Smart clamping tools designed specifically forhole grid
Clamping on the 20-mmhole grid
All of these clamping bolt tools attach directly to the hole grid table—whether it’s the RUWI router table, the lifting table, the table extension the Festool MFT—using a clamping bolt . Simply insert the tool into the hole, tighten the bolt, and it will be securely held in exactly the position your workpiece needs. Because the bolt is the same size everywhere, each part can be moved freely between your tables.
Which clamp for which task?
- Press the workpiece onto the table from above: vertical toggle clamp – holds flat workpieces in place during drilling, milling, or grinding.
- Clamp the workpiece sideways against a stop: horizontal toggle clamp – applies horizontal pressure, for example against a stop edge.
- Fast and repeatable clamping: eccentric clamp – secured with a lever action, for repetitive clamping in series production.
- Free positioning with clamping range wide clamping range: the Bessey TW 16 screw clamp with an adapter disc or the Bessey GTR 160/60 bench clamp.
- Aligning and positioning workpieces: positioning angle and the clamping angle, set with clamping lever, provide a firm stop edge.
- Securely supporting long workpieces: support rails and the set with anti-slip coating keep the material securely in place.
Comparison of Tension Direction and Compensation
How the three RUWI differ technically—and why the automatic compensation feature makes a difference in everyday use: They clamp workpieces of varying thicknesses without requiring you to readjust the pressure spindle each time.
| Tensioner | Clamping Direction | Automatic compensation for varying thicknesses |
|---|---|---|
| vertical toggle clamp | from above onto the table | 35 mm (height adjustment up to 40 mm) |
| horizontal toggle clamp | horizontally against a stop | 13 mm (stroke compensation 35 mm) |
| eccentric clamp | by lever (eccentric) | – (quick re-clamping) |
The vertical toggle clamp a toggle-lever clamp with a pressure spindle and—like the horizontal toggle clamp automatically compensates for varying workpiece thicknesses; the eccentric clamp using a lever without a spindle, but is faster for repeated use. All three are mounted via the clamping bolt 20 mm clamping bolt at any grid position.
If you only need the connection to hole grid, you can also find the individual clamping bolt a screw or the clamping bolt a washer sold separately—for example, to build your own fixtures.
The fastest way to get started: the Premium Set
If you don't want to put it together piece by piece, go with the Premium Clamping System Set for hole grid 20 mm hole grid . It bundles the most important clamps and clamping bolt one set—the straightforward basic kit that lets you get started right away and add specific components later.
Open for tool combinations
The system is intentionally open: In addition to RUWI , Bessey clamps also work with the clamping bolt, and the tools fit any table with a 20-mm grid—not just RUWI , but also the Festool MFT. You can find compatible stop accessories in the adapters and stops section.
Common questions
Do I need tools to tighten it?
clamping bolt the clamping bolt from above using a SW 6 Allen wrench—this holds the tensioner securely in the hole grid. The tensioning itself is then done quickly using a lever or pressure spindle.
What table thickness does the clamping bolt require?
The clamping bolt wood that is at least 16 mm thick and metal that is at least 4 mm thick. Thinner panels will not hold the bolt securely.
What is the automatic balancing feature for?
It clamps workpieces of varying thicknesses without requiring you to readjust the pressure spindle each time— vertical toggle clamp 35 mm for vertical toggle clamp and horizontal toggle clamp 13 mm for horizontal toggle clamp . This saves time when switching between parts.
