DESTACO 2017-UR Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Toggle Lock Plus, Steel, 560 lb

Horizontal hold down clampsfeature a straight handle that is positioned parallel to the base to push the clamping arm and the attached spindle against a workpiece for a secure clamping operation. They are used for applications requiring repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 2017 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps feature a U shaped clamping bar for enabling adjustment of diverse spindle assemblies to keep the workpiece stationary & prevent it from loosening or slipping throughout the operation. These clamps feature fixed handle pivot capability, providing smooth operation and also have greater hand clearance for minimising pinch points. Destaco 2017-UR horizontal hold down clamp is used to hold workpieces against flat surfaces in fixture checking, woodworking, light machining, assembly, testing & closure operations. This manual toggle clamp has steel construction for structural strength and minimising damage / wear due to abrasive conditions. It is a Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamp that prevents accidental opening of the clamp due to vibration or motion. This clamp is also offered in variants without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to reduce operating costs; with a black non-reflective finish on the clamps (Blackout Series) on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

• This Destaco 2017-UR horizontal hold down clamp is used for light machining, woodworking, fixture checking, testing & assembly operations in the automotive, transportation, aerospace and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closing various fixtures like drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors.

Features:

• Destaco 2017-UR horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U bar for attaching spindle assemblies for secure holding of workpieces.
• It has an easy to hold handle that minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This clamp uses a flat tip bonded neoprene spindle to reduce clamping marks on the finished surfaces.
• It has a flange base mounting style, providing a maximum holding capacity of 560 lb.
• This spindle can also be adjusted vertically or horizontally using flanges to adjust the clamp according to the thickness of the workpiece and the clamping force required.
• It comes with Toggle Lock Plus feature to prevent accidental disconnection of the clamp.
• This clamp provides a clamp bar opening of 73 degrees by moving the handle up to 69 degrees.
• It has steel construction for strength, durability and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• This clamp has a height of 0.89 inches and clamp arm length of 1.89 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco offers replacement parts and accessories like flanged washer (215105) for secure clamping.
• Destaco 215208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle can also be supplied by Raptor Supplies for holding workpieces by Destaco 2017-UR manual clamp.
• Destaco L-217-4-01 arm extension increases the reach of this manual clamp by attaching to the clamping arm.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 2017-UR horizontal hold down clamp is ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified.

Installation:

• Destaco 2017-UR hold down clamp can be quickly mounted to the flat surfaces or workpieces using two pairs of threaded holes on the flanged base for secure installation.
• This clamp can be easily removed when required by simply unscrewing it using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 2017-UR manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Destaco offers similar clamps without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism (2017-U) to reduce operational cost where this secondary locking system is not required. Raptor Supplies can also deliver this clamp in BLK (Blackout Series) models having a black, non-reflective finish.

Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?

A. Destaco manual clamps feature Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in selected models for secondary locking of the clamp to ensure that they stay in the over-centre toggle lock condition. This feature is useful when fixtures of the clamp are in motion, in a vibratory environment or are inverted. It provides an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. U bar style horizontal hold down clamps are manually operated to push clamping bar & spindle assemblies against the workpiece and prevent them from moving mid-operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.

Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?

A. The difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp lies in the locking positioning of the clamp handle. A vertical clamp handle is positioned vertically or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is positioned horizontally or parallel to the base.

Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

A. Holding capacity or the holding force indicates the ideal capability (measured during the clamp manufacturing process) of the clamp to hold down the equipment, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other industrial applications.