Horizontal hold down clampsare ideal for using the movement of a handle placed parallel to the base in locked position to push the clamping arm & the attached spindle against the workpieces. They are suitable for applications that require repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 309 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps is equipped with a U clamping bar to attach adjustable spindle assemblies for keeping the workpieces stationary & preventing them from loosening or slipping throughout the operation. They have compact design for minimising space requirements for clamp installation & usage. These hold down clamps have maximum holding capacity of 750 lb. Destaco 309-U horizontal hold down clamp is used to hold workpieces against flat surfaces during woodworking, light machining, metalworking, manufacturing & closure operations. This manual clamp has steel construction for a long life cycle and minimising regular damage / wear due to harsh usage. It features a T shaped handle for ease of operation from either side or from behind the clamp. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent its accidental opening during the operation.
Uses:
Destaco 309-U horizontal hold down clamp is used for closing various fixtures, such as drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors. It can also be used in light machining, woodworking, welding & assembly operations in automotive, transportation, aerospace and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 309-U horizontal hold down clamp features U bar to attach spindle assemblies for secure holding of workpieces.
- It has an easy to hold T handle for operating from either side or behind to minimise user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- This clamp has compact design for ease of use in confined spaces.
- The clamp has flange base mounting style for installation on horizontal surfaces.
- It provides a clamp bar opening of 90 degrees and handle opening of 168 degrees.
- This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 750 lb.
- It has steel construction for structural rigidity, durability and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
- The clamp arm has a height of 1.31 inches and length of 2.68 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 309208: Raptor Supplies delivers these flat tip bonded neoprene spindles for holding down workpieces using Destaco 309-U manual clamp.
- Destaco 235106: These flanged washers help in tightening & fixing the spindles at a fixed location.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 309-U horizontal hold down clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 309-U 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 309-U manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver this manual clamp in variants having stainless steel construction (309-USS) for corrosion resistance. For more variants related to Destaco 309-U 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 that acts 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 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 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.
