DESTACO 235-U Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, U Bar, Flanged Base, 750 lb

Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down toggle clamp is designed for applications where hold-down action can effectively substitute fasteners. It features a compact and low height design for confined spaces. This horizontal clamp is equipped with a handle that can be operated either from the front or the sides. This hold down clamp comes with a flanged base featuring a solid hold down bar, clamp bar opening angle up to 92 degrees and a holding capacity of 750 lb. It offers a stationary alternative to removable clamps when performing repetitive tasks. Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down toggle clamp is made of stainless steel and has a horizontal handle parallel to the clamping bar. It comes with a handle, a lever system and a securing bar. The securing bar ensures that the objects won't move and the lever system applies enough pressure on the object to keep the workpiece steady for work. It features a fixed design to secure and loosen workpieces without moving the clamp itself. This Destaco horizontal hold down clamp is incorporated with a linkage system that applies powerful clamping force with little effort to lock or unlock. This toggle clamp is used to hold workpieces in place using a horizontal lever handle that lays flat when the clamp is engaged. Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with an automatic pressure adjustment system that automatically adjusts the clamp's pressure. This allows the clamping of workpieces of various sizes and adjust the pressure itself.

Uses:

Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp offers a broad combination of features, making it adaptable for applications such as grinding, welding, assembling, machining and metal fabricating, in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp is used for light duty clamping in confined spaces.
• This toggle clamp features steel construction for durability & corrosion resistance and an open U bar clamp arm for preventing the spindle from slipping off the end.
• It includes an ergonomic handle grip that ensures utmost user comfort.
• This hold down clamp features a horizontal handle for increased clearance from the work zone, thereby reducing pinch points.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 240208-M: These flat tip bonded neoprene spindle assemblies are designed for use with Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp. They feature threaded rods with rubber stoppers that mount the toggle clamp to secure material to work surfaces. These spindles can be adjusted to accommodate materials of varying thicknesses.
  These spindle assemblies can also be used to replace worn-out / damaged spindles to extend the service life of your clamps and reduce the risk of marring when rubber stoppers begin to wear away.
• Destaco 235106: These flanged washers are used with horizontal hold down toggle clamps for maintaining sufficient load to tighten gaskets and bolts of a flange during clamping. These flanged washers are made of steel to provide structural rigidity and for resisting corrosion on exposed surfaces.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp conforms to international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 for ensuring environmental health & safety, and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 235-U horizontal hold down clamp features a flanged base having threaded holes for quick and secure mounting onto flat surfaces / workbenches using simple screwing.
• It can be removed and installed at a different location by simply unscrewing using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How do you adjust a horizontal toggle clamp?

A. After clamping, the force can be adjusted by loosening / tightening the spindle nut (supplied with selected units for protection from abrasion, twisting or flexing).

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

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

Q. How does a horizontal hold down toggle clamp work?

A. The toggle clamp actuates against the workpiece and compresses or stretches the equipped linkages to keep the workpiece in a stationary position.

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

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

Q. Which grease is ideal for Destaco clamps for their rebuilding?

A. A coupling grease like Mobil XTC should be used when dealing with Destaco mechanical clamps, while the Magnalube G grease is great for use with pneumatic cylinder seals.

Q. What is the significance of the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps?

A. There is no such significance of the colour of the clamp's handle, as it only represents a recognisable area. This helps operators in finding the handle quickly & easily.

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, including 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.