Understanding the Grips Category
The Grips category, identified by ID 1185, is a specialized segment within the Google product taxonomy. It falls under the Hardware > Tools hierarchy and is specifically reserved for manual hand tools designed to provide secure holding or locking force.
This category is intended for tools that utilize gripping or locking mechanisms. Examples found in the US market include various types of locking pliers, including curved, straight, and long-nose designs. It also includes specialized locking clamps used for metalwork or welding. If your product is a mechanical hand tool meant to grip, hold, or lock an object firmly in place during a task, it belongs in this category.
Products that do not belong in this category include general purpose Pliers that lack locking mechanisms, which should be classified under Pliers instead. Similarly, items such as Tool Clamps & Vises, Hammers, Screwdrivers, and Wrenches each have their own dedicated categories. Do not place products here if they are power-operated or designed for cutting, sanding, or measurement, as these belong to their respective neighbouring categories like Drills, Saws, or Measuring Tools & Sensors.
There are no further subcategories for this level, so 1185 is the most specific destination for these items. To include this in your feed, use the numeric ID 1185 or the full path: Hardware > Tools > Grips. Remember that while this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from making potentially incorrect automated categorizations that could affect your ad exposure.