Destaco horizontal hold down clampsare equipped with handles that are parallel to the base in the locked position. These handles are rotated for pushing spindles attached to clamping arms against the workpieces. Destaco 215 Series horizontal hold down clamps are suitable for holding workpieces against flat surfaces in fixture checking, woodworking, closure & assembly operations. These manual clamps are used for repeated clamping / detaching of workpieces.The 215 Series clamps have a low profile design to decrease installation & operation space requirement and increase ease of operation in confined spaces. Destaco 215-UB manual clamp has steel construction for providing structural integrity and withstanding wear & tear under heavy loads. This clamp features a U shaped clamping bar for fitting an adjustable neoprene spindle along the holding bar length to decrease downtime and prevent buying a separate clamp for diverse applications while preventing loosening or slipping of workpieces. This clamp has a straight base for installation on lateral vertical surfaces. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction, flanged base and solid clamping bar.
Uses:
- This Destaco 215-UB horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for use in the automotive, aerospace, transportation and food & packaging industries for assembly, welding, checking fixtures and woodworking operations. It can also be used for closing various fixtures like chamber / access doors, lids and covers.
Features:
- Destaco 215-UB horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U clamping bar for adjusting spindle assemblies along the bar length for handling workpieces having varying sizes.
- It has a straight base mounting style for installation of the clamp on vertical surfaces.
- This clamp features a low profile design to reduce operating space requirement.
- It has steel construction for minimising breaking / bending damages due to holding loads up to 200 lb.
- This clamp comes with an easy to hold handle that reduces user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- The clamp handle rotates up to 78 degrees upwards to open the clamp bar up to 87 degrees.
- The clamp has a 2.25 inch long clamp arm and 1.15 inch height under the clamp arm.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies offers Destaco 202208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle for holding down workpieces by attaching to the clamp arm.
- Destaco also offers replacement parts like 215105 flanged washer for flexible adjustment of spindle in Destaco 215-UB clamp.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 215-UB horizontal hold down clamp is compliant with industrial standards like ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 for user safety, environmental health and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 215-UB hold down clamp is securely mounted to the workbenches or flat vertical surfaces using threaded holes on the straight base.
- This clamp requires a minimum overhead clearance for operating ease as its handle & clamp bar open upwards.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 215-UB manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in flanged base (215-U) for mounting the clamp on horizontal surfaces. For more variants related to Destaco 215-UB clamp, visit the Destaco 215 Series clamps page on our website.
Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?
A. Certain U bar style clamps like Destaco 215-UB toggle clamp accommodate a flat tip bonded neoprene spindle that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This horizontal handle movement pushes the spindle 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 vertical / perpendicular to the base when in locked position, while in the case of a horizontal toggle clamp, it is positioned horizontally (parallel to the base).
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 equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.
Q. Does the red colour of the handle mean anything on Destaco clamps?
A. The red coloured handles have no such significance, except to denote a recognisable area. The colour alerts the operator where the operating handle is and where and when should he grab it.
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.
Q. Which grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps when doing maintenance?
A. It is recommended to use coupling greases like 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.
