DESTACO 202 Toggle Clamp, 2.31 Inch Clamp Arm, 200 lb Capacity

Destaco 202 vertical hold down clamp is designed for holding down the workpieces against flat surfaces / workbenches. This vertical hold down clamp is a suitable choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. It has carbon steel construction which is zinc plated for minimising damage / wear against abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. Destaco manual hold down clamp comes with a neoprene spindle for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping. Destaco clamp is designed for ensuring a long life cycle when using standard clamping arms and spindles. Its plastic grip handle ensures maximum grip & leverage for prolonged clamp usage. However, this clamp is not recommended for welding & machining applications. Destaco 202 Series clamps are also offered in all stainless steel constructed, straight base U bar and flanged base solid bar variants on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

Destaco 202 vertical hold down clamp is designed for various commercial tasks, such as checking fixtures, woodworking, light machining and assembly & testing applications.

Features:

• Destaco 202 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features compact design for ease of installation in confined spaces.
• Its flanged style base features two pairs of mounting holes or screws that can be used to fasten the clamp on a flat surface / workbench.
• The carbon steel construction of this toggle clamp provides rigidity during operation & the zinc plated finish ensures abrasion resistance.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's bright coloured plastic handle ensures easy gripping and minimises user fatigue over prolonged use.
• Destaco vertical hold down clamp has an adjustable neoprene spindle that securely holds the workpiece in place.
• 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.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 202208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle is used for replacing broken / worn out spindles on Destaco 202 vertical hold down clamps.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 202 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 international industry standards.

Installation:

• Destaco 202 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features two pairs of mounting holes on the base and can be installed on a flat surface / workbench.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

A. Yes, in addition to Destaco 202 flanged base variant, the brand offers straight base U bar (Destaco 202-UB) and flanged base solid bar (Destaco 202-SS) vertical clamps as well.

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 does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

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

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 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. Some solid bar style clamps like Destaco 202 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. Does the red colour of Destaco clamp handles mean anything?

A. The red coloured handles alert the user about the location of the operating handle and when he should grab it. The red colour has no additional advantage to the working of the clamps.

Q. Which grease is recommended to be used 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.