Bessey C-Clamps – Closeout
$69.99
- The BESSEY 540 Series Ductile Alloy C-Clamp (Part Number: 540-5) combines heavy-duty performance with user-focused safety features to give tradespeople and woodworkers reliable holding power on demanding jobs.
- Cast from high-strength ductile iron, the 540-5 frame provides superior resistance to cracking, bending, and stress under load compared to standard malleable iron frames. With a generous 5-inch jaw opening capacity and a 2-1/2-inch throat depth, it generates up to 2,250 lbs of clamping force for secure workpiece positioning.
- • Clamping Capacity: 0 - 5 inches • Throat Depth: 2-1/2 inches • Clamping Force: 2,250 lbs • Frame Material: Ductile Cast Iron • Spindle Type: Cold-drawn steel with ACME thread • Approximate Weight: 2.69 - 2.86 lbs
Product details
The BESSEY 540 Series Ductile Alloy C-Clamp (Part Number: 540-5) combines heavy-duty performance with user-focused safety features to give tradespeople and woodworkers reliable holding power on demanding jobs.
Cast from high-strength ductile iron, the 540-5 frame provides superior resistance to cracking, bending, and stress under load compared to standard malleable iron frames. With a generous 5-inch jaw opening capacity and a 2-1/2-inch throat depth, it generates up to 2,250 lbs of clamping force for secure workpiece positioning.
Designed to maximize torque in tight quarters, the clamp includes a hardened, cold-drawn steel spindle cut with smooth ACME threads to allow rapid adjustments without binding. A corrosion-resistant coating applied to the spindle and swiveling pad guards against moisture and debris, while the steel sliding T-bar handle allows optimal leverage in restricted spaces. Whether applied to assembly, welding, or precision woodworking, the BESSEY 540-5 delivers consistent stability and long service life.
• Clamping Capacity: 0 - 5 inches
• Throat Depth: 2-1/2 inches
• Clamping Force: 2,250 lbs
• Frame Material: Ductile Cast Iron
• Spindle Type: Cold-drawn steel with ACME thread
• Approximate Weight: 2.69 - 2.86 lbs
Product specifications
| The BESSEY 540 Series Ductile Alloy C-Clamp (Part Number | 540-5) combines heavy-duty performance with user-focused safety features to give tradespeople and woodworkers reliable holding power on demanding jobs. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bessey |
| Options | 6-Pack |
| Weight | 8.165 lbs |



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