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Westward 4YR40 clutch-style pipe clamp steel handle

Westward

Westward 4YR40 Hand Tool Clutch Style Pipe Clamp

SKU CH-F6EV-8PPD0 MPN 4YR40

Clutch-style bar clamp fits 1/2-inch threaded pipe and uses a steel handle for secure fastening

  • Product typeClamps
  • Clutch mechanism enables quick one‑handed tightening on 1/2" pipe
  • Steel handle delivers strong grip for secure fastening
  • 1‑1/2" clamp face distributes pressure evenly across workpiece
  • Designed specifically for 1/2" threaded pipe compatibility
  • Prop 65 notice alerts users to listed chemical content

1/2-inch pipe clamp

The Westward 4YR40 is a clutch-style bar clamp built for 1/2" threaded pipe. A steel handle operates the clutch mechanism to tighten or release the jaw quickly. The clamp face measures 1-1/2 inches across. It is supplied new and carries California Proposition 65 warnings for cancer and reproductive harm.

Trade users needing fast pipe work

Plumbers, metal fabricators and maintenance crews who regularly join or hold 1/2" pipe will value the quick-action clutch. The design is specific to that nominal pipe size, so it does not suit other diameters. Buyers who need a different pipe capacity or a non-clutch mechanism should look at other clamps.

Clutch mechanism on 1/2" pipe

The defining feature is the clutch-style tightening on a 1/2" nominal rail. This mechanism allows rapid engagement and release compared with screw-only clamps. If your workflow depends on that speed for 1/2" pipe, this clamp matches the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestward
Model name4YR40
Product typeClamps

Questions about this item

Will the clutch mechanism on this Westward 4YR40 clamp need periodic lubrication or replacement parts?

The clutch-style design uses a steel handle and spindle; no lubrication schedule or replacement parts are specified by the manufacturer.

What is the first limit reached when this clamp is tightened continuously on 1/2" threaded pipe?

The nominal clamping pressure rating is the primary limit; exceeding it can deform the bar or strip the pipe threads.

Does the steel handle become hot or slip after hours of daily use in a workshop?

The steel handle conducts ambient heat but has no insulation; prolonged high-force use may warm the grip without a thermal limit specified.

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