IRWIN 300mm One-Handed Quick Change Clamp & Spreader Twin Pack XMS26CLAMP

Product Details: Product: IRWIN 300mm One-Handed Quick Change Clamp & Spreader Twin Pack | SKU: XMS26CLAMP | Product Code: XMS26CLAMP | MPN: T5122QCEL7 | GTIN / EAN: 385485122592

The IRWIN Quick Change 300mm twin pack gives you two matching one-handed bar clamps for gluing, fitting, drilling, assembly and general workshop work. The trigger mechanism advances the movable jaw while the other hand remains free to position the workpiece, and the tool-free head release allows each clamp to be converted into a spreader when outward pressure is required.

Best For Joinery, Furniture Assembly and Workshop Clamping

• Holding timber, panels and assemblies during glue-ups and fitting.
• Keeping frames and boards aligned while drilling or fixing.
• Applying pressure at two separate points to help reduce movement or twisting.
• Controlled spreading where outward pressure is required.

Why Choose These IRWIN Clamps

The one-handed trigger action makes it easier to position and clamp work at the same time. With two matching clamps in the pack, pressure can be applied at separate points across a panel, frame or glued assembly. The quick-change head converts each clamp into a spreader without tools.

Key Benefits

• 300mm / 12in capacity: A useful size for workshop, joinery and assembly work.
• 136kg clamping force: Strong holding pressure for suitable workpieces.
• One-handed trigger operation: Leaves the other hand free to position the work.
• Tool-free spreader conversion: Reposition the head to apply outward pressure.
• High-tensile steel bar: Strong bar construction for regular use.
• Heavy-duty ABS jaws: Durable jaws for repeated clamping tasks.
• Cushion grip jaw pads: Help reduce marking on finished surfaces.
• Quick trigger release: Makes repositioning and removal straightforward.

Where It Can Be Used

• Carpentry and joinery.
• Furniture and cabinet assembly.
• Panel and frame alignment.
• Glue-ups and adhesive curing.
• Holding work before drilling, marking or fixing.
• General workshop and construction tasks.

How To Use

• Position the fixed jaw against one side of the workpiece.
• Slide the moving jaw towards the opposite side.
• Squeeze the trigger progressively until the work is held securely.
• Use both clamps where two-point support will improve alignment.
• Apply only enough pressure to hold the work without damaging it.
• Use the release trigger when repositioning or removing the clamp.
• For spreading, use the tool-free head release to reposition the appropriate jaw so it faces outward.
• Check the work remains correctly aligned before drilling, fixing or leaving adhesive to cure.

Care and Safe Use

Keep glue, sawdust and debris away from the bar and trigger mechanism. Wipe the steel bar clean after use, remove dried adhesive from the jaw pads and check the pads for damage that could mark finished surfaces. Do not use the clamps as hammers, pry bars or lifting devices, and do not force the mechanism beyond its intended travel. Store them closed without excessive pressure on the jaws.

• Specification

  Weight	1.421 kg
  Brand	IRWIN
  Product Type	Quick Change Bar Clamp & Spreader Twin Pack
  Pack Quantity	2 Clamps
  Clamp Capacity	300mm / 12in
  Clamping Force	136kg
  Operation	One-Handed Trigger
  Functions	Clamping and Spreading
  Conversion	Tool-Free Head Release
  Bar Material	High-Tensile Steel
  Jaw Material	Heavy-Duty ABS
  Jaw Pads	Cushion Grip
  Release	Trigger Operated
  Suitable For	Timber, Panels, Frames, Furniture Assembly and General Workshop Work

• Product FAQs

  Q: What is the clamping capacity of each IRWIN clamp? Clamp Capacity
  A: Each clamp has a 300mm / 12in clamping capacity.
  Q: What clamping force do the clamps provide? Clamping Force
  A: Each clamp is rated at 136kg clamping force.
  Q: Can the clamps be operated with one hand? One-Handed Use
  A: Yes. The trigger mechanism is designed for one-handed operation so the other hand can position the workpiece.
  Q: Can these clamps be converted into spreaders? Spreader Conversion
  A: Yes. The head can be released and repositioned without tools so the clamp can apply outward spreading pressure.
  Q: What are the bars and jaws made from? Materials
  A: Each clamp uses a high-tensile steel bar with heavy-duty ABS jaws.
  Q: Do the jaw pads help protect finished surfaces? Jaw Pads
  A: Yes. Cushion grip jaw pads help reduce marking, although delicate or freshly finished surfaces may still need additional protection.
  Q: Why is a twin pack useful? Twin Pack Benefit
  A: Two matching clamps allow pressure to be applied at separate points, helping keep panels, frames and glued assemblies aligned.
  Q: What jobs are these clamps suitable for? Suitable Uses
  A: They are suitable for carpentry, joinery, furniture assembly, panel work, frame assembly, glue-ups and general workshop tasks.