Horizontal hold down clampsare used to hold down workpieces against flat surfaces for repeated clamping / unclamping throughout the operation. They feature a handle that is parallel to the base in the locked position. Destaco 213 Series horizontal hold down clampshave low profile design and large handle clearance in the open position to increase ease of operation and minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage. Destaco 213-USS horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U shaped clamping bar for fitting a hex head stainless steel spindle along the holding bar length to decrease downtime by adjusting according to workpieces of varying sizes. This clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability in abrasive environments. Its handle is rotated or pushed upwards for opening the clamp bar and rotated downwards for pushing the spindle attached to the clamping arm against the workpieces. This clamp has flange base for quick installation on a horizontal workpiece / surface. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having steel construction, straight base and open bar configurations.
Uses:
Destaco 213-USS horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for checking fixtures, assembly, welding and woodworking operations in aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries. It can also be used to hold and close fixtures, such as chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 213-USS horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with an open U clamping bar for attaching the adjustable spindle.
- This clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability under abrasive conditions.
- It has flanged base for installation on horizontal workpieces / surfaces.
- This clamp features low profile design & large handle clearance for minimising space requirement for installation / operation.
- Its easy to hold handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- This clamp offers a maximum load holding capacity of 150 lb.
- The clamp bar can open up to 90 degrees when the handle is opened up to 60 degrees.
- The clamp arm has a height of 0.66 inches and length of 1.42 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 201943-M: Destaco offers these hex head stainless steel spindles for fixing on the clamping arm of Destaco 213-USS clamp.
- Destaco 102911: Raptor Supplies delivers these flanged washers for tightening the spindle at a fixed position.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 213-USS horizontal hold down clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, safety and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 213-USS hold down clamp is securely mounted to a horizontal surface / workpiece using threaded holes on the clamp base.
- When required, this clamp can be simply unscrewed using a screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 213-USS clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having steel construction (213-U) for structural strength. Destaco also supplies a similar clamp having straight base (213-UB) for quick installation on vertical surfaces.
Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?
A. A U-bar style horizontal hold down clamp is 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. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?
A. The term "holding capacity" or the holding force indicates the capability of the clamp to hold down the equipment, a workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.
Q. What grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps when doing maintenance?
A. It is recommended to use coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC for rebuilding or servicing the brand's mechanical clamps.
Q. Does the red colour of the handle signify anything on Destaco clamps?
A. The red coloured handles alert the operator of the location of the operating handle and when should he grab it.
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.
