DESTACO 309-UR Horizontal Hold Down Locking Clamp, 2.68 Inch Clamp Arm

Uses:

• Destaco 309-UR horizontal hold down clamp is designed for performing light duty clamping, assembly & testing operations, checking closures and for woodworking applications in various industrial facilities. This clamp can also be used for food & packaging, welding and machining operations.

Features:

• Destaco 309-UR horizontal hold down toggle locking clamp features a low profile handle that can be easily operated from behind or either side.
• It comes with an adjustable flat tip neoprene spindle that securely grips the workpiece in place & prevents unwanted workpiece movement during operation.
• Destaco horizontal hold down clamp features a compact design for ensuring ease of clamping in confined spaces.
• The clamp's carbon steel construction minimises damage / wear against harsh industrial environments.
• Destaco manual hold down clamp has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for ease of installation on flat surfaces / workbenches.
• Destaco also offers a wide range of horizontal hold down clamps in a range of configurations & styles like J hook style clamping arms, low profile T style handles & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.
• This manual clamp comes with the Toggle Lock Plus feature that ensures over centre locking condition is maintained throughout the operation.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 309208 flat tip neoprene spindle: It is used for replacing broken / worn out spindles on Destaco 309-UR horizontal hold down clamps.
• Destaco 235106 flanged washer: It is used to maintain sufficient load for tightening bolts & gaskets of a flange.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 309-UR horizontal hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with international industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015.

Installation:

• Destaco 309-UR horizontal hold down clamp has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for enabling secure installation on flat surfaces / workbenches. Upon requirement, this toggle clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewing the 4 screws using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

A. Yes, in addition to this carbon steel variant, Destaco also offers stainless steel (Destaco 309-USS & Destaco 307-USS) horizontal clamps.

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 hex head stainless steel 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. 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 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 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. 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 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.