Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

You can use either, but the numeric ID 2835 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to fill out this category for my products?

It is optional, but highly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your products automatically, which can often lead to incorrect placements.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy.

Google product category

Tool Clamps & Vises

Category ID2835

Full path for the feedHardware > Tools > Tool Clamps & Vises

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Central Machinery Swivel Vise With Anvil
Wilton Apprentice Vise
WEN Heavy Duty Cast Iron Bench Vise with Swivel Base
Fireball Tool Forged Bench Vise
Kings County Tools Bench Vise with Rotating Jaws
Masterforce Reversible Bench Vise with Swivel Base
Wilton Reversible Vise
Central Machinery Portable Carpenters Vise
Baileigh Industrial Bench Vise
Rockler Quick Release Workbench Vise
Woodriver Universal Vise
Veritas Twin-Screw Vise
Bessey Multi-Purpose Vise
Ironton Light-Duty Bench Vise
Yost Apprentice Series Utility Bench Vise

Tool Clamps & Vises Category Overview

The Tool Clamps & Vises category, identified by ID 2835, is a specific classification within the Hardware > Tools hierarchy. It is designed for mechanical devices used to securely hold, grip, or stabilize workpieces during manual or power tool operations.

What Belongs Here

This category includes a wide range of stabilization and holding tools commonly used in workshops and professional trade environments. Based on products found in the US market, this category includes:

Bench vises with swivel or fixed bases for metalworking.
Cast iron and heavy-duty utility vises.
Specialized woodworking vises, including quick-release, twin-screw, and portable carpenter models.
Reversible bench vises and multipurpose clamping systems.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not include tools intended for cutting, drilling, or driving, as these belong in their own distinct categories like Drills, Saws, or Screwdrivers. Likewise, hand tools such as Pliers or Grips, which are designed for manipulating objects rather than securing them to a workbench, fall under their respective categories. Products like Anvils, which are separate metalworking surfaces, should be placed in the Anvils category rather than here.

Feed Implementation

To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 2835 or the full path: Hardware > Tools > Tool Clamps & Vises. While the attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from miscategorizing your inventory. Note that product_type is a separate, merchant-defined field and does not replace the required google_product_category classification.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: You can use either, but the numeric ID 2835 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to fill out this category for my products?: It is optional, but highly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your products automatically, which can often lead to incorrect placements.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Инструменты > Тиски и струбцины
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Інструменти > Лещата та струбцини