UM165 - Strong Hand Tools Utility Clamp 16.5-Inch Capacity

Versatile 16.5-Inch F-Clamp for Precision Welding

Elevate your welding setup with the Strong Hand Tools UM165, a Regular Duty Utility Clamp designed to meet the dynamic needs of modern metalworkers. In the world of welding, fit-up is everything. If your parts aren't held securely and accurately, the quality of the weld suffers. The UM165 addresses this by providing a robust, reliable clamping solution with a massive 16.5-inch opening and a deep 5.5-inch throat. This extended reach allows you to clamp over obstructions and secure materials further from the edge, ensuring a flat and true fit-up every time.

Built to withstand the rigors of the welding table, this clamp exerts up to 2,400 lbs of clamping pressure. This level of force is essential for pulling warped steel into alignment or holding heavy plates securely against a fixture. The construction features high-quality, heat-treated steel rails that resist bending and twisting, ensuring that the tool remains a long-term asset in your toolbox rather than a disposable consumable.

More Than Just a Clamp

The Strong Hand Tools Utility series is famous for its adaptability. The UM165 features a unique removable arm mechanism. This allows you to:

• Reverse the Arm: Instantly convert your clamp into a spreader tool for pushing parts into position.
• Remove the Arm: Slide the arm off completely to thread the rail through an opening in a workpiece, then reattach the arm on the other side for impossible-to-reach clamping scenarios.

Compatibility is key with Strong Hand Tools. The UM165 includes a standard pad but is compatible with the full ecosystem of Strong Hand accessories. The tapped hole in the clamping arm accepts V-Pads (for pipe and tubing) and other magnetic or pivoting attachments, making this one of the most flexible F-clamps on the market. Whether you are building chassis, furniture, or industrial machinery, the UM165 gives you the "third hand" you need to work safely and efficiently.