Horizontal hold down clampsuse handle movement to push the clamping arm & attached spindle against the workpieces for secure clamping. The handle of these clamps is oriented horizontally or parallel to the base in the locked position. They are ideal for holding workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching throughout the operation. Destaco 307 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps have U shaped clamping bar for adjusting the location of spindle assemblies along the bar length & prevent different sized workpieces from loosening or slipping throughout the operation. They have compact design for ease of operation in confined spaces. These hold down clamps have a maximum holding capacity of 350 lb. Destaco 307-USS horizontal hold down clamp has a T shaped handle for easy opening / closing from either side or behind. It is ideal for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking, light machining, metalworking, manufacturing & closure operations. This manual toggle clamp is made of stainless steel for corrosion resistance & minimising damage / wear due to abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having steel construction for structural strength; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening during the operation.
Uses:
Destaco 307-USS horizontal hold down clamp is used for light machining, woodworking, welding & assembly operations in automotive, transportation, aerospace and food & packaging industries. It can also be used to close various fixtures, such as drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 307-USS horizontal hold down clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive environments.
- It is equipped with a U bar to attach adjustable spindle assemblies for secure holding of different sized workpieces.
- This clamp has compact design to minimise space requirement for installation & operation.
- The clamp has flange base for quick mounting on a flat, horizontal surface.
- It offers a bar opening of 92 degrees and handle opening of 173 degrees.
- This clamp offers a maximum load holding capacity of 350 lb.
- It has an easy to hold T handle that can be operated from either side or from behind to minimise user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- The clamp arm has a height of 0.87 inches and length of 1.88 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 207943-M: Raptor Supplies delivers these hex head stainless steel spindles for holding down workpieces by Destaco 307-USS manual clamp.
- Destaco 507907: These flanged washers help in tightening & fixing the spindles at a fixed location.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 307-USS horizontal hold down clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 307-USS hold down clamp has threaded mounting holes on its flanged base for quick installation on a flat surface or workpiece.
- This clamp can be easily relocated by unscrewing using a simple screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 307-USS manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver this manual clamp in steel construction (307-U) for structural rigidity & durability. We can also supply a similar clamp having Toggle Lock Plus mechanism (Destaco 307-URSS) for preventing its accidental opening. For more variants related to Destaco 307-USS clamp, refer to Destaco 305, 307 & 309 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 having 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 vertically oriented 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 a clamp's holding capacity signify?
A. The holding capacity or holding force represents the capability of a clamp to hold down mechanical equipment or sheet metal while assembling automotive parts or during manufacturing processes.
Q. Are Destaco clamps used for hoisting or lifting applications?
A. No, Destaco clamps are load-rated only for clamping applications. They are not designed for hoisting or lifting applications.
