There are a series of different types of Toggle PP clamp, which are most commonly defined by their action. There are six main types of Toggle Clamp including Vertical Toggle Clamps, Horizontal Toggle Clamps, Plunger Toggle Clamps or Push Action Toggle Clamps, Hook Action Toggle Clamps, Plier Action Toggle Clamps and Cam Action Toggle Clamps. The most common Toggle Clamp is a Vertical Toggle Clamp or a Vertical Action Toggle Clamp. Vertical Toggle Clamps are characterised with a bar that swings down and clamps vertically on to the components. The handle, in its closed status, is in a vertical or upright position. The most common variation on the Vertical Toggle Clamp is called a Horizontal Toggle Clamp or a Horizontal Action Toggle Clamp. Horizontal Toggle Clamps apply holding force in the same downward direction, but the handle is, in its closed setting, in a horizontal position. This allows for use of a Toggle Clamp in instances where you need more clearance above the clamp, or where you need the operator’s hand to be away from the clamp during operation, these are the applications where Horizontal Toggle Clamps have the advantage. The third most common Toggle Clamp is called a Plunger Action Toggle Clamp, Push Action Toggle Clamp or Push Pull Toggle Clamp which, as the names suggest, are push or pull action clamps. These Toggle Clamps apply the force in a direct, straight-line direction. The clamp toggles in the forward and the rear position, this is particularly useful in situations where you may occasionally require the clamp, rather than to push forward and apply the force, to pull forward and apply the force. This has the advantage that, when the clamp is mounted vertically with the handle in the back position, it will stop components falling forwards as the handle is behind the component in the lock position. The fourth most common Toggle Clamps Are called Hook Action Toggle Clamps. Hook Action Toggle Clamps are most often used to pull components together. There are two types of Hook Action Toggle Clamps, U-bolt Hook Action Toggle Clamps and Single Bolt Hook Action Toggle Clamps. Hook Action Toggle Clamps are quite often used to retain or hold lids onto items, or when using Injection Moulding tools which hinge – these are often held together with Hook Action Toggle Clamps. Hook Action Toggle Clamps are also used for securing doors, and are ideal in any application where you need to pull two separate items or components together. Another option is a Cam Action Toggle Clamp. One of the challenges of using Toggle Clamps is that they normally require the component thickness to be consistent. Toggle Clamps don’t like variation, although there are different methods to adjust for variation the most straight forward solution is to use a Cam Action Toggle Clamp. A Cam Action Toggle Clamp works on a Cam which allows for a component variation, depending on the model, from one to three millimetres. Cam Action Toggle Clamp’s work with a handle that moves across a counter and then locks the component into position as opposed to operating the toggle linkage system that is used in other types of Toggle Clamp. Perhaps the least common type of Toggle Clamp is the Plier Action Toggle Clamp. Plier Action Toggle Clamps are a hand tool that act in a squeezing motion to pull components together. Plier Action Toggle Clamps are hand applied tools often used in fabrication processes although they can also be found in the automotive industry. Plier Action Toggle Clamps are reasonably flexible with the option of making custom jaws to match your components precisely. push fit fitting is one of our prod, welcome to your come and purchase!
