The BESSEY - EHKXL36 is a Trigger Clamp, a type of bar clamp designed for quick and efficient work with one-handed operation. This tool uses a pistol-grip trigger mechanism to move the jaw along the clamp's steel bar, making it easy for you to rapidly position and incrementally tighten it. The clamp is designed to provide a moderate clamping force for a range of tasks, suitable for applications in woodworking, glazing, and general assembly where speed and convenience are prioritized over heavy-duty pressure. Key Features of the BESSEY - EHKXL36 Trigger Clamp: Bar Material: This clamp, made with a robust steel bar, can commonly be used.Capacity & Clamping Force: With a capacity of 36 in and clamping force of 600 lb, this tool offers a mix of reach and power for your clamping needs.Characteristics: Features ergonomic one-handed trigger clamp design. No tools required for easy conversion from clamping to spreading. Soft-touch jaw pads eliminate marring of work and can be conveniently removed if desired.Function: Offers versatile one-handed operation, with both clamping and spreading functions for flexibility in a range of tasks.Handle Material: Equipped with a plastic handle during operation.Jaw Pad: Includes soft-touch grooved jaw pads to help minimize direct contact with work surfaces.Spreading Capacity: Adjustable spreading capacity with a maximum of 42 3/4 in and minimum of 7 1/2 in offering a wide range of spreading applications.Throat Depth: Offers a throat depth of 3 5/8 in, important for determining how far the clamp can reach into a workpiece.