18-8 Stainless Steel Body—18-8 stainless steel clamps resist high temperatures, so you can use them as a heat sink. These clamps are good for soldering because solder won’t stick to them.

17-7 PH Stainless Steel Body—17-7 PH stainless steel clamps resist high temperatures, so you can use them as a heat sink. These clamps are good for soldering because solder won’t stick to them. They have a 700° F maximum temperature for use in electroplating applications.

Aluminum Body—Aluminum clamps are lightweight. They also conduct heat and electricity, so you can use them as a heat sink.

Steel Body—Steel clamps are medium weight and good for holding light materials. Since steel isn’t a good heat conductor, these clamps won’t work well as a heat sink.

Style A—Style A clamps have alligator-grip jaws to hold material securely. They have a textured handle that helps you get a better grip.

Style B—Style B clamps have a textured handle that helps you get a better grip.

Style D—Style D clamps have a plate built into their jaws that lets them apply pressure evenly, without denting or marring what they hold. Use these clamps with ceramics, plastics, and other sensitive materials.

Style E—Style E clamps have a support beam that keeps them upright and balanced. They can hold material for a long time without adding extra pressure.

Styles F, G, H, J, and L—Style F, G, H, J, and L clamps have a long bottom jaw for supporting large material or thin sheets and bars.

Style M—Style M clamps have jaws with three sections: a point for precise contact, a flat area for general gripping, and a curved portion for holding round material.