Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down clamp is designed for fastening materials / workpieces to a workbench in woodworking facilities. This hold down action clamp is a suitable choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the task. It features a U shaped bar that is designed for ensuring quick spindle adjustment (stainless steel hex head spindle). This feature enables the user to adjust the toggle clamp for various sized workpieces. This horizontal hold down clamp is designed for ensuring a long life cycle when using standard clamping arms and spindles. This clamp features a plastic grip handle to provide maximum leverage while clamping & ensure user comfort over prolonged usage. Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp features stainless steel construction that provides high impact strength & minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments. However, this toggle clamp is not recommended for welding & machining applications. Destaco 206 Series clamps are also offered in low U bar style design on Raptor Supplies.
Uses:
- Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp is designed for assembly & chemical processing operations, fixing closures and various light duty clamping applications.
Features:
- Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp features compact design that enables light duty clamping in tough to reach areas & confined spaces.
- It features a plastic handle that ensures maximum grip while clamping & minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- Destaco horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp has stainless steel construction that provides high impact strength & minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments.
- It features a high, U shaped clamping bar that is designed to provide maximum clearance under the clamping bar.
- Destaco horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for ease of installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
- Destaco also offers a wide range of horizontal hold down clamps in a range of configurations & styles, such as J hook style arm clamps, low profile T style handle clamps & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 205943-M stainless steel hex head spindle is available for replacing broken / worn out spindle on Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp.
- Destaco 105906 flanged washer is used to maintain sufficient load for tightening bolts & gaskets of a flange.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards.
Installation:
- Destaco 206-HSS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp has flanged base mounting style for enabling secure installation on flat surfaces / workbenches. Upon requirement, due to its flanged base, this straight line toggle clamp can be easily removed by unscrewing its screws using a simple screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Does the brand offer horizontal hold down clamps in other base mounting styles?
A. Yes, in addition to Destaco 206-HSS flanged base, high U bar variant, the brand also offers flanged base, low U bar style Destaco 206-SS horizontal clamps as well.
Q. What is a horizontal hold down clamp?
A. Destaco horizontal hold down action clamp feature a horizontally positioned handle and is suitable for holding the workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench for various industrial applications like woodworking & metalworking operations.
Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?
A. Some U bar style clamping arm clamps, such as Destaco 206-HSS manual hold down clamp, are manually operated using a handle / lever. This horizontal handle movement pushes the arm against the workpiece and prevents it from moving mid operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.
Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?
A. The difference lies in the orientation of the clamp handle when it is in the locked position. A vertical clamp handle is vertically oriented (perpendicular to the base) when in locked position, while in the case of a horizontal toggle clamp, it is horizontally oriented (parallel to the base).
Q. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps when rebuilding?
A. For ensuring smooth operation & durability of mechanical clamps, it is recommended to use a coupling grease like Mobil XTC.
Q. What does the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps mean?
A. The red coloured handles alert the user about the location of the operating handle and when he should grab it. The red colour has no additional advantage to the working of the clamps.
Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?
A. The holding capacity or the holding force depicts the clamp's capability to hold down the equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during any other manufacturing process.
Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?
A. Yes, carbon steel clamps from Destaco are zinc plated for withstanding & minimising wear against harsh industrial environments. For applications that require clamping in outdoor conditions, stainless steel clamps are also available.
