JW Tensioning, Clamping, Switching with Levers

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Professional JW tensioning and clamping mechanisms

Freer Tool & Supply distributes professional JW Winco adjustable hand levers and tension levers designed for precision clamping, tensioning, and switching applications in manufacturing environments. Our comprehensive range includes German-engineered steel and plastic adjustable levers that deliver reliable performance in demanding industrial applications.

JW Winco tensioning, clamping, and switching levers are machine-element components used to secure parts, apply clamping force, and actuate mechanisms in fixtures and equipment (application dependent). These lever-style components are commonly used on jigs, guards, positioning systems, and industrial assemblies where operators need fast, repeatable adjustment without tools. Many styles allow the handle to be re-indexed (adjusted) after tightening, which is especially useful when swing clearance is limited or when you need consistent ergonomics across repeated setups.

Functioning of adjustable hand levers

On adjustable hand levers, the threaded insert is connected to the handle by a releasable serration lock. When the handle is pulled up, the serrations and the lever can be moved to the best clamping position. After being released, the hand lever latches automatically back into place thanks to an integrated spring.

Applications for hand levers

The many applications include machine and plant construction, food processing equipment, medical technology, sports equipment, and physical rehabilitation equipment.

Machine and plant construction: Wherever the position of components must be changed quickly by hand, hand levers or clamping levers are a useful standard part. For special requirements, such as controlling mechanical functions on a machine, gear levers and control levers are also available.
Food processing equipment and medical technology (hygienic and sanitary areas): For the challenging areas of food processing equipment, medical technology, and the pharmaceutical industry, Winco developed special hand levers in “hygienic design”. These DGUV-tested hand levers are made of easy-to-clean material with a very plain surface and can be fastened without dead space.
Other applications: A hand lever is generally the perfect solution wherever frequent manual adjustment and clamping are required. The applications are extremely diverse: Stage equipment, film production, photo studios, and sports equipment are just a small selection of possible uses for these practical and reasonably priced standard parts.
Special requirements for increased safety: Safety tension levers can only be released when the lever hub is pressed down. This effectively prevents accidental operation and unintended releasing of the tension lever.

Hand levers from Winco

Winco offers hand levers in a wide range of designs and materials. The handles are made of coated zinc die casting, plastic, or precision-cast stainless steel and the threaded inserts are available in blackened or zinc-plated steel as well as stainless steel. The hand levers are available in inch and metric sizes. Custom designs are also possible.

Hand levers and tension levers are also referred to as:

adjustable handles, adjustable levers, adjustable hand levers, lever handles, clamping levers, adjustable clamping levers, adjustable tension levers, clamp levers, ratchet handles, ratcheting handles, Kipp levers, Kipp handles, ratcheting levers, spring-loaded adjustable levers, and spring-loaded levers

JW Tensioning & Clamping Mechanisms | Manufacturing Solutions | Freer Tool

Professional JW tensioning and clamping mechanisms

Functioning of adjustable hand levers

Applications for hand levers

The many applications include machine and plant construction, food processing equipment, medical technology, sports equipment, and physical rehabilitation equipment.

Machine and plant construction: Wherever the position of components must be changed quickly by hand, hand levers or clamping levers are a useful standard part. For special requirements, such as controlling mechanical functions on a machine, gear levers and control levers are also available.
Food processing equipment and medical technology (hygienic and sanitary areas): For the challenging areas of food processing equipment, medical technology, and the pharmaceutical industry, Winco developed special hand levers in “hygienic design”. These DGUV-tested hand levers are made of easy-to-clean material with a very plain surface and can be fastened without dead space.
Other applications: A hand lever is generally the perfect solution wherever frequent manual adjustment and clamping are required. The applications are extremely diverse: Stage equipment, film production, photo studios, and sports equipment are just a small selection of possible uses for these practical and reasonably priced standard parts.
Special requirements for increased safety: Safety tension levers can only be released when the lever hub is pressed down. This effectively prevents accidental operation and unintended releasing of the tension lever.

Hand levers from Winco

Hand levers and tension levers are also referred to as:

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-3/8X16-50 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 6T50S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-50-OS
MPN: 6T50S35O, 300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-50-OS

~~List price $12.57~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-3/8X16-63 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 6T63S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-63-SW
MPN: 6T63S35K, 300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-63-SW

~~List price $13.88~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-3/8X16-63 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 6T63S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-63-OS
MPN: 6T63S35O, 300.1-KT-78-3/8X16-63-OS

~~List price $13.88~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-5/16X18 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 5TS35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-5/16X18-SW
MPN: 5TS35K, 300.1-KT-78-5/16X18-SW

~~List price $8.67~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-5/16X18 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 5TS35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-5/16X18-OS
MPN: 5TS35O, 300.1-KT-78-5/16X18-OS

~~List price $8.67~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10NS35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-SW
MPN: 10NS35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-SW

~~List price $8.67~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-20 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N20S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-20-SW
MPN: 10N20S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-20-SW

~~List price $10.05~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-20 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N20S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-20-OS
MPN: 10N20S35O, 300.1-KT-78-M10-20-OS

~~List price $10.05~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-25 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N25S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-25-SW
MPN: 10N25S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-25-SW

~~List price $10.44~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-32 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N32S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-32-SW
MPN: 10N32S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-32-SW

~~List price $10.95~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-32 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N32S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-32-OS
MPN: 10N32S35O, 300.1-KT-78-M10-32-OS

~~List price $10.95~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-40 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N40S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-40-SW
MPN: 10N40S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-40-SW

~~List price $11.70~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-40 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N40S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-40-OS
MPN: 10N40S35O, 300.1-KT-78-M10-40-OS

~~List price $11.70~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-45 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N45S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-45-SW
MPN: 10N45S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-45-SW

~~List price $11.84~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-50 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N50S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-50-SW
MPN: 10N50S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-50-SW

~~List price $12.57~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-50 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N50S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-50-OS
MPN: 10N50S35O, 300.1-KT-78-M10-50-OS

~~List price $12.57~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-63 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N63S35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-63-SW
MPN: 10N63S35K, 300.1-KT-78-M10-63-SW

~~List price $13.88~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M10-63 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 10N63S35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M10-63-OS
MPN: 10N63S35O, 300.1-KT-78-M10-63-OS

~~List price $13.88~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M8 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8NS35K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M8-SW
MPN: 8NS35K, 300.1-KT-78-M8-SW

~~List price $8.67~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-78-M8 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8NS35O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-78-M8-OS
MPN: 8NS35O, 300.1-KT-78-M8-OS

~~List price $8.67~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-92-1/2X13 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8TS36K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-SW
MPN: 8TS36K, 300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-SW

~~List price $12.26~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-92-1/2X13 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8TS36O

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-OS
MPN: 8TS36O, 300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-OS

~~List price $12.26~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-92-1/2X13-25 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8T25S36K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-25-SW
MPN: 8T25S36K, 300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-25-SW

~~List price $15.00~~

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JW WINCO WN300.1-92-1/2X13-32 ADJUSTABLE LEVER PLASTIC - 8T32S36K

SKU: JW-300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-32-SW
MPN: 8T32S36K, 300.1-KT-92-1/2X13-32-SW

~~List price $15.79~~

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