DESTACO 527 Vertical Hold Down Locking Clamp, 3.27 Inch Clamping Arm

Destaco 527 vertical hold down clamp is ideal for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces / workbenches. It has carbon steel construction which is zinc plated for minimising damage / wear against abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. Destaco vertical hold down locking clamp is a suitable choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. Its solid bar can be easily modified to suit the application requirement. This vertical toggle locking clamp comes with a solid bar style clamping arm for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping. Destaco 527 clamp is designed for ensuring a long life cycle when using standard clamping arms. It features hardened steel bushings at pivot points for ensuring high durability. It comes with a thumb lever for easily opening the clamp after operation. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining, food & packaging, checking closures & woodworking applications. Destaco 528 Series clamps are also offered in flanged base & front mount base variants on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

• Destaco 527 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp is designed for various commercial tasks including welding, checking fixtures, woodworking, light machining and assembly & testing operations.

Features:

• Destaco 527 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features a solid bar style clamping arm for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping.
• It comes with a thumb lever for easily opening the clamp after the operation.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features hardened steel bushings & pivot pins for ensuring long life cycle.
• The bright coloured plastic handle ensures easy gripping and minimises user fatigue over prolonged use.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's high strength carbon steel construction provides rigidity during operation & the black oxide finish ensures abrasion resistance.
• It has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for enabling easy installation on a flat surface / workbench.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's clamping bar can be opened up to 195 degrees for clearing the work area and superior operation.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 527 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features a solid bar style clamping arm for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping.
• It comes with a thumb lever for easily opening the clamp after the operation.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features hardened steel bushings & pivot pins for ensuring long life cycle.
• The bright coloured plastic handle ensures easy gripping and minimises user fatigue over prolonged use.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's high strength carbon steel construction provides rigidity during operation & the black oxide finish ensures abrasion resistance.
• It has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for enabling easy installation on a flat surface / workbench.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's clamping bar can be opened up to 195 degrees for clearing the work area and superior operation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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. 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 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. How do vertical hold down clamps work?

A. Some flanged base style clamps, such as Destaco 527 clamp, feature a solid clamping bar that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the bar 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 the equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. Which grease is recommended for use 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.