DESTACO 237-USS Horizontal Hold Down Clamp, Stainless Steel, U Bar, 850 lb

Horizontal hold down clamps feature a 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 the workpieces that require repeated clamping / detaching. Destaco 237 Series horizontal hold down clamps are equipped with a U shaped clamping bar for attachment of flexible spindle assemblies & cross arm sets to adjust the clamp according to workpieces of different sizes. They have low profile design with large handle clearance in open position for easy installation / operation in confined spaces. Destaco 237-USS manual toggle clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive / outdoor environments. It can accommodate an adjustable hex head stainless steel spindle along the clamping bar to prevent loosening or slipping of the workpieces throughout the operation. This clamp has flanged base for secure mounting on a flat, horizontal surface. It offers a maximum load holding capacity of 850 lb. Raptor Supplies aslo offers this clamp in a variant having steel construction for structural rigidity & strength.

Uses:

Destaco 237-USS horizontal hold down clamp is suitable for performing closure operations on fixtures, such as chamber / access doors, lids and covers. It is also used for checking fixtures, welding, woodworking and assembly operations in aerospace, consumer goods, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 237-USS horizontal hold down clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance to reduce wear / damage in abrasive environments.
• It is equipped with a U clamping bar to attach adjustable spindle assemblies and accessories like cross arm sets.
• This clamp has low profile design with large hand clearance between the bar & handle for installation / operation in confined spaces.
• It has flanged base mounting style for secure installation on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
• This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 850 lb.
• Its handle can be moved upwards up to 59 degrees for opening the clamp bar up to 93 degrees.
• The clamp arm has a height of 1.67 inches and length of 4 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 237943-M: Raptor Supplies delivers these hex head stainless steel spindles for holding down workpieces when attached to the clamping arm of Destaco 237-USS clamp.
• Destaco 235906: These flanged washers are used to adjust the location of a spindle according to workpieces of different sizes.
• Destaco 210440-Q: These cross arm sets can help in attaching two spindles to the clamping arm at the same time.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 237-USS horizontal hold down clamp complies with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards for ensuring environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 237-USS hold down clamp is securely mounted on a flat, horizontal surface / workpiece by using threaded holes on its flanged base.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 237-USS manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers similar manual clamp variants having steel construction (237-U) for structural strength to prevent bending / breaking.

Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?

A. Certain U bar style, horizontal hold down clamps, such as Destaco 237-USS have a spindle that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This horizontal handle movement pushes the spindle against the workpiece and prevents 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 locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is horizontally oriented or parallel to the base.

Q. What does a clamp's holding capacity signify?

A. The holding capacity or holding force represents the capability of a clamp to hold down mechanical equipment or sheet metal while assembling automotive parts or during manufacturing processes.

Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?

A. Destaco features the Toggle Lock Plus feature in many manual clamps that acts as a secondary locking mechanism for ensuring that the clamp stay in the over-centre toggle lock condition. This mechanism is useful when fixtures of the clamp are inverted, in motion or in a vibratory environment. It provides an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece.

Q. Are Destaco clamps used for hoisting or lifting applications?

A. No, Destaco clamps are load-rated only for clamping applications. They are not designed for hoisting or lifting applications.

Q. Does Destaco supply customised or special versions of their clamps according to applications?

A. Destaco can supply customised versions of clamps upon request. The customisations can range from a different colour of handles to the removal of Destaco logo from the clamps.