Base-Mounted Clamps | McMaster-Carr

	Clamping Action Clamping Action

	Hold Down
	Pull Only
	Push/Pull
	Push Only
	Squeeze

	Clamp Type Clamp Type


Spring	Hold Down

Push/Pull	Plier

Screw	Tweezer

Corner	Latch

C	Fixture

	Body Material Body Material

	Mount Type Mount Type

	Number of Mounting Holes Number of Mounting Holes

	Overall Length When Clamped Overall Length When Clamped

	Handle Position When Clamped Handle Position When Clamped


Up	Horizontal

Down

	Holding Capacity Holding Capacity

5,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Maximum Clamping Clearance Maximum Clamping Clearance

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Plain

	Overall Height When Clamped Overall Height When Clamped

	Arm Length Arm Length

	Holding Screw Tip Material Holding Screw Tip Material

	Vise Type Vise Type


Bench	Circuit Board

	Draw Arm Style Draw Arm Style


U	Hook

	Jaw Width Jaw Width

	Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Hole Diameter

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Holding Screw Thread Size Holding Screw Thread Size

	Plunger Travel Plunger Travel

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

Forward

How can we improve?

490 Products

Clamp Workholders

Spring Clamp Workholders

Secure small parts in spring clamps to keep hands free for soldering, gluing, and assembly.

Create-Your-Own Workholders

Build a custom clamping system for holding lightweight objects such as beakers and laboratory equipment.

Bench Vises

Any-Angle Tilting-Head Bench Vises

Two vise heads tilt and rotate 360°, locking in place to hold work at any angle.

Tilting-Head Bench Vises

The head tilts and locks in place to hold work at an angle.

Rotating-Head Bench Vises

Rotate the head 360° to use three different vise jaws and lock workpieces in position at 45° intervals.

Miniature Bench Vises

Hold tiny workpieces in these compact vises.

Bench Vises

Use these vises for general purpose workholding.

Stainless Steel Bench Vises for Washdown Applications

Made of 304 stainless steel to stand up to washdown environments, such as food and beverage production, these are the most corrosion-resistant vises we offer.

High-Visibility Bench Vises

A bright yellow vise body stands out on the shop floor.

Weather-Resistant Bench Vises

Designed for outdoor use, these vises have a finish that resists corrosion.

Heavy Duty Bench Vises

For big jobs, these vises have a wider jaw opening, deeper throat depth, and larger footprint than standard vises.

Extra-Wide-Opening Bench Vises

The movable jaw can be repositioned to extend the jaw opening. Pull out the entire sliding section and insert it on the opposite side of the vise.

Miniature Clamp-On Bench Vises

Hold your smallest workpieces in these vises, which have a clamp-on base for quick installation and removal from a benchtop.

Clamp-On Bench Vises

Quickly install and remove the clamp-on base from a benchtop.

Undermount Bench Vises

Also known as woodworkers' vises, these mount to the underside of your workbench and sit flush with the surface.

Circuit Board Vises

A wide opening, large throat depth, and grooved jaws accommodate circuit boards and other flat objects.

Clamps

Auto-Adjusting Low-Profile Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Hold workpieces of different thicknesses without adjustment.

Low-Profile Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

The handle locks in a horizontal position for more clearance above the clamp than standard hold-down toggle clamps.

Low-Profile Hold-Down Toggle
Clamps with Locking Handle

Push the lever to lock the handle and prevent accidental opening.

Low-Profile Hold-Down Toggle
Clamps with Extra Hand Clearance

Reduce the chance of getting pinched when unclamping. These clamps have more space between the handle and the arm than other low-profile toggle clamps.

Heavy Duty Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Auto-Adjusting Heavy Duty Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Hold workpieces of slightly different thicknesses with one clamp. These clamps automatically adjust to compensate for imperfections or small inconsistencies on the material’s surface.

Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Mount these clamps to a bench top or other surface to keep workpieces in place.

Hold-Down Toggle Clamps with Locking Handle

Push the lever to lock the handle and prevent accidental opening.

Compact Hold-Down Toggle
Clamps with Locking Handle

Push the lever to lock the handle and prevent accidental opening.

Compact Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Often used when assembling small parts, these small clamps have the holding strength of a full-size clamp.

Weld-On Side-Mount Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Weld these clamps to the side of an object or drill your own holes in the mounting plate and bolt into place.

Dual-Mount Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Two sets of mounting holes allow mounting on the bottom or side.

Air-Powered Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

These clamps have mounting holes on the bottom.

Bench-Mount Bar-Style Hold-Down Clamps

Mount the base to a work surface using screws.

Push/Pull Toggle Clamps

Push or pull the plunger to hold your workpiece from the side.

Compact Push/Pull Toggle Clamps

Smaller than standard push/pull toggle clamps, these are often used for electronics and small fixturing applications.

Auto-Adjusting Push Toggle Clamps

Hold workpieces of different thicknesses without adjustment.

Reverse-Action Push Toggle Clamps

Pull the handle backward to push the plunger forward. These clamps secure when the plunger is fully extended to hold your workpiece from the side.

Push Toggle Clamps with Rotating Handle

The handle can be rotated 125° for easier access or extra clearance above the clamp.

Compact Push Toggle Clamps with Locking Handle

Smaller than standard push toggle clamps, these are often used for electronics and small fixturing applications.

Push Toggle Clamps with Locking Handle

Secure your workpiece from the side by fully extending the plunger, and push a lever to lock the handle in place.

Covered Push/Pull Toggle Clamps

Moving parts are protected by a metal cover when the clamp is engaged to prevent dirt and dust from clogging the clamp.

Hole-Mount Adjustable-Travel Push/Pull Clamps

Drill a hole to mount these clamps through a surface and secure the mounting flange with screws. The plunger can be locked at any position along its travel.