doubling as handles to support large, bulky or uncomfortable objects like full timber boards or thin metal sheets.Our extended catalogue of clamps, vices and other gripping tools includes dozens of variations on the famed Bessey brand's numerous bestselling models, including:<ul><li>C-Clamps/G-Clamps</li><li>F-clamps</li><li>Sash clamps</li><li>Toggle clamps</li><li>Bar clamps</li><li>Screw clamps</li><li>Lever clamps</li></ul><h2>Why choose Bessey clamps in particular?</h2>A longstanding global toolmaker and renowned clamp specialist, Bessey began life as a family-owned company founded in Germany in 1889, from where the brand quickly gained an international reputation as a producer of world-class steel products.Bessey clamps first came to the attention of discerning workers and craftspeople in the 1930s, when the company launched its first line of malleable cast iron bar clamps. All-steel L-clamps followed in the 1950s, and over the following decades their specialisation focused increasingly on refining what was already a winning formula in terms of build quality, longevity and ease of use.Today, Bessey clamps are among the most popular hand clamps in the world, widely used in the metal and woodworking industries of more than 100 countries, and with a deserved reputation for the ideal balance of power, grip and delicacy.

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