[1] Screw clamp:- It is particularly useful when a component is to be gripped on its edges.
This arrangement insures easy machining of top surface of work piece.
[2] Equalizing clamp: - It is used for exerting equal pressure on two spots of the face of the work piece. It consists of clamp, legs and screws.
[3] Pivoted clamp:- It consist of strap and screw . It eliminates used of spanner for clamping the work piece.
[4] ) Latch clamp:- This is special type of clamp which provide a means of entry for loading and unloading of work piece. For this strap or latch can be swung out or in.
[5] Wedge clamp: - it consists of jig body, button, wedge and screw. It is extensively used in jigs and fixture due its rapid action. The clamp is operated by actuating the handle, which in turns lock and unlock the work piece.
[6] Hinged Jaw clamp:- This clamp is similar to swinging latch clamp in which the latch is hinged to enable the work piece to be loaded and un loaded. The clamp can be made
integral with the latch
[7] Two way clamp:- It is rapid clamping device , consist of two levers by which clamping takes place in two direction with one screw.
[8] Cam operated clamp:- These clamp find broad application and are fast and positive in action. The clamp is operated by simply actuating the handle up or down which locks or unlocks the strap with the work.