DESTACO 7-59 Vertical Hold Down Clamp, Cam Action, Solid Bar, 1000 lb

Vertical hold down clamps feature a straight handle that is oriented perpendicularly to the base when in locked position. This handle push the clamping arm or the attached spindle assembly against workpieces for secure clamping. These manual clamps are ideal for applications requiring repeated clamping / detaching of workpieces throughout the operations. Destaco 7-59 vertical hold down clamp is made of carbon steel for heavy duty applications and resisting damage / wear due to abrasive conditions. This manual toggle clamp is used to hold workpieces against flat surfaces during woodworking, light machining, metalworking, manufacturing & closure operations. It features a solid clamping bar that can be cut, welded or modified to accommodate diverse application requirements. The clamping bar can open up to 95 degrees for easily loading & unloading workpieces. This cam action clamp holds the workpieces of varying thicknessess to prevent frequent changing of clamps and keeping workpieces stationary throughout the operation. It has a flange base with threaded holes for secured mounting. Raptor Supplies also offers variants of these clamps having holding capacities of 475, 600 and 1600 lb.

Uses:

• This Destaco 7-59 vertical hold down clamp is used for welding, assembly & testing and light machining operations in the aerospace, consumer goods, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 7-59 vertical hold down clamp has heavy-duty carbon steel construction for structural rigidity, long life and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• This clamp is equipped with a straight vertical handle having 95 degrees clamp bar opening for moving the clamp arm.
• It has flange base for secured mounting, providing a maximum holding capacity of 1000 lb.
• This cam action clamp can accommodate workpieces of varying thicknessess to prevent frequent changing of clamps.
• It has solid clamping bar that can be modified to handle varying application requirements.
• This vertical hold down clamp has a height of 2.19 inches and clamp arm length of 3.5 inches.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 7-59 vertical hold down clamp has heavy-duty carbon steel construction for structural rigidity, long life and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
• This clamp is equipped with a straight vertical handle having 95 degrees clamp bar opening for moving the clamp arm.
• It has flange base for secured mounting, providing a maximum holding capacity of 1000 lb.
• This cam action clamp can accommodate workpieces of varying thicknessess to prevent frequent changing of clamps.
• It has solid clamping bar that can be modified to handle varying application requirements.
• This vertical hold down clamp has a height of 2.19 inches and clamp arm length of 3.5 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 7-59 clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers similar manual clamp variants having holding capacities of 475 lb, 600 lb and 1600 lb.

Q. How do vertical hold down clamps work?

A. Vertical hold down clamps are manually operated using vertical handles / levers to move their clamping arms. This handle movement pushes the clamping arm or the attached 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 positioned vertically or perpendicular to the base when in a locked position, whereas the horizontal toggle clamp is positioned horizontally 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, workpiece or sheet metal on assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.

Q. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?

A. Clamping force or exerting force refers to the actual force that the clamp exerts onto the workpiece for holding it. The holding force or capacity provides a measure of ideal strength of the clamp, measured during the manufacturing process. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity, depending upon several factors like position of spindles in clamping bars and opposing force applied on the clamp.

Q. Which lubricant is recommended for use with Destaco clamps while servicing?

A. Coupling grease like Mobil XTC is recommended to be used during rebuilding or maintenance of the mechanical clamps.

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.

Q. Are Destaco clamps load-rated for hoisting and / or lifting applications?

A. No, Destaco clamps are not designed for hoisting or lifting applications to provide safe & secure operation.

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 the Destaco logo from the clamps.