The BESSEY - GK45 is a Bar Clamp tool, commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, and assembly processes. This single-hand use clamp features a steel bar that delivers strong rigidity, primarily tasked with securing parts firmly during operations such as gluing, fastening, or machining. The profiled rail style of the bar adds to its strength and enhances compatibility with accessories. Key Features of the BESSEY - GK45 Bar Clamp include: Material and Structure: The bar of the clamp boasts high-quality steel construction with a thickness of 3/4 inch, ensuring durability and strength. The adjustable head effectively slides along the profiled rail bar, tightening to apply suitable pressure across the workpiece.Specifications: The clamp has a significant clamping force of up to 450 lb and boasts an 18-inch capacity. The bar facilitates a spreading range from 0 to 18 inches with a throat depth of 2 3/8 inches.Support Features: The bar clamp offers notable features like an ergonomic design, hard-wearing molded reinforced arms, a fully enclosed gear train to ward off dust and debris, and a V-groove anvil crafted for round parts.Handle and Mechanism: The clamp uses a screwdriver style handle fashioned from plastic, providing easy grip and leverage. The bar slide mechanism assures smooth adjustment of the sliding head along the bar.Inclusions and Utility: This product package encompasses a removable pad, while the swivel type jaw pad guarantees the workpiece is held tightly without damaging the surface.