DESTACO 245-U Hold Down Action Clamp, 4.88 Inch Clamp Arm, 1000 lb

Destaco 245-U horizontal hold down clamp is suitable for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in manufacturing and woodworking facilities. It features a low profile design that minimises the space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. This hold down action clamp is ideal for applications that require working on the same workpiece repeatedly. Additionally, its U shaped bar is designed for enabling quick spindle adjustment along the holding bar length. This enables the worker to adjust the toggle clamp according to the size of the workpiece. Its design delivers maximum hand clearance between the handle & bar for ensuring user safety. It has steel construction for ensuring strength and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads. Destaco horizontal hold down clamp features a neoprene spindle that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping. It comes with a flanged style base for enabling easy & secure installation on flat surfaces & workbenches. This horizontal hold down clamp's handle features insulated grip for ensuring user comfort over prolonged usage. Users can also choose from various Destaco 235 Series clampshaving flat tip neoprene / hex head spindles, on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

• Destaco 245-U horizontal hold down clamp is designed for performing assembly operations, checking fixtures, woodworking, machining and welding applications in various industrial facilities. However, this clamp is not recommended for food & packaging tasks.

Features:

• Destaco 245-U horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp comes with an adjustable flat tip neoprene spindle that securely grips the workpiece in place & prevents unwanted workpiece movement during operation.
• Its design delivers maximum hand clearance between the handle & bar for ensuring user safety.
• The clamp's carbon steel construction minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments.
• Destaco horizontal hold down clamp features a low profile design for ensuring ease of clamping in confined spaces.
• Its handle features a plastic grip for preventing hand slippage mid operation.
• It features a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for ease of installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
• Destaco also offers a wide range of low profile horizontal hold down clamps in configurations & styles like J hook style clamping arms, low profile T style handles & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 245-U horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp comes with an adjustable flat tip neoprene spindle that securely grips the workpiece in place & prevents unwanted workpiece movement during operation.
• Its design delivers maximum hand clearance between the handle & bar for ensuring user safety.
• The clamp's carbon steel construction minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments.
• Destaco horizontal hold down clamp features a low profile design for ensuring ease of clamping in confined spaces.
• Its handle features a plastic grip for preventing hand slippage mid operation.
• It features a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for ease of installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
• Destaco also offers a wide range of low profile horizontal hold down clamps in configurations & styles like J hook style clamping arms, low profile T style handles & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is a horizontal hold down clamp?

A. Destaco horizontal hold down clamps are designed for keeping a workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench, for various industrial applications like metalworking and woodworking.

Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?

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

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 sheet metal or equipment on assembly lines or during manufacturing processes.

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

A. For ensuring smooth operation & durability of mechanical clamps, it is recommended to use a coupling grease like Mobil XTC.

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.

Q. What does the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps mean?

A. The red coloured handles on Destaco clamps just denote a recognisable area. This is done to alert the worker / operator where the operating handle is and where he should grab it. Its colour has no additional significance to the working of the clamp.

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

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