DESTACO 535-LB Vertical Hold Down Clamp, Straight Base, Solid Bar, 2250 lb

Vertical hold down clamps feature a straight handle that is perpendicularly oriented to the base (in locked position) to push the clamping arm or attached spindle against a workpiece. These manual clamps are suitable for operations that require regular clamping & unclamping of same workpiece. Destaco 535 Series vertical hold down clamps are ideal for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces during assembly, checking fixtures, welding & heavy duty clamping operations. They have heavy duty steel construction with hardened bushings & pivot pins for reducing wear / tear due to rough usage. These clamps have a maximum holding capacity of 2250 lb. Destaco 535-LB hold down clamp has straight mounting base for installation on lateral vertical surfaces. It has a long solid clamping bar with a bolt retainer for attaching a spindle at a fixed position. This solid bar can also be modified to accommodate diverse application requirements. It is equipped with large bar guides to provide lateral support to the clamp while performing heavy duty applications. Raptor Supplies also offers these clamps in variants having a maximum holding capacity of 1575 lb; flanged base for installation on horizontal surfaces.

Uses:

Destaco 535-LB vertical hold down clamp is used for checking fixtures, milling, assembly, welding and heavy duty clamping applications in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, transportation and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 535-LB vertical hold down clamp has straight base with mounting holes on lateral side for installation on vertical surfaces.
• This clamp features long solid clamping bar for handling diverse application requirements.
• Its straight, vertical handle has a maximum opening of 90 degrees to open the clamp bar up to 120 degrees.
• The clamp comes with a bolt retainer for attaching the spindle at a fixed position on the clamping bar.
• It offers a maximum load holding capacity of 2250 lb.
• The clamp arm has a length of 3.35 inches and height of 2.95 inches.
• It has large bar guides for supporting the clamp laterally while performing heavy duty applications.
• This clamp has heavy duty steel construction with hardened bushings & pivot pins for structural integrity and preventing bending / breaking due to rough usage.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 535108-M: Raptor Supplies delivers these bolt retainers to attach spindle assemblies in Destaco 535-LB clamp. It can also be supplied separately for replacing worn out or damaged bolt retainers of the clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 535-LB vertical hold down clamp is designed in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 535-LB hold down clamp features threaded mounting holes on lateral side of its straight base for quick installation on workpieces or flat vertical surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 535-LB clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers similar manual clamps having flanged base (535-L) for installation on horizontal surface. For more variants related to Destaco 535-LB clamp, visit Destaco 533 & 535 Series clamps page on our website.

Q. How do vertical hold down clamps work?

A. Vertical hold down clamps are manually operated using a vertical handle / lever to move the clamping arm or attached spindle against workpieces and prevent them from moving mid-operation for 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 positioned 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. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?

A. Clamping force or exerting force denotes the actual force exerted by the clamp onto the workpieces for holding them. The measure of holding force or capacity indicates the ideal strength of the clamp measured during the clamp manufacturing process. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity due to several factors, such as position of spindle in the clamping bar and the opposing force applied on the clamp.

Q. What are the recommended coupling greases for use with Destaco clamps when servicing?

A. A coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC is recommended for use with the brand's mechanical clamps.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. Yes, All of the Destaco carbon steel clamps are zinc plated to resist & reduce wear & tear due to harsh industrial environments. Destaco also offers stainless steel clamps for applications requiring clamping in outdoor conditions.