Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp is designed for keeping workpieces stationary & clamped against flat surfaces for woodworking & manufacturing facilities. This manual hold down bar clamp is ideal for applications where there is requirement to clamp / detach a workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. It is designed for ensuring a long life cycle while using standard clamping arms and spindles. Its low profile design minimises the space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. This toggle clamp features a U shaped bar that is designed for enabling quick spindle adjustment along the holding bar length. This feature enables the worker to adjust the toggle clamp for various sized workpieces. Additionally, Destaco 215-USS toggle clamp comes with an adjustable stainless steel hex head spindle that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping. It has all stainless steel construction for preventing damage / wear against highly abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. However, this clamp is not meant for machining & metalworking applications. It is also offered in steel, straight base U bar and flanged base solid bar variants on Raptor Supplies.
Uses:
- Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down clamp is designed for checking closures & fixtures and performing assembly and woodworking operations in industrial facilities. It can also be used for welding & food processing operations but, not recommended for machining applications.
Features:
- Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp comes with an adjustable stainless steel spindle that prevents the workpiece from slipping & losing grip mid operation.
- Its low profile design enables ease of installation in confined spaces and ensures that minimum overhead clearance is required during clamping.
- Destaco horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp features stainless steel construction for preventing clamp from bending / breaking under heavy loads while resisting wear against highly abrasive environments / industrial conditions.
- It has a flanged style base with two pairs of mounting holes, ensuring secure installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
- The clamping bar & handle of Destaco horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp can open up to 87 & 78 degrees, respectively.
- It features U bar style clamping arm to provide a maximum holding capacity of 250 lb.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 202943-M stainless steel hex head spindle is available for replacing broken / worn out spindle on Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down clamp.
- Destaco 215905 flanged washer is used to maintain sufficient load for tightening bolts & gaskets of a flange.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015.
Installation:
- Destaco 215-USS horizontal hold down clamp has a flanged base with two pair of mounting holes to enable secure installation on flat surfaces / workbenches. Upon requirement, this clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewing it using a simple screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?
A. The difference lies in the orientation of the handle when the clamp 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. Does the brand offer horizontal hold down clamps in other base mounting styles?
A. Yes, in addition to this flanged base U bar variant, Destaco also offers straight base U bar (Destaco 215-UB) and flanged base solid bar (Destaco 215-S) style horizontal clamps as well.
Q. What is a horizontal hold down clamp?
A. Destaco horizontal hold down clamps are designed for holding the workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench for various industrial applications like metalworking and woodworking operations.
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. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?
A. Some U bar style clamping arm clamps feature a flat tip bonded neoprene spindle that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the spindle against the workpiece and prevents it from moving mid operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.
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.
