DESTACO 215-S Horizontal Hold Down Toggle Clamp, Solid Bar, Flanged Base

Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp is designed for applications where hold-down action can effectively substitute fasteners. It features a compact and low height design for confined spaces. This horizontal clamp is equipped with a handle that can be operated either from the front or the sides. This hold down clamp comes with a flanged base featuring a solid hold down bar, clamp bar opening angle up to 87 degrees and a holding capacity of 200 lb. It comes with a handle, a lever system and a securing bar. The securing bar ensures that the objects won't move and the lever system applies enough pressure on the object to keep the workpiece steady for work. The clamp features a fixed design to secure and loosen workpieces without moving the clamp itself. This Destaco horizontal hold down clamp is incorporated with a linkage system that applies powerful clamping force with little effort to lock or unlock. This toggle clamp is used to hold workpieces in place using a horizontal lever handle that lays flat when the clamp is engaged. Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down clamp is integrated with an automatic pressure adjustment system that automatically adjusts the clamp's pressure. This allows the clamping of workpieces of varying sizes. Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp is made of stainless steel and has a horizontal handle parallel to the clamping bar.

Uses:

Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down clamp is designed for assembly, light duty clamping and woodworking applications in the aerospace, automotive, food & packaging, and consumer goods industries.

Features:

• Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp is the smallest of Destaco horizontal hold down clamps.
• It features a low-profile design featuring a solid bar & a flanged base to prevent obstruction and is ideal for light duty clamping in tight spaces.
• This unit is supplied with a neoprene spindle for maximum holding force.
• Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp can accommodate M6 spindle accessories.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 205208-M: These spindle assemblies feature threaded rods that aid in the mounting of Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp to secure material to work surfaces. These spindles can be adjusted to accommodate materials of varying thicknesses. They can also be used to replace worn-out / damaged spindles to extend the service life of your clamps and reduce the risk of marring when rubber stoppers begin to wear away.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp conforms to international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 for ensuring environmental health & safety, and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 215-S horizontal hold down toggle clamp comes with a flanged base featuring threaded mounting holes that help the unit to be easily installed to surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How do horizontal toggle clamps operate?

A. Horizontal toggle clamps use an over-center locking action to hold a workpiece or fixture in the locked position.

Q. How can we measure the capacity of a toggle clamp?

A.The capacity of a particular toggle clamp can be measured by calculating the distance between the clamping plate (at its highest position) & the workbench.

Q. How does a hold down toggle clamp work?

A. The toggle clamp actuates against the workpiece and compresses or stretches the equipped linkages to keep the workpiece stationary.

Q. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps when rebuilding?

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

Q. How do you adjust a horizontal toggle clamp?

A. After clamping, the clamp can be adjusted by loosening / tightening the spindle nut (supplied with selected units for protection from abrasion, twisting or flexing).

Q. Can Destaco handle grips be removed from their clamps?

A. In general, Destaco handle grips can be detached by sliding them off. However, some grips would have to be cut off as they are vinyl dipped to fit the contour of the underlying handle design.

Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

A. The holding capacity or the holding force depicts the clamp's capability to hold down equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar 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.