Horizontal hold down clampsare equipped with a handle that is oriented horizontally or parallel to the base in the locked position. The movement of this handle pushes the clamping arm & the attached spindle against a workpiece for secure clamping. These clamps hold workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching throughout the operation. Destaco 309 Serieshorizontal hold down clamps feature U shaped clamping bar for flexible adjustment of spindle assemblies to keep the workpieces stationary & prevent them 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 750 lb. Destaco 309-USS horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces during woodworking, light machining, metalworking, manufacturing & closure operations. It has a T shaped handle for easy opening / closing from either side or behind. This manual toggle clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance to minimise 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 309-USS horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for light machining, woodworking, welding & assembly operations in automotive, transportation, aerospace and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closing various fixtures, such as drums, lids, covers and chamber & access doors.
Features:
- Destaco 309-USS horizontal hold down clamp has an 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 to attach adjustable spindle assemblies for secure holding of workpieces.
- This clamp has compact design to minimise space requirement for installation & usage.
- The clamp has flange base for quick mounting on flat, horizontal surfaces.
- It offers a bar opening of 90 degrees and handle opening of 168 degrees.
- This clamp offers a maximum load capacity of 750 lb.
- It has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive environments.
- The clamp arm has a height of 1.3 inches and length of 2.66 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco 237943-M: Raptor Supplies delivers these hex head stainless steel spindles for holding down workpieces using Destaco 309-USS manual clamp.
- Destaco 235906: These flanged washers help in tightening & fixing the spindles at a fixed location.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 309-USS horizontal hold down clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 309-USS hold down clamp has threaded holes on its flanged base for quickly mounting to a flat surface or workpiece.
- This clamp can be easily relocated by unscrewing it using a simple screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 309-USS manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver this manual clamp in variants having steel construction (309-U) for structural rigidity & durability. For more variants related to Destaco 309-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 with 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. Raptor Supplies delivers a similar clamp having Toggle Lock Plus mechanism & steel construction (309-UR) for preventing its accidental opening during the operation.
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 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 holding capacity or the holding force depicts the clamp's capability to hold down the equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar 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.
