Horizontal hold down clampsuse a handle (oriented horizontally or parallel to the base in the locked position) to push the clamping arm and the attached spindle against a workpiece for secure clamping. These manual clamps hold down the workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching in woodworking, metalworking & manufacturing operations. Destaco 205 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps are the smallest of Destaco's horizontal hold down clamps and are ideal for operation / installation in confined spaces. Destaco 205-USS clamp is equipped with a U clamping bar for flexible adjustment of spindle assembly according to various sized workpieces to decrease downtime. It comes with a hex head stainless steel spindle to prevent the workpieces from loosening and keeping them stationary throughout the operation. This hold down clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive environments. It has flanged base for installation on a horizontal surface / workpiece. This clamp provides a maximum load holding capacity of 75 lb. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having steel construction for strength; a maximum holding capacity of 60 lb; solid clamping bar for accommodating a spindle at a fixed position.
Uses:
Destaco 205-USS horizontal hold down clamp is used to perform assembly, fixture checking, woodworking & light duty clamping operations in consumer goods, aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closure operations on fixtures, such as lids, chamber doors, covers and access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 205-USS horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U bar for flexible adjustment of position of the attached spindle.
- It is made of stainless steel for corrosion resistance & durability.
- This clamp is the smallest of Destaco's horizontal hold down clamps having low profile design to reduce space requirement for installation / operation.
- It has flanged base mounting style for quick installation on horizontal surfaces.
- This clamp offers a maximum load holding capacity of 75 lb.
- It has an easy to hold handle that opens up to 80 degrees to open the clamp bar up to 90 degrees.
- The clamp is supplied with an adjustable spindle & flanged washer for secure holding of workpieces.
- The clamp arm has a height of 0.29 inches and length of 0.76 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 205943-M: Raptor Supplies delivers these hex head stainless steel spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping bar of Destaco 205-USS clamp.
- Destaco 105906: These flanged washers help in tightening the attached spindle at a fixed location.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 205-USS horizontal hold down clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, safety and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 205-USS hold down clamp has threaded mounting holes on its flanged base for secure installation on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 205-USS clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having steel construction (205-U) for structural strength & a maximum holding capacity of 60 lb. Destaco also supplies similar clamps having a solid clamping bar (205-SSS) for fixed positioning of the attached spindle.
Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?
A. Horizontal hold down clamps are manually operated using a handle / lever to push a spindle against the workpiece and prevent it 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 position of the clamp handle. A vertical clamp handle is vertically oriented or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is horizontally oriented or parallel to the base.
Q. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?
A. Clamping force or exerting force refers to the actual force that the clamp exerts onto the workpiece for holding it. The holding force or capacity provides a measure of ideal strength of the clamp, measured during the manufacturing process. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity, depending upon several factors like position of spindles in clamping bars and opposing force applied on the clamp.
Q. What grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps when doing maintenance?
A. It is recommended to use a coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC for rebuilding or servicing the brand's mechanical clamps.
Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?
A. Yes, Destaco carbon steel clamps are zinc plated to withstand & minimise wear & tear due to harsh industrial environments. Destaco also supplies stainless steel clamps for applications requiring clamping in outdoor conditions.
Q. Does Destaco supply customised or special versions of their clamps according to applications?
A. Destaco can supply customised versions of clamps upon request. The customisations can range from a different colour of handles to the removal of Destaco logo from the clamps.
