Spring Clamps

Spring Clamps for Australian Trade and Workshop Use

Spring clamps are the simple, fast clamping tools that grip work between two jaws under spring tension — squeeze the handles, slide the clamp into position, release to apply clamping force. For Australian trade users, fabricators, and joiners, spring clamps are the everyday solution for light-to-moderate clamping where bar clamps and screw clamps are over-engineering. AIMS Industrial supplies spring clamps in coated and uncoated steel across the everyday workshop sizes.

The spring clamp types we stock

• Standard metal spring clamps — uncoated steel for general workshop use
• Vinyl-coated jaw spring clamps — protective coating prevents marking finished surfaces
• Heavy-duty spring clamps — larger sizes with stronger spring tension for substantial clamping force
• Clip-style spring clamps — broader-jaw versions for banner clipping and sheet material holding
• Plastic-handle spring clamps — comfortable handles for sustained use

Where spring clamps earn their place

• Light clamping for gluing — holding small components while glue cures
• Workpiece holding during drilling and cutting — temporary clamping for workshop operations
• Banner and signage clipping — securing banners and signs to frames or posts
• Light fabrication assembly — holding components in position before welding or final fastening
• Trade work — holding sheets, panels, and materials in place during installation
• Sail-making and canvas work — holding fabric for cutting and stitching

Spring clamps versus bar clamps and screw clamps

• Spring clamps — fastest application, lightest clamping force, smallest size
• Bar clamps (quick-release) — fast trigger application, moderate-to-heavy clamping force, larger sizes
• Screw clamps (G-clamps, F-clamps) — slowest application, highest clamping force, range of sizes

Match the clamp to the job: spring clamps for fast light clamping, bar clamps for general workshop clamping, screw clamps for heavy or precision-tension clamping. Most workshops keep all three types.

Sizing

Spring clamps are sized by overall length and jaw opening capacity. Common sizes:

• 75mm (3 inch) overall — small detail and craft work
• 100mm (4 inch) overall — the everyday workshop size
• 150mm (6 inch) overall — for larger workpieces and stronger clamping
• 250mm (10 inch) overall — heavy-duty applications

For most workshop use, a mix of 100mm and 150mm clamps covers the daily work. Larger sizes earn their place for specific applications.

Coated versus uncoated jaws

• Uncoated steel jaws — economical, durable, but mark finished surfaces with the steel jaw imprint
• Vinyl-coated jaws — protective rubber coating prevents marks; suits clamping on finished or painted surfaces

For workshops handling finished work, vinyl-coated clamps are worth the small price premium. For rough fabrication, uncoated steel is fine.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Spring clamps are stocked from quality manufacturers across the standard sizes and coating options. For trade pack quantities and specific brand requirements, contact our team for current options.

Limitations

Spring clamps have limited clamping force compared to screw clamps and bar clamps. For applications requiring substantial clamping force (heavy gluing, structural assembly, machine setup), use the appropriate clamping tool. Spring clamps weakened by age or overstretching should be retired — they don't provide the reliable clamping force the work requires.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Spring clamps sit alongside our broader clamping tool range — see quick release clamps, spring lock washers, staplers and accessories, and safety barrier reels for the related products.

Need help speccing spring clamps for trade or specific work? contact our team — we'll match by size, jaw type, and quantity.