DESTACO 217-UB-L Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Straight Base, Open U Bar, 200 lb

Destaco 217 Series horizontal hold down clamps are ideal for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking, metalworking & manufacturing applications. They feature large handle clearance in the open position & have low profile design to minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby increasing ease of operation in confined spaces. These manual clamps are used in applications requiring repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. Destaco 217-UB-L clamp features a U shaped clamping bar, designed for enabling quick spindle adjustment along the holding bar length for decreasing downtime. This feature enables the worker to adjust the toggle clamp for various sized workpieces by attaching arm extensions & other accessories. It also fits an adjustable neoprene spindle to prevent the workpieces from loosening or slipping and keep them stationary throughout the operation. This hold down clamp has steel construction for strength, durability and minimising damage / wear due to rough usage. It has a straight base for installation on a vertical surface / workpiece. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; flanged base for installation on horizontal surfaces and U bar for applications that do not require the addition of accessories like length & height adapters.

Uses:

Destaco 217-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is ideally used for checking, welding, assembly, testing and woodworking operations in aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries. It can also be used to hold and close various fixtures, such as chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors.

Features:

• Destaco 217-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with an open U bar for attaching spindles, arm extensions or other accessories.
• It has straight base mounting style for installation on vertical surfaces.
• This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 200 lb.
• It is made of steel for preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• This clamp has low profile design & large handle clearance for minimising space requirement.
• Its easy to hold grip handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This handle opens up to 61 degrees for opening the clamp bar up to 91 degrees.
• The clamp is supplied with an adjustable neoprene spindle for secure holding of workpieces.
• The clamp arm has a height of 1.11 inches and length of 1.49 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco spindles: Destaco offers these neoprene spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping bar of Destaco 217-UB-L clamp.
• Destaco 215105: Raptor Supplies delivers these flanged washers for fixing spindles at a fixed customer specified location.
• Destaco adapters & extensions: Arm extensions and length, height & clamping arm adapters can also be supplied by Raptor Supplies for extending the reach of this manual clamp and flexible adjustment of length & height in clamps.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 217-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 217-UB-L hold down clamp is mounted to a vertical surface / workpiece using threaded holes on the base for secure installation.
• When required, this clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewed it using a simple screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 217-UB-L clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having flanged base (217-U-L) for installation on horizontal surfaces. Destaco also supplies similar clamps with U bar (217-U) for fixed design and quick installation.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. A U bar style horizontal hold down clamps is manually operated using a 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 term "holding capacity" or the holding force indicates the capability of the clamp to hold down the equipment, a workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.

Q. What grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps when doing maintenance?

A. It is recommended to use a coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC for rebuilding or servicing the brand's mechanical clamps.

Q. Does the red colour of the handle signify anything on Destaco clamps?

A. The red coloured handles alert the operator of the location of the operating handle and when should he grab it.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. Yes, Destaco carbon steel clamps are zinc plated to withstand & minimise wear & tear due to harsh industrial environments. Destaco also supplies stainless steel clamps for applications requiring clamping in outdoor conditions.