DESTACO 217-U Toggle Clamp 2.31 Inch Clamp Arm, Steel, 200 lb Capacity

Destaco 217-U horizontal hold down clamp is designed for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces in woodworking & manufacturing facilities. This hold down action clamp is suitable for applications that require working on the same workpiece repeatedly. It features a low profile design that minimises the space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby enabling ease of operation in confined spaces. Its U shaped bar is designed for enabling quick spindle adjustment along the holding bar length. This feature enables the worker to adjust the toggle clamp for workpieces of different sizes. Additionally, this toggle clamp comes with a neoprene spindle that keeps the workpiece stationary throughout the operation & prevents it from loosening / slipping. This clamp has steel construction for ensuring strength and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining & metalworking applications. This toggle clamp is also offered in stainless steel made, straight base U bar and flanged base open bar variants on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

• This horizontal hold down clamp from Destaco is designed for performing assembly operations, checking closures & fixtures, and woodworking applications in industrial facilities. It can also be used for welding & food processing operations but is not recommended for machining applications.

Features:

• Destaco 217-U horizontal hold down clamp comes with a slip resistant neoprene spindle that prevents the workpiece from slipping & losing grip mid operation.
• Its steel construction prevents the clamp from bending / breaking under heavy loads and allows withstanding highly abrasive environments / industrial conditions.
• Its low profile design enables ease of installation in confined spaces and ensures that minimum overhead clearance is required during clamping.
• This clamp features a plastic handle for minimising user fatigue over prolonged use & preventing the hand from slipping mid operation.
• It has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for ensuring secure installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
• Its clamp bar & handle can open up to 91 & 61 degrees, respectively.
• It has a U bar style clamping arm for providing a maximum holding capacity of 200 lb.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 202208-M flat tip bonded neoprene spindle is ideal for replacing broken / worn out spindles on horizontal hold down clamp
• Destaco 215105 flanged washer is used to maintain sufficient load for tightening bolts & gaskets of a flange.

Standards and Approvals:

• This horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015

Installation:

• Destaco 217-U horizontal hold down clamp has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for enabling installation on flat surfaces / workbenches using a 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, for various industrial applications like metalworking and woodworking.

Q. How do horizontal hold down clamps work?

A. Some U bar style clamping arm clamps feature a flat tip bonded neoprene spindle that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the spindle against the workpiece and prevents it from moving mid operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.

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 holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

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

Q. What does the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps mean?

A. The red coloured handles on Destaco clamps just denote a recognisable area. This is done to alert the worker / operator where the operating handle is and where he should grab it. Its colour has no additional significance to the working of the clamp.

Q. What is the difference between a vertical & horizontal toggle clamp?

A. The difference lies in the positioning of the handle when the clamp is in the locked position. A vertical clamp handle is positioned vertically (perpendicular to the base) when in locked position, while in the case of a horizontal toggle clamp, it is positioned horizontally (parallel to the base).

Q. Does the brand offer horizontal hold down clamps in other base mounting styles?

A. Yes, in addition to this flanged base U bar variant, Destaco offers straight base U bar (Destaco 217-UB) and flanged base open bar (Destaco 217-U-L) horizontal clamps as well. For highly abrasive conditions, using the stainless steel constructed Destaco 217-USS toggle clamp is recommended.