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

Horizontal hold down clamps feature a handle (placed parallel to clamp base in locked position) to push the clamping arm & attached spindle against a workpiece. These manual clamps securely hold the workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching. Destaco 235 Series horizontal hold down clamps have low profile design to minimise space requirement for ease of operation / installation in confined spaces. Destaco 235-UB clamp is equipped with a U shaped clamping bar for quick adjustment of a neoprene spindle along the holding bar length. This enables the worker to adjust the toggle clamp according to workpieces of varying sizes & prevent the workpieces from loosening or slipping by keeping them stationary throughout the operation. This hold down clamp has steel construction for structural rigidity to minimise damage / wear due to rough usage. It has 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; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for applications requiring secondary locking.

Uses:

Destaco 235-UB horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for welding, assembly 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 235-UB horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U bar for flexible adjustment of the attached spindle.
• It has straight base mounting style for installation on lateral, vertical surfaces.
• This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 750 lb.
• It is made of steel for handling heavy loads without bending / breaking.
• This clamp has low profile design for minimising installation / operation space requirement.
• Its easy to hold grip handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This handle opens up to 70 degrees for opening the clamp bar up to 92 degrees.
• The clamp comes with an adjustable neoprene spindle for secure holding of workpieces.
• The clamp arm has a height of 2.09 inches and length of 4.17 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 240208-M: Destaco offers these flat tip bonded neoprene spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping bar of Destaco 235-UB clamp.
• Destaco 235106: Raptor Supplies delivers these flanged washers for fixing spindles at a fixed customer specified location.
• Destaco 210440-Q: These cross arm sets can help in attaching two spindles to the clamping arm at the same time.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 235-UB horizontal hold down clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 235-UB hold down clamp is securely mounted to a vertical surface / workpiece on lateral sides of the clamp using threaded holes on its straight base.
• This clamp requires minimum overhead clearance to easily open its handle & clamping bar upwards.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 235-UB clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in a variant having flanged base (235-U) for installation on horizontal surfaces.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. A U bar style horizontal hold down clamp 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 position 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 are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?

A. Destaco features Toggle Lock Plus feature in many manual clamps that acts as a secondary locking mechanism for ensuring that the clamps stay in the over-centre toggle lock condition. This mechanism is useful when fixtures of the clamp are inverted, in motion or in a vibratory environment. It provides an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece. Raptor Supplies can also deliver Destaco 235-UR clamp with Toggle Lock Plus feature to prevent its accidental opening.

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

A. It is recommended to use a coupling grease like 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 about 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.