CLAMP BAR QUICK CHANGE18IN (518QCN) - Vise-Grip

The Vise-Grip 18-inch Quick Change Bar Clamp (model 1964719, 518QCN) is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring reliable clamping and spreading capabilities. This versatile tool from Vise-Grip, a trusted name in industrial tools, offers a robust design for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Its intuitive quick-change mechanism allows for rapid conversion between clamping and spreading functions without the need for additional tools, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Key Features

• Quick-Change Functionality: Effortlessly converts from a bar clamp to a spreader with a quick-change screw, eliminating downtime associated with tool changes.
• One-Handed Operation: Designed with a patented pistol grip and quick-release trigger for convenient single-handed adjustments and operation.
• Substantial Clamping Force: Delivers up to 300 lbs of sustained clamping pressure, providing a secure hold for a wide range of materials.
• Durable Construction: Built with an I-beam bar to minimize flexing and bowing, featuring a carbon steel spindle and high-tech reinforced resin body for long-lasting performance in professional environments.
• Protective Swivel Jaws: Equipped with locking swivel jaws and removable full-face pads that distribute clamping force evenly while protecting delicate work surfaces from marring.

Applications

This Vise-Grip bar clamp is an essential tool for various professional tasks. It is ideal for deep-reach welding, fabrication, and gluing processes in automotive shops and metalworking environments. Technicians can utilize it for holding components firmly during assembly, positioning work for sawing or drilling, and securing parts for fastening. Its medium-duty rating and spreading capacity, ranging from approximately 7-7/8 to 25-3/8 inches, make it suitable for bracing and separating components when performing repairs or installations.

Specifications

• Clamping Capacity: 18 inches
• Spreading Capacity: 7-7/8 to 25-3/8 inches
• Clamping Pressure: Up to 300 lbs
• Throat Depth: 3-3/16 inches
• Bar Material: Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: High Impact Plastic Resin