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This section provides an overview for bench vises as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 25 bench vise manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bench vise companies as of December, 2024: 1.American Forge & Foundry, 2.Ken-Tool, 3.SAM OUTILLAGE.
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A Bench Vise is a type of vise in which the clamp is attached to a workbench. They are used for metal and wood processing and assembly. They are similar to horizontal vises or lead vises that are bolted to a workbench, but they are completely different in use.
As it is also called a mounting vise, its advantage is that it is removable, so the mounting location can be changed according to the material, application, and work environment. Since most vises are small and lightweight, they are suitable for fixing relatively small materials.
Bench Vises are used in a wide range of applications, from general DIY to professional settings such as metalworking, building and construction, and arts and crafts. By holding the material to be processed in place, these tools are used to perform metalworking and woodworking operations accurately and safely.
For detailed work such as sanding and gluing, the bench vise allows you to concentrate on your work without stress.
Compared to ordinary clamps such as C- or L-shaped clamps, which are used as stand-alone tools and hold only the material or the material and workbench, the bench vise is used by clamping the material to the mouthpiece while it is secured to the workbench.
The bench vise is securely fastened to a stable workbench using the clamps integrated into the main body. Mounting the bench vise on an unstable surface is dangerous as it may cause it to fall.
Turn the handle to open the mouthpiece. Place the material to be processed between the clamps and turn the handle again to tighten and secure. It is essential that the material between the two not wobble or lift up. If the material is soft or vulnerable to damage, place a piece of cloth between the mouthpiece and the workpiece to prevent deformation or damage to the workpiece.
Bench Vises are characterized by the fact that they are removable and can be mounted in different locations depending on the work environment. Steel vices are sturdy, but are inconvenient in terms of portability. Conversely, aluminum vices are lightweight but not suitable for processing heavy materials. Therefore, it is necessary to choose one that suits the material to be processed and the work environment.
When choosing a bench vise, select one that is suitable for your working environment and purpose in terms of maximum opening size, material of the main body, functionality, and maximum tightening pressure.
The maximum opening size refers to the maximum width of the mouthpiece when the handle is used to loosen all the screws and widen the mouthpiece. Since the material is secured by tightening the screws, select the one whose maximum opening size is wider than the size of the material.
A Bench Vise with a steel body is characterized by its sturdiness, stability, and strong clamping force for the material to be processed. However, due to their weight, they are not suitable for sites where frequent carrying is required.
Bench Vises with aluminum alloy bodies are characterized by their light weight and ease of handling and carrying. However, the main body of bench vise may be deformed if heavy workpieces are secured or strong force is applied.
Steel nature is excellent in fire resistance, making it suitable for work that generates heat or uses fire. It is important to check the fireproof temperature and select the appropriate one for the work.
A rotary bench vise with a swivel base on top of a clamp attached to the workbench allows you to change the direction in which the material to be processed is fixed. This allows work to be performed at various angles, making it ideal for use when the workspace is small or special processing is required.
Since familiarity is required, the fixed type is recommended for beginners instead of the rotary type. If an anvil is attached, it is possible to use a hammer or other tool for striking work.
Some of them also have a pipe vice function to hold cylindrical workpieces such as pipes.
The maximum clamping pressure is the pressure applied to the material when the handle is turned to clamp and secure the material. Check the maximum clamping pressure according to the material to be processed.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Ken-Tool is a manufacturer of tire service tools that was established in 1920 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio, USA. Its manufacturing expertise is centered around drop hammers, upsetters, and press forging to produce and deliver defect-free products including tire irons, bead breakers, and wheel locks,. The company's products are used by a number of industries, as diverse as automotive, trucking, and agriculture. The company also offers a wide range of services, including installation, training, and maintenance.
KAKA Industrial LLC is a manufacturer and provider of metalworking, woodworking, and fabrication equipment metal machines. The company is headquartered in the United States and is founded in 2015. The company extensive product range includes bands saws, drilling machines, grinding machines, shearing machines, slip roll machines, and many more. The company meet the diverse needs of our customers across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, metal fabrication, and woodworking. The company offers unprecedented customer service, comprehensive support and guidance.
Olympia Tools, headquartered in Covina, California, has been a manufacturer of a diverse range of hand tools since 1973. Its product line includes hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and clamps, catering to various applications. The company also offers outdoor tools such as axes, shovels, and pruners, suitable for gardening and outdoor tasks, as well as provide complementary products like tool bags and promotional tool displays, catering to both professionals and DIY enthusiasts, utilized for construction, maintenance, repair, gardening, and more.
YOST/EASTWOOD, established in 1908, and lcoated in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer and supplier of vises and clamps. They offer a wide range of products to cater to various needs in the industrial, automotive, and woodworking sectors. Some of their offerings include bench vises, drill press vises, woodworking vises, and bar clamps. These products are designed to securely hold materials during cutting, drilling, and assembly processes, ensuring precise and efficient work. The company's offerings are available through e-commerce platforms, targeting automotive enthusiasts, metalworkers, woodworkers, DIYers, and hobbyists.
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.
Bernd Siegmund GmbH, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Bayern, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of modular welding and clamping tables. The company's product line is dedicated to a series of plasma nitride-hardened, precision modular welding tables with a hole grid building block system that is complemented with a range of compatible clamping tools that make it possible to actualize complicated and multiple welding jigs efficiently and accurately. Quantum Machinery Group is the official distributor in the United States, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
YATO, a China Branch Of The Group TOYA S.A, is a manufacturer of hand tools that was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Shanghai,China. Its main activity is the designing, development, and manufacturing of hand tools, including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and even gasoline water pumps. The company also offers a wide range of accessories, such as sockets, bits, and blades. YATO's products are used by a wide range of customers, including the automotive, manufacturing, and construction industries.
Zhengzhou Pioneer Machinery Co., Ltd, established in 2011 and located in Zhengzhou, China, is a manufacturer of pneumatic and electric tapping machines, including other similar products. The company fabricates tapping machines, drilling machines, and pneumatic punching machines. It also makes bench vises, chamfering machines, drill grinding machines, and tapping accessories. The variants of its tapping machines, pneumatic tapping machines, are suitable for all general machinery industries such as machine tools, auto parts, engines, equipment tools, plastic packaging, and so on.
SAM Outillage, established in 1921 and located in Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France, is a manufacturer of hand tools and smart connected storage solutions. The company offers a range of products including screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, and hammers. It also provides smart tools that allow operators to manage their settings via a single interface. The company's screw extractor allows the extraction of screws to the left and right and not overlooking the carrier in the concrete anchor. In 2023, the company won the Ecovadis bronze medal, and serves industries such as automotive, aeronautics, defense, and more.
King Tony Tools Co., Ltd. founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Taichung City, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and automotive specialty tools. Their main products include socket sets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, impact tools, and torque wrenches. These tools are used in various automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing industries. They offer tool storage solutions, tool trolleys, and workbenches to provide efficient and organized storage. King Tony Tools Co., Ltd. also provides customized tool solutions for specific customer needs and requirements.
SATA was founded around 2005 and is headquartered in Emmen, Netherlands, as a manufacturer of hand tools for automotive and industrial mechanics. SATA is broadly relied upon by professionals across diverse industries such as automotive, manufacturing, construction, MRO, trade services, and aerospace. SATA Tools are globally accessible to ensure that users have ready access to the necessary tools for addressing real-world challenges. SATA tools are prevalent in over 80% of garages globally and are designed to meet or surpass the standards set by ANSI / DIN.
Palmgren, founded in Naperville, Illinois, in 1919, is a manufacturer of drills and milling machines. The company's product portfolio includes Drilling Machines, vertical milling machines, horizontal milling machines, and CNC milling machines. Their products are used for drilling and milling for construction materials and structures, general manufacturing and production processes, machining for aerospace components and milling for automotive components and parts. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
TOPTUL is part of ROTAR Group, founded in 1981 and operating in Taichung, Taiwan. TOPTUL is a manufacturer and distributor of tools and hardware equipment around the world. TOPTUL is ISO 9001:2008 certified. TOPTUL products include master tool sets, wrenches, torque wrenches, hand sockets, bit sockets, socket accessories, impact sockets, pneumatic tools, power tools, hexagon, star key tools, screwdrivers, bits, power bits, pliers, hammers & striking tools series, tool storage, tool display, auto tools, VDE insulated & general electrician’s tools, TOPTUL accessories, and other tools.
Parget Industrial Co., based in Taiwan and founded in 1983 by George and Gloria, is a manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of high-end professional tools. The company originally exported Taiwanese hand tools but expanded to include manufacturing in Vietnam and Taiwan. The company’s quality of tools is demonstrated through ISO 9001-2008 certification, and in 2005, they introduced their brand, LICOTA. The company offers limited lifetime warranties and aims to expand global brand recognition in the high-end professional tool market. With a new facility in Taichung and a branch in Shanghai, Parget serves clients worldwide, delivering high-end quality tools and after-sales services.
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.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Carbatec, established in 1987 with headquarters in Australia, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of woodworking tools and machinery. The company's products include CNC routers, router bits, hand tools, PPE, and workshop accessories. Brands the company carries include Carbatec, Robert Sorby, Triton, Festool, and Laguna. All products sold by Carbatec are automatically covered by the provisions contained in the Australian Consumer Law, and all products are covered by manufacturer's warranties. The company serves trade professionals, woodworkers, cabinet makers, and original equipment manufacturers.
Victrex Tools, in Wuxi, China, is a supplier of woodworking tools such as clamps, sawhorses, vices and toolboxes. The company's product portfolio includes Corner Clamp, Quick Release Corner Clamp, 360° Swivel Work Bench Vise, Quick Release Drill Press Vise and Quick Release Drill Press Vise. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
Olsa Tools HQ, established in 2015, is a company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, as a home improvement and hardware retail services supplier. The company specializes in the production of quality tools and organizers that are designed for professional use. These products are offered to customers at a competitive and affordable price point. Crafted from superior materials and subjected to rigorous testing to guarantee long-lasting durability, the tool organizers enhance efficiency by saving time and maintaining cleanliness within the workspace. Furthermore, these organizers assure clients will never misplace essential sockets, wrenches, or tools again.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Forge & Foundry |
8.0%
|
| 2 | Ken-Tool |
8.0%
|
| 3 | SAM OUTILLAGE |
7.1%
|
| 4 | KAKA Industrial |
7.1%
|
| 5 | Industrias Piqueras S.A |
5.4%
|
| 6 | Orcan |
4.5%
|
| 7 | Victrex Tools |
4.5%
|
| 8 | BESSEY |
4.5%
|
| 9 | Parget Industrial Company Limited |
4.5%
|
| 10 | Medallay Exports |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bench vise page as of December 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
6 | 33.3% |
|
China
|
3 | 16.7% |
|
Taiwan
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3 | 16.7% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 11.1% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 5.6% |
|
France
|
1 | 5.6% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 5.6% |
|
Canada
|
1 | 5.6% |
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