Gibraltar BH205-G Speed Handle 2 Offset Arms Zinc Plated

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR BH205-G is a two-arm offset speed handle designed for use with threaded fasteners requiring a 5/8-11 tapped hole. Cast from iron and finished with a zinc plating for corrosion resistance, this handle provides a secure, ergonomic grip for tightening and loosening operations on machine tools, fixtures, and clamping assemblies. The offset arm configuration delivers added mechanical advantage compared to a single-arm design. Key dimensions include a 6-inch arm spread, a 0.875-inch ball diameter, and a hub height of 1.625 inches. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working with machine tooling and fixturing hardware are the primary installers of this component.

The BH205-G is suited for use on drill press tables, milling machine fixtures, lathe tail stocks, and similar industrial equipment where hand-operated clamping or adjustment hardware is required. The tapped 5/8-11 hole allows direct threading onto standard 5/8-11 bolts or studs without additional hardware. This handle fits a range of light industrial and machine shop applications where frequent manual adjustment is part of the workflow. The zinc-plated cast iron construction holds up in shop environments where incidental coolant or fluid exposure is common.

Key Features

• Two offset arms provide increased turning leverage over single-arm handles
• Tapped 5/8-11 hole threads directly onto standard 5/8-11 fasteners
• Cast iron body offers rigidity and durability in machine shop environments
• Zinc plating provides corrosion resistance against incidental fluid exposure
• 6-inch arm spread delivers adequate grip clearance for gloved or bare-hand operation
• 0.875-inch ball diameter on each arm end for comfortable palm grip

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-thread replacement or add-on speed handle for any machine tool, fixture, or clamping assembly using a standard 5/8-11 threaded stud or bolt.

Installation Notes

Installation requires threading the handle onto a 5/8-11 stud or bolt by hand. De-energize and lock out any machine before replacing or installing clamping hardware per standard OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Do not use impact tools to drive the handle onto the thread. Verify thread engagement depth is sufficient to carry the intended clamping load before placing the assembly back in service.