DESTACO 501-LB Vertical Hold Down Clamp, 0.56 Inch Clamp Arm, 560 lb

Destaco 501-LB vertical hold down clamp is designed for holding large workpieces in manufacturing plants and production line facilities. This hold down action clamp is an ideal choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's forged alloy steel construction resists bending / breaking under heavy loads. They have modular design that offers flexibility to position the clamp arm, base and handle. It features a weldable clamping arm for secure installation and a bar with an adjustable angle (upto 200 degrees) for clearing the work area. This heavy duty clamp has hardened pivot pins & bushings for minimising clamp wear over intensive usage. However, this clamp is not recommended for woodworking, food & packaging, machining and closure checking applications. Destaco 500 Series clampsare also offered in swivel & long style base options on Raptor Supplies.>

Uses:

Destaco 501-LB vertical hold down clamp is designed for performing production line clamping, welding, checking fixtures and assembly operations. However, these clamps are not recommended for woodworking, food & packaging, machining and closure checking tasks.

Features:

• Destaco 501-LB weldable vertical hold down clamp features forged alloy steel construction that resists bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• It features modular design that offers flexibility to position the clamp arm, base and handle.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features weldable clamping arm for ensuring secure installation and a bar with an adjustable angle (upto 200 degrees) for clearing the work area.
• This heavy duty clamp has hardened pivot pins & bushings for minimising clamp wear over intensive usage.
• Destaco also offers a wide variety of vertical hold down clamps in a range of configurations & styles, such as J hook style clamping arm, low profile T style handle & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 501-LB vertical hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 international industry standards.

Installation:

• Destaco 501-LB vertical hold down clamp features long base that can be fixed to a mounting plate and can be screwed on a flat surface afterwards. Upon requirement the clamp can also be removed just by unscrewing its screws using a simple screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does the brand offer vertical hold down clamps in other base mounting styles?

A. Yes, in addition to Destaco 501-LB long base style variant, the brand offers swivel base (Destaco 503-MBLSC & Destaco 505-MB) vertical clamps as well.

Q. What does clamping force mean?

A. Clamping force is the amount of force actually applied to a workpiece by closing & locking the clamp. It is normally less than the stated holding capacity. The actual clamping force depends on various factors, such as cylinder bore, cylinder area, spindle position (clamping arm length) and available air pressure. In most cases, the clamping force is approximately 2 to 3 times the force exerted by a pneumatic cylinder.

Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

A. The holding force or the holding capacity depicts the clamp's capability to hold down the equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. What is a vertical hold down clamp?

A. Destaco vertical hold down clamps are specially designed for holding the workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench for various industrial applications like woodworking & metalworking.

Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?

A. The difference lies in the orientation of the clamp handle when the clamp is in the locked position. A vertical clamp handle is vertically oriented (perpendicular to the base) when in locked position, while in the case of a horizontal toggle clamp, it is horizontally oriented (parallel to the base).

Q. How do vertical hold down clamps work?

A. Vertical clamps feature a solid bar style clamping arm / flat tip bonded neoprene spindle that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the clamping arm / spindle against the workpiece and prevents it from moving mid operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.

Q. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps when rebuilding?

A. Whenever you're dealing with the brand's mechanical clamps, it is recommended to use a coupling grease like Mobil XTC.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. Yes, carbon steel clamps from Destaco are zinc plated for withstanding & minimising wear against harsh industrial environments. For applications that require clamping in outdoor conditions, stainless steel variants are also available.