Horizontal hold down clampsuse the movement of handles that are positioned parallel to the base in locked position to push the clamping arms & the attached spindles against the workpieces for secure clamping. It is ideal for applications requiring repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 305, 307 & 309 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps feature a U-bar for holding diverse spindle assemblies to keep the workpieces stationary & prevent them from loosening or slipping throughout the operation. They have a compact design to minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby increasing ease of operation in confined spaces. These hold down clamps have maximum holding capacities ranging from 150 to 750 lb. Destaco 307-UR horizontal hold down clamp is used to hold workpieces against flat surfaces during woodworking, light machining, metalworking, manufacturing & closure operations. This manual toggle clamp has steel construction which provides a long life cycle and minimises damage / wear due to abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. It further have Toggle Lock Plus feature to prevent accidental opening of the clamp due to vibration or motion. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to reduce operating costs on Raptor Supplies.
Uses:
- This Destaco 307-UR horizontal hold down clamp is used for light machining, woodworking, testing & assembly operations in the automotive, transportation, aerospace and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closing various fixtures like drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 307-UR horizontal hold down clamp has a easy to hold T-handle that can be operated from either side or from behind to minimise user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- It is equipped with a U-bar for attaching spindle assemblies for secure holding of workpieces.
- This clamp features compact design & large handle clearance for minimising space requirement.
- The clamp has flange base mounting style, offering a maximum load of 350 lb.
- It provide a clamp bar opening of 92 degrees and handle opening of 173 degrees.
- It has steel construction for structural rigidity, durability and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
- This clamp has a height of 0.89 inches and clamp arm length of 1.89 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco offers replacement parts and accessories like flanged washer (507107) for use with this clamp to provide secure clamping.
- Destaco 307208-M flat-tip bonded neoprene spindle can also be supplied by Raptor Supplies for holding workpieces by Destaco 307-UR manual clamp.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 307-UR horizontal hold down clamp is ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified
Installation:
- Destaco 307-UR hold down clamp can be quickly mounted to the flat surfaces or workpieces using two pairs of threaded holes on the base for secure installation.
- When required, this clamp can be easily removed by unscrewing it using a simple screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 307-UR manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver this manual clamp in stainless steel construction (307-URSS) for corrosion resistance. We also supply similar clamps without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism (307-U) to reduce operational cost where this secondary locking system is not required. For more variants related to Destaco 307-UR clamp, refer to Destaco 307 Series clamps page on our website.
Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?
A. Destaco offers selected manual clamps with the Toggle Lock Plus feature to act as a secondary locking mechanism to ensure that the clamps stay in the over-centre toggle lock condition. This mechanism is useful when fixtures of the clamp are in motion, in a vibratory environment or are inverted. It provides an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece.
Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?
A. A U-bar style horizontal hold down clamp is manually operated using a horizontal 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 position of the clamp handle. A vertical clamp handle is positioned vertically or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is positioned horizontally 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, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.
