DESTACO 227-UB Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Straight Base, U Bar, 500 lb

Horizontal hold down clamps use their handle (placed parallel to the base in the locked position) to push the clamping arm & attached spindle against a workpiece. These manual clamps are ideal for securely holding workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching. Destaco 227 Series horizontal hold down clamps are suitable for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking, metalworking & manufacturing applications. They have large handle clearance in the open position & low profile design to minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage in confined spaces. Destaco 227-UB clamp features U shaped clamping bar for attaching an adjustable neoprene spindle along the holding bar length to prevent the workpieces from loosening or slipping and keep them stationary throughout the operation. This hold down clamp has steel construction for strength, durability and minimising 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 and open U bar for applications that require the addition of accessories like length & height adapters.

Uses:

Destaco 227-UB horizontal hold down clamp is used for checking, welding, assembly, testing and woodworking operations in aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries. It can also be used for closing various fixtures, such as chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors.

Features:

• Destaco 227-UB horizontal hold down clamp is equipped with a U bar for attaching adjustable spindles.
• It has straight base for mounting on lateral vertical surfaces.
• This clamp offers a maximum load holding capacity of 500 lb.
• It has steel construction for structural strength to prevent bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• This clamp has low profile design & large handle clearance for reducing space requirement.
• Its easy to hold grip handle minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• This handle opens up to 56 degrees for opening clamp bar up to 91 degrees.
• The clamp is supplied with an adjustable neoprene spindle for secure holding of workpieces.
• The clamp arm has a height of 1.11 inches and length of 1.49 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 225208-M: Destaco offers these flat tip bonded neoprene spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping bar of Destaco 227-UB clamp.
• Destaco 507107: Raptor Supplies delivers these flanged washers for fixing spindles at a fixed customer specified location.
• Destaco 207426-Q: These cross arm sets can help in attaching two spindles to the clamping arm at the same time.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 227-UB horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 217-UB-L hold down clamp is securely mounted to a vertical surface / workpiece using threaded holes on its straight base.
• This clamp can be easily removed when required by simply unscrewing it using a simple screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 227-UB clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having flanged base (227-U) for installation on horizontal surfaces. Destaco also supplies similar clamps having open U bar (217-UB-L) for attaching accessories to the clamping bar.

Q. How does a horizontal hold down clamp work?

A. A U bar style horizontal hold down clamps 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 vertically oriented or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is horizontally oriented or 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 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 of 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.