DESTACO 5310 Toggle Clamp, Solid Bar Clamping Arm, 1300 lb Capacity

Destaco 5310 horizontal hold down clamp is suitable for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in manufacturing facilities. This hold down action clamp is ideal for applications that require working on the same workpiece repeatedly. It features low profile design that minimises space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. It features hardened steel bushings & pivot pins for durability. This toggle clamp features solid bar style clamping arm that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping. It features flanged style base that can be screwed onto flat surfaces / workbenches. It has carbon steel construction & black oxide finish for strength and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining, woodworking, checking closures and food & packaging applications. Destaco 5310 Series clamps are also available in flanged base U bar variant on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

Destaco 5310 horizontal hold down clamp is designed for welding, checking fixtures & assembly operations in various industrial facilities. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining, woodworking, checking closures and food & packaging applications.

Features:

• Destaco 5310 horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp comes with solid clamping bar that securely grips the workpiece in place & prevents unwanted movement of the workpiece during the operation.
• It features flanged base with a single pair of mounting holes for ease of installation on horizontal surfaces / workbenches.
• The clamp's carbon steel construction & black oxide finish minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments.
• Destaco horizontal hold down clamp features low profile design for ease of clamping in confined spaces.
• Its handle features plastic grip for preventing hand slippage mid operation.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 5310 horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 international industry standards.

Installation:

• Destaco 5310 horizontal hold down clamp has flanged base with a single pair of mounting holes to enable secure installation on horizontal 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 are designed for keeping a workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench, ideal for various industrial applications like metalworking and woodworking.

Q. Does the brand offer horizontal hold down clamps in other configurations?

A. 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.

Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?

A. These horizontal hold down clamps feature a solid style clamping bar that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the clamping bar 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 the sheet metal or an equipment on assembly lines or during other 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 flanged base variant, Destaco also offers solid base (Destaco 5310-B & Destaco 5310-BR) horizontal clamps.

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.