Welche BESSEY-Schraubzwinge für welchen Zweck? Der ultimative Guide

Which BESSEY clamp for which purpose? The ultimate guide

You're facing the question: Which clamp is right for my project? With the wide selection of BESSEY clamps, making a decision can be difficult. In this guide, we'll explain which BESSEY clamp is best suited for which purpose.

Choosing the right clamp depends on the material, clamping pressure, and accessibility

Malleable cast iron clamps are ideal for wood gluing, all-steel clamps for metal and vibrations, one-handed clamps for quick fixations in DIY, and cabinet clamps for precise, flat pressing.

An overview of the different BESSEY clamp types

1. BESSEY Malleable Cast Iron Clamps (TG / TGK Series) - The Classic since 1936

Suitable for: Rigid clamping in woodworking, carpentry, and joinery.

Features:

  • ✅ Rigid clamping - constant pressure
  • ✅ Up to 6,000 N (TG), 7,000 N (TGK) clamping force
  • ✅ Proven durability
  • ✅ Wide selection of sizes (50 mm to *3000 mm *(TGK) clamping range)
  • ✅ Various handle options: 2-component handle, tommy bar handle, wooden handle

Ideal for: Wood gluing, furniture making, joinery, strong gluing

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2. BESSEY All-Steel Clamps (GZ Series) - Resilient and versatile

Suitable for: Resilient clamping for wood and metal crafts.

Features:

  • ✅ Resilient clamping - compensates for vibrations
  • ✅ Up to 8,000 N clamping force
  • ✅ Extremely robust due to all-steel construction
  • ✅ Ideal for metal construction and welding work
  • ✅ High torsional rigidity

Ideal for: Metal construction, welding work, robust woodworking, vibrations

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3. BESSEY One-Handed Clamps - Quick and practical

Suitable for: Quick fixations when only one hand is free (e.g., assembly).

Features:

  • ✅ One-handed operation
  • ✅ Quick clamping and releasing
  • ✅ Perfect for DIY and assembly work
  • ✅ Various sizes available

Ideal for: Assembly work, DIY projects, quick fixations

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4. BESSEY Cabinet Clamps KRE, KREV, UK - Precise, flat pressing

Suitable for: Large, parallel clamping surfaces for flat pressing without marks.

Features:

  • ✅ Large clamping surfaces
  • ✅ Even pressure over the entire surface
  • ✅ No marks on sensitive surfaces
  • ✅ Ideal for cabinet making and furniture making

Ideal for: Cabinet making, furniture making, flat gluing

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5. BESSEY Deep Reach Clamps TGNT - For large reaches

Suitable for: Large reaches, e.g., in furniture making or frames.

Features:

  • ✅ Large reach (up to 500 mm)
  • ✅ Flexible in use
  • ✅ Ideal for large workpieces

Ideal for: Furniture making, frame construction, large workpieces

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6. BESSEY Lever Clamps - Quick clamping with leverage

Suitable for: Quick clamping using a lever mechanism, ideal for welding work or machinery where vibrations occur.

Features:

  • ✅ Quick clamping with lever
  • ✅ High clamping force
  • ✅ Robust and durable
  • ✅ Ideal for welding work

Ideal for: Welding work, mechanical engineering, quick clamping

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7. BESSEY Edge Clamps - Specifically for edge banding

Suitable for: Specifically for gluing edge banding.

Features:

  • ✅ Specifically designed for edges
  • ✅ Precise clamping
  • ✅ Prevents slipping

Ideal for: Edge banding, furniture making, joinery

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Important Selection Criteria for BESSEY Clamps

1. Size

The clamping range (how wide it opens) and the reach (how deep it grips) must match the workpiece.

2. Material

Wood requires gentler pressure or pads, while metal can withstand very high clamping forces.

3. Clamping Type

  • Rigid (Malleable cast iron): For woodworking, constant pressure
  • Resilient (All-steel): For wood and metal, compensating pressure, vibration-proof


Decision Aid: Which BESSEY Clamp for Which Application?

Application Recommended BESSEY Clamp Reason
Woodworking / Gluing Malleable cast iron clamp TG, TPN, TGRC Rigid clamping, constant pressure
Metalworking All-steel clamp GS, GZ Resilient clamping, versatile
Welding work All-steel GS, GZ or Lever clamp GSH, GH Heat-resistant, vibration-proof
Quick fixation (assembly) One-handed clamp DUO,EHZ, EZ, EZS, EZ360 One-handed operation
Cabinet making / Furniture making Cabinet clamp KRE, KREV, UK Large clamping surfaces, no marks
Large reaches Deep reach clamp TGNT Large reach, flexible
Edge banding Edge clamps Specifically designed for edges


Conclusion: The right BESSEY clamp for every purpose

BESSEY offers the right clamp for every application. The choice depends on the material, clamping force, size, and clamping type:

If you have any questions about choosing the right BESSEY clamp, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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