Horizontal hold down clampsare ideal for pushing the clamping arm & the attached spindle against the workpieces for secure clamping by moving the handle that is positioned parallel to the base in locked position. These horizontal clamps are used for operations requiring repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 237 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps feature a U shaped clamping bar to enable adjustment of diverse spindle assemblies to keep the workpieces stationary & prevent them from loosening or slipping throughout the operation. Destaco 237-U horizontal hold down clamp is used to hold workpieces against flat surfaces during fixture checking, woodworking, assembly & closure operations. This manual toggle clamp has steel construction for structural strength and minimising damage / wear due to abrasive conditions. It has a low profile design with increased handle clearance to reduce the space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. This clamp is also offered in a variant having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance.Raptor Supplies also offers a similar clamp having holding capacity of 1000 lb.
Uses:
- This Destaco 237-U horizontal hold down clamp is used for woodworking, fixture checking, welding & assembly operations in the automotive, consumer goods, aerospace and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closing various fixtures like drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 237-U horizontal hold down clamp has steel construction for strength, durability and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
- It has an easy to hold handle that minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- This clamp features low profile design & large handle clearance in open position for minimising space requirement.
- It has a flange base mounting style, providing a maximum holding capacity of 750 lb.
- This clamp provides a clamp bar opening of 93 degrees by moving the handle up to 59 degrees.
- It is equipped with a U bar for attaching spindle assemblies to securely hold workpieces.
- This clamp has a height of 1.67 inches and clamp arm length of 4 inches.
- This clamp is supplied with a flat tip bonded neoprene spindle for firm & adjustable clamping while reducing clamping marks on the finished surfaces.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco offers replacement parts and accessories like flanged washer (235106) for flexible & secure adjustment of spindle in the clamp.
- Destaco 240208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle can be supplied to replace worn out or faulty spindle of Destaco 237-U manual clamp.
- Raptor Supplies can also deliver Destaco 210440-Q cross arm set for attaching two spindles to the clamping bar.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 237-U horizontal hold down clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industrial standards for user safety, environmental health and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 237-U hold down clamp is securely mounted to the flat surfaces or workpieces using two pairs of threaded holes on the flanged base.
- This clamp can be simply unscrewed using a screwdriver when removal of the clamp is required.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 237-U manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Destaco offers similar clamps in stainless steel construction (Destaco 237-USS) to resist corrosion and operate in outdoor environment.
Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?
A. Horizontal hold down clamps are operated manually to push clamping bar & spindle assemblies using handles that are parallel to the mounting base to prevent workpieces 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 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. Holding capacity or the holding force indicates the ideal capability (measured during the clamp manufacturing process) of the clamp to hold down the equipment, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other industrial applications.
Q. What grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps while maintenance?
A. Coupling greases like Mobil XTC are recommended for use during the rebuilding or servicing of the Destaco manual clamps.
Q. Does the red colour of the handle signify anything on Destaco clamps?
A. The red coloured handles alerts 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.
