GearWrench Bench Vise GWBVA6 6 Inch Jaw Width Cast Iron Anvil Clamp (30000 PSI 360 Swivel Base Pipe Jaws Automotive Metal Fabrication Shaping)

GearWrench GWBVA6 6" Heavy-Duty 30,000 PSI Cast Iron Bench Vise with Anvil & 360° Swivel Base

The GearWrench GWBVA6 6-inch heavy-duty bench vise delivers rigid high-torque clamping power across heavy steel plates, structural framing bars, and industrial piping with 30,000 PSI tensile strength cast iron construction. Engineered with a wide 6-inch jaw span featuring serrated heat-treated flat jaws and integrated lower pipe jaws, this 63.8-pound workshop clamp resists body deflection and dynamic shock during aggressive cutting, beveling, grinding, and welding prep. Outfitted with an expansive integrated steel anvil striking horn for heavy metal shaping, a 360-degree interlocking swivel base with dual lockdown handles, four pre-drilled workbench mounting holes, and a chemical-resistant molten orange and black powder coat finish, it equips automotive technicians, custom fabricators, and maintenance welders with unyielding holding stability.

Best Used For:

• Welding Preparation and Metal Beveling: Securing heavy plate steel, structural square tubing, and brackets rigidly for torch cutting, chamfering, and tack welding.
• Automotive Drivetrain and Steering Service: Clamping steering knuckles, drive axles, and suspension control arms firmly in place during bushing presses and bearing replacements.
• Heavy Pipe and Round Stock Threading: Gripping cylindrical exhaust pipes, threaded rods, and metal conduits securely using the integrated lower serrated pipe jaws without rotational slippage.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 30,000 PSI Cast Iron Metallurgy: Heavy-duty iron casting withstands extreme clamping loads, rotational torque, and direct hammer blows without cracking.
• Dual Flat and Pipe Jaw Geometry: Induction-hardened steel flat jaw inserts and lower curved pipe jaws deliver non-slip multi-axis traction on both square and round stock.
• Integrated Machined Anvil Surface: Broad flat anvil pad provides a dedicated, impact-resistant workspace for cold metal peening, bending, and riveting.
• 360-Degree Continuous Swivel Base: Rotates completely to position heavy workpieces at exact ergonomic working angles and locks solidly via dual heavy-duty levers.
• Four-Point Direct Bench Mounting: Reinforced base flange incorporates four sturdy bolt holes to ensure vibration-free anchorage to steel welding tables and wood benches.
• Molten Orange Powder Coat Defense: Durable electrostatic finish repels welding spatter, cutting oils, hydraulic fluids, brake cleaner, and surface corrosion.

What's Included

• (1) GearWrench GWBVA6 6" Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Bench Vise
• (1) Set of Heat-Treated Flat and Pipe Jaws (Pre-Installed)
• (1) 360-Degree Heavy-Duty Swivel Base with Dual Lockdown Handles
• (1) 10.1-Inch Sliding Steel Tommy Bar Handle Assembly

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When clamping soft metals like aluminum or brass fittings for precision grinding, use magnetic aluminum or nylon jaw caps over the hardened serrated steel teeth to prevent marring critical finished surfaces.