DESTACO 227-UB-L Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Straight Base, Open U Bar, 500 lb

Horizontal hold down clampsfeature a handle (oriented parallel to the base in the locked position) for pushing the clamping arm & attached spindle against a workpiece. Destaco 227 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps are used to hold down workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking, metalworking & manufacturing applications. They have large handle clearance in the open position & low profile design for minimising space requirement for ease of operation in confined spaces. These manual clamps are used in applications that require repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 227-UB-L clamp features U shaped open clamping bar for adjusting the toggle clamp according to workpieces of varying sizes by attaching arm extensions & other accessories. It also fits an adjustable neoprene spindle along the holding bar length to prevent the workpieces from loosening or slipping and keeping them stationary throughout the operation. This hold down clamp is made of steel for strength to minimise damage / wear due to rough usage. It has straight base for installation on a vertical surface / workpiece. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; flanged base for installation on horizontal surfaces and U bar for applications that do not require the addition of accessories like length & height adapters.

Uses:

Destaco 227-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is ideally used to hold and close various fixtures, such as chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors. It can also be used for checking, welding, assembly, testing and woodworking operations in aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 227-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with an open U bar for attaching spindles, arm extensions or other accessories.
• It has straight base mounting style for installation on vertical surfaces.
• This clamp has a maximum load holding capacity of 500 lb.
• It has steel construction for structural strength & durability.
• The clamp arm has a height of 1.45 inches and length of 2.39 inches.
• Its easy to hold grip handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This handle opens up to 56 degrees for opening the clamp bar up to 91 degrees.
• This clamp has low profile design and large handle clearance between the bar & handle for minimising installation / operation space requirement.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco spindles: Destaco offers these flat tip bonded neoprene spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping bar of Destaco 227-UB-L clamp.
• Destaco 507107: Raptor Supplies delivers these flanged washers for fixing spindles at a fixed customer specified location.
• Destaco 207426-Q: These cross arm sets can help in attaching two spindles to the clamping arm at the same time.
• Destaco adapters & extensions: Raptor Supplies can also supply arm extensions and length, height & clamping arm adapters for extending the reach of this manual clamp and flexible adjustment of length & height in clamps.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 227-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is designed in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standatrds to ensure environmental health, safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 227-UB-L hold down clamp features threaded mounting holes on its straight base for secure installation on a vertical surface / workpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 227-UB-L clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having flanged base (227-U-L) for installation on horizontal surfaces. Destaco also supplies similar clamps having U bar (227-UB) for fixed design and quick installation.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. A U bar style horizontal hold down clamps is manually operated using a handle / lever to push a flat tip bonded neoprene 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 positioning of the clamp handle. A vertical clamp handle is oriented vertically or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is horizontally oriented or positioned 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 a coupling grease 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 about 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.