This section provides an overview for f type clamps as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 f type clamp manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked f type clamp companies as of October, 2024: 1.Pony Jorgensen, 2.TengTools AB, 3.Industrias Piqueras S.A.
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A clamp, also known as a fastener, is a tool used for securing materials to a workbench or another surface.
An F-type clamp is a specific type of clamp that secures material by sliding one side of the clamp's jaw (the clamping portion). It is named an F-type clamp because its shape, combining the main arm and the sliding part, resembles the letter "F" in the alphabet.
Unlike the C-type clamp, which is the most basic form of clamp, the F-type clamp comes in various sizes based on the arm's length. It is used for a broad range of applications, from full-scale machine tools to home DIY projects.
First, adjust the width between the jaws (mouth opening) to match the material's thickness by moving the sliding part of the F-type clamp along the arm. A stopper at the end of the main arm prevents the sliding part from falling off.
To secure the material, turn the handle, which rotates the screw part, to tighten it firmly.
You can adjust the tightening strength by operating the handle. For soft materials like wood, it is advisable to place a piece of wood between the clamp and the material to prevent damage from excessive tightening.
F-type clamps, compared to C-type clamps, offer less clamping strength.
However, F-type clamps are more efficient for fastening materials since you can tighten them to a specific distance by moving the sliding part. In contrast, C-type clamps require rotating the handle from the beginning to tighten the screws.
Thus, F-type clamps are more suitable for tasks that do not demand a very strong tightening force.
F-type clamps come in various sizes, combining different maximum opening sizes and throat depths. The maximum opening size ranges from 4" to 24", depending on the material's thickness. The throat depth is generally about half the maximum opening size and is determined by the material's clamping position.
Choose a smaller depth for securing the material's edge and a larger one for clamping deeper positions.
There are two types of handles for the screws: T-type handles, which leverage the principle of leverage for strong tightening, and screwdriver-like handles for fine-tuning during tightening.
Other variations of F-type clamps include those with rubberized jaw tips to prevent material damage, those with fast screw-tightening speed, and those with thicker arms for handling heavier materials. Select the appropriate F-type clamp based on the nature of the work to be performed.
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Nor-Cal Products is a manufacturer and supplier of vacuum and pressure components based in the USA. Founded in 1962, the company has a long history of providing solutions for its clients' vacuum and pressure system needs. The company produces a wide range of components, including flanges, fittings, valves, and chambers, which are essential for creating and maintaining vacuum systems. One of its product lines is its vacuum chambers. These chambers are constructed with precision, ensuring optimal performance in demanding applications. It comes in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different requirements. The company holds the ISO9001:2015 certification for quality management systems.
Pony Jorgensen, established in 1903 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer of clamps and hand tools. The company specializes in producing various types of clamps used in woodworking and metalworking applications. Its products, including bar clamps, hand screw clamps, and parallel clamps, are designed for securely holding workpieces during cutting, gluing, and assembly tasks. It has patented a handscrew that featured steel adjusting screws for much greater durability and clamping power, as well as adjustable clamping jaws to accommodate angles in the work being clamped.
GOOD HAND ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., established in 1974 in Taichung, Taiwan, is a manufacturer specializing in clamping tools and accessories. Its product line includes toggle clamps, C clamps, F clamps, gear pullers, and clamp accessories, in which this precision-engineered products find utility across metalworking, woodworking, and construction industries. It serve the critical function of securing workpieces during machining, assembly, or welding processes, ensuring accuracy and safety. The company has gained notoriety in numerous industrial sectors as a result of its adherence to producing quality clamps and accessories.
Peachtree Woodworking Supply, Inc., established in 1999 and headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, serves as a supplier of woodworking tools, equipment, and supplies for the woodworking industry. The company's product catalog includes abrasive and sanding products, bandsaw accessories, drill bits & drill accessories, drill press accessories, carving supplies, and more. It also offers a selection of hard-to-find dust collection fittings, such as dust collectors with canisters, dust collectors with bags, and wall dust collectors. The company offers a product range featuring many major brands, including Bessey Clamps, Micro Jig, Mirka Abrasives, Taunton Books and Videos, Tru-Grip Clamps, and more.
Taparia Tools Ltd., established in 1969 and based in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer of various types of hand tools. The company makes adjustable spanners, pliers, screwdriver bits and sets, tool sets, and sockets. It also produces torque wrenches, wheel spanners and sets, hammers, clamps, and hacksaw blades. Its adjustable spanners are forged with steel and heat treated to give a long trouble-free service and are available in bright polished nickel chrome finish and black phosphate finish.
Industrias Piqueras S.A., established in 1957 and headquartered in La Rioja, Spain, is a manufacturer specializing in clamping tools. The company offers an array of products, including Piher Classic clamps, large deep clamps, T-track and Holes workbench clamps, professionally forged steel clamps, steel band clamps, and more. These products are tailored to meet the diverse needs of sectors such as construction, upholstery, furniture, mechanical machinery, and more. The company has a manufacturing facility with over 2,000 square meters exclusively for production. It also has 2,000 square meters of storage and offices, occupying an extra 500 square meters of space.
PANCHAL PIPELINE EQUIPMENT, established in 2019 and based in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer of pipe roller cradles and support. The company produces other products such as pipeline clamps, pneumatic clamps, external and internal pipe clamps, lifting belts, and pipe roller support and exports to Saudi Arabia, Nepal, Oman, Indonesia, and the USA. All its products are crack-resistant, have longer self-life, and go through testing on some pre-set parameters to meet the set quality standards.
BESSEY Tools North America, established in 1948 in the United States, is a distributor of BESSEY Tools (established in 1889 in Germany) products and services in the United States. The company offers a wide range of tools and equipment that includes clamps, vises, cutting tools, industrial magnets, and torque multipliers. BESSEY Tools are used by individual professionals and in the production plants of OEM manufacturers. The company also offers extensive spare parts and accessories for the products it sells.
Wilton Tools, a JPW Industries Company, was established in 1941, is a tool manufacturing company based in the United States. The company offers a wide range of top-notch tools for professionals in many sectors, including metalworking, woodworking, and construction. With an extensive distribution network, they are a major player in industrial workholding equipment and striking tools. They still are manufacturing combo pipe and bench, and machinist bullet vises in the United States.
The Eastwood Company, established in 1978 is a supplier of automotive restoration tools, equipment, and products headquartered in Pottstown, Pennsylvania with additional retail locations in Chicago, IL, Parma, OH, Pasadena, MD, and Edison, NJ. The company’s product segments include auto bodies, powder coatings, welders, auto parts, and auto paints & equipment. The auto paints & equipment segment includes rust solutions, basecoats, underhood paints, automotive finishes, and paint guns & equipment. The auto parts portfolio includes brake kits, electrical systems, engines, exhaust systems, and interior parts such as gauges, seat brackets, car seats, and stereos/radios/sound systems.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. is based in New York, New York, USA, and is a distributor and supplier of metalworking products as well as maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) equipment that was established in 1941 as a subsidiary of MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. The company primarily produces holemakers such as reamers and taps, milling equipment such as face mills and indexable inserts, and fixed abrasives such as wheels and belts. It also offers safety equipment such as respirators, reflective signage, and protective eyewear. The company’s products are mainly used in industrial manufacturing operations, with additional applications in construction.
Ranking as of October 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Pony Jorgensen |
40.0%
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2 | TengTools AB |
20.0%
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3 | Industrias Piqueras S.A |
20.0%
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4 | BESSEY |
20.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the f type clamp page as of October 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 36.4% |
India | 3 | 27.3% |
Spain | 1 | 9.1% |
Germany | 1 | 9.1% |
Sweden | 1 | 9.1% |
Malaysia | 1 | 9.1% |