DESTACO 205-SB Hold Down Action Clamp, Straight Base, 60 lb Capacity

Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp is suitable for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in manufacturing and woodworking facilities. It features a low profile design that minimises space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. This hold down action clamp is ideal for applications that require working on the same workpiece repeatedly. This toggle clamp features an adjustable neoprene spindle that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping. It has carbon steel construction & zinc plated finish for ensuring strength and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads. Destaco horizontal hold down clamp comes with a plastic grip handle for minimising user fatigue over prolonged usage. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining & welding applications. Destaco 205 Series clamps are also available in flanged base U bar design on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp is designed for checking closures, woodworking, light duty clamping and performing assembly operations in various industrial facilities.

Features:

• Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp features a low profile design that minimises space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces.
• This toggle clamp features a solid style clamping arm with an adjustable neoprene spindle that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping.
• Destaco horizontal hold down clamp has carbon steel construction & zinc plated finish for ensuring strength and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• It comes with a plastic grip handle for minimising user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• Destaco also offers a wide range of low profile horizontal 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 205208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle is used for replacing broken / worn out spindle on Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 international industry standards.

Installation:

• Destaco 205-SB horizontal hold down clamp has a straight base with a single pair of mounting holes for enabling secure installation on vertical surfaces. Upon requirement, this toggle clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewing the screws using a simple screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is a horizontal hold down clamp?

A. Destaco horizontal hold down clamps keep a workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench, ideal for various industrial applications, such as metalworking and woodworking.

Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?

A. Some solid bar style clamps, such as Destaco 205-SB, 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. 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 sheet metal or an equipment on assembly lines or during 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. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps when rebuilding?

A. For ensuring smooth operation & durability of 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. Does the brand offer horizontal hold down clamps in other base mounting styles?

A. Yes, in addition to this straight base solid bar variant, Destaco also offers flanged base U bar (Destaco 205-U & Destaco 205-UR) horizontal clamps. For highly abrasive conditions, a stainless steel variant (Destaco 205-USS) is also available.

Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?

A. The difference lies in the orientation of the handle when the clamp is in the locked position. A vertical clamp handle is oriented perpendicular to the base when in locked position, while in the case of a horizontal toggle clamp, it is oriented parallel to the base.