DESTACO 548 Vertical Hold Down Clamp, 4.25 Inch Clamp Arm, 2500 lb

Destaco 548 vertical hold down clamp is designed for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces / workbenches. It has carbon steel construction with zinc plated finish for minimising damage / wear against abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. This toggle clamp is a suitable choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. The clamp's forged hold down bar can be easily modified (cut, machined or welded) for accommodating workpieces in a varied range of applications. Destaco 548 clamp is designed for ensuring a long life cycle when using standard clamping arms. It has large bar guides that deliver maximum lateral support and hardened steel pins & bushings for ensuring durability. The clamp's solid style bar can open up to 199 degrees for clearing the work area. Its straight style base can be easily welded onto flat surfaces / workbenches for secure installation. Upon requirement, the clamp's frame pins can be easily replaced for extended durability & structural integrity. This clamp is not recommended for machining, checking closures, food & packaging and woodworking operations. Destaco 548 Series clamps are also available in various holding capacities on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

• Destaco 548 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp is designed for various heavy duty clamping requirements in welding, assembling & testing operations. It can also be used for light machining operations but is not recommended for machining, woodworking, checking closures and food & packaging applications.

Features:

• Destaco 548 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features lateral bar guides that deliver maximum lateral stability for ensuring smooth clamping operation.
• The carbon steel construction of this toggle clamp provides structural rigidity during operation & the zinc plated finish ensures abrasion resistance.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's forged hold down bar can be easily modified (cut, machined or welded) for accommodating workpieces in a varied range of applications.
• The solid style bar can open up to 199 degrees for clearing the work area. Its straight style base can be easily welded onto flat surfaces / workbenches for secure installation.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp has hardened steel pins & bushings 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 frame pins can be easily replaced for extended durability & structural integrity.
• This vertical hold down clamp features a straight style base that can be permanently welded onto flat surfaces / workbenches.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 548 vertical hold down toggle locking clamp features lateral bar guides that deliver maximum lateral stability for ensuring smooth clamping operation.
• The carbon steel construction of this toggle clamp provides structural rigidity during operation & the zinc plated finish ensures abrasion resistance.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp's forged hold down bar can be easily modified (cut, machined or welded) for accommodating workpieces in a varied range of applications.
• The solid style bar can open up to 199 degrees for clearing the work area. Its straight style base can be easily welded onto flat surfaces / workbenches for secure installation.
• Destaco vertical hold down toggle locking clamp has hardened steel pins & bushings 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 frame pins can be easily replaced for extended durability & structural integrity.
• This vertical hold down clamp features a straight style base that can be permanently welded onto flat surfaces / workbenches.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

A. Destaco offers similar straight base, solid bar vertical clamps (Destaco 578 vertical clamp) with straight handles 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 the equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

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 548 are equipped with a 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. 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. What does the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps mean?

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. 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.