DESTACO 213-UB-L Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Straight Base, Open Bar, 150 lb

Destaco 213-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is suitable for holding workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking & manufacturing applications. Destaco horizontal hold down clamps are used for repeated clamping / detaching of the workpiece throughout the operation. They feature a U shaped open clamping bar, designed for fitting an adjustable neoprene spindle along the holding bar length for decreasing downtime and preventing buying of a separate clamp for diverse applications. This feature also allows the worker to adjust the clamp according to the sizes of workpieces by attaching accessories like arm extensions, clamping arm adapters and height & length adapters. Destaco 213-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp has a low profile design and large handle clearance in the open position to increase ease of operation and minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage. This manual toggle clamp has steel construction for providing long operating life and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads. It has a handle that is parallel to the base in the locked position. This handle is rotated or pushed upwards for opening the clamp bar and rotated downwards for pushing the spindles attached to the clamping arms against the workpieces. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction, flange base and U bar configuration.

Uses:

• This Destaco 213-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is used for checking fixtures, welding, assembly and woodworking operations in the aerospace, transportation, automotive and food processing & packaging industries. It can also be used for holding and closing various fixtures like chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors.

Features:

• Destaco 213-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp has straight base for installation on lateral vertical surfaces of the clamp and to hold a maximum load of 150 lb.
• It is equipped with an open U clamping bar for attaching adjustable neoprene spindle, arm extensions and other accessories.
• This clamp has a low profile design & large handle clearance for minimising space requirement.
• Its easy to hold handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This clamp has steel construction for strength, durability and minimising damage / wear due to abrasive conditions.
• It provides a maximum clamp bar opening of 90 degrees when the handle is opened up to 60 degrees.
• The clamp has 0.77 inch height under the 0.85 inch long clamp arm.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco offers replacement parts and accessories like washer assembly (102111), as well as length, height & clamping arm adapters for flexible adjustment of spindle and length & height of clamp arm in clamps.
• L-213-4-01 arm extension can also be supplied by Raptor Supplies for extending the reach of Destaco 213-UB-L manual clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 213-UB-L horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental health, safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 213-UB-L hold down clamp is securely mounted to a vertical surface / workpiece using threaded holes on the side of the clamp base.
• When required, this clamp can simply be unscrewed using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 213-UB-L clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having flanged base (213-U-L) for installation on horizontal surfaces. Destaco also supplies similar clamps with U bar (213-UB) for fixed design and quick installation. For more variants related to Destaco 213-UB-L clamp, refer to the Destaco 213 Series Clamps page on our website.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. A U-bar style horizontal hold down clamps are 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 locked position, whereas a 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 holding force indicates the capability of a clamp to hold down equipment, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.

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

A. It is recommended to use coupling greases 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 of the location of the operating handle and when he should 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.