DESTACO 2013-UR Hold Down Clamp, Horizonal Handle, Flanged Base

Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp is ideal for applications where hold-down action can effectively substitute fasteners. It is compact in size and low in height 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 U shaped hold down bar, clamp bar opening angle up to 71 degrees and a holding capacity of 295 lb. This horizontal hold down clamp offers a stationary alternative to removable clamps when performing repetitive tasks. Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp is made of steel and has a horizontal handle parallel to the clamping bar. 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 it steady for work. This 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 even 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 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp features an automatic pressure adjustment system that automatically adjusts the clamp's pressure. This allows the clamping of workpieces of varying sizes to adjust the pressure themselves. This model is equipped with the Toggle Lock Plus release lever that prevents accidental opening due to vibration.

Uses:

Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp offers a wide combination of features, making it adaptable for applications such as assembling & testing, light machining and woodworking .It is ideal for use in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp offers excellent hand clearance for reducing pinch points.
• It comes with a fixed handle that is equipped with pivot capability to ensure smooth clamping.
• This horizontal hold down clamp comes with a flanged base having threaded holes for easy installation.
• Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp has clamp bar opening angle up to 71 degrees.
• This horizontal hold down clamp is capable of holding loads up to 295 lb.
• It is supplied with a spindle that contacts the workpiece vertically.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 2013208-M: These flat tip bonded neoprene spindles are used with Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp to provide a cushion between clamps & clamped items, thereby securing material to work surfaces in milling, drilling and welding applications. They provide excellent oil resistance and are LABS (silicone) free. These spindles are capable of being operated at temperatures ranging from -22 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp is constructed according to international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 for ensuring environmental health & safety, and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 2013-UR horizontal hold down clamp has a flanged base featuring holes that allow easy & quick mounting of the workpiece on the fixture plate.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How are horizontal toggle clamps used?

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

Q. How are toggle clamps measured?

A. Toggle clamps are available in multiple variants having different holding capacities. 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 in a stationary position.

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

A. While dealing with the brand's mechanical clamps, we would recommend using a coupling grease like Mobil XTC. Pneumatic cylinder seals require the Magnalube G grease. They only require a few drops of lubricating oil to keep them in excellent condition.

Q. How do you adjust a horizontal toggle clamp?

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

Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer replacement spindles for hold down clamps?

A. Yes, Raptor Supplies provides Destaco spindles for hold down clamps, to replace worn out units and protect them from damage caused by abrasion / twisting / flexing.

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, including 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.