DESTACO 533-L Vertical Hold Down Locking Clamp, 1500 lb Capacity

Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp is suitable for holding down workpieces against flat surfaces / workbenches in metalworking facilities. It features hardened steel pivot pins & bushings for durability. Destaco vertical hold down clamp has carbon steel construction which is zinc plated for minimising damage / wear against highly abrasive conditions & outdoor environments. This toggle clamp is a suitable choice for operations where there is a requirement to clamp / detach the workpiece repeatedly throughout the operation. It comes with a solid style clamping bar for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping. The clamp features large bar guides for delivering high lateral support for ensuring secure clamping. Its solid bar clamping arm can be modified and is capable of accommodating various application requirements. Destaco vertical clamp is designed for ensuring a long life cycle when using a standard clamping arm and spindle. However, this clamp is not recommended for machining, checking closures, woodworking and food & packaging applications. Destaco 533 Series clampsare also available in straight base solid bar options on Raptor Supplies.

Uses:

Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp is designed for various heavy duty clamping applications, such as welding, checking fixtures & other assembly tasks.

Features:

• Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp features hardened steel pivot pins & bushings for durability.
• It features carbon steel construction which is zinc plated for minimising damage / wear against highly abrasive conditions & outdoor environments.
• Destaco vertical hold down clamp comes with a solid style clamping bar for keeping the workpiece stationary throughout the operation while preventing it from loosening / slipping.
• The clamp features large bar guides for delivering high lateral support to ensure secure clamping.
• Its solid bar clamp arm can be modified for accommodating various application requirements.
• Destaco vertical hold down clamp has a plastic handle for minimising user fatigue over prolonged usage.
• Destaco also offers a wide variety of vertical hold down clamps in a range of configurations & styles, such as J hook style clamping arm, low profile T style handle & Toggle Lock Plus enabled clamps.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 533108-M Destaco bolt retainer is designed to be used with Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp for adding functionality to the unit.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 international industry standards.

Installation:

• Destaco 533-L vertical hold down clamp has a flanged base with two pairs of mounting holes for enabling secure installation on flat surfaces. Upon requirement, this toggle clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewing the screws using a simple screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

A. Yes, in addition to Destaco 533-L flanged base solid bar variant, the brand also offers straight base solid bar (Destaco 533-LB & Destaco 535-LB) vertical clamps as well.

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 the equipment or a sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. What is a vertical hold down clamp?

A. Destaco vertical hold down clamps are specially designed clamps that are used for holding a workpiece stationary against a flat surface / workbench for various industrial applications like woodworking & metalworking.

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.

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

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

Q. How do vertical hold down clamps work?

A. Some solid bar style clamps, such as Destaco 533-L, feature a solid bar that is manually operated using a handle / lever. This handle movement pushes the clamping bar 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. Whenever you're dealing with the brand's mechanical clamps, it is recommended to use a coupling grease like Mobil XTC.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. Yes, carbon steel clamps from Destaco are zinc plated for withstanding & minimising wear against harsh industrial environments. For applications that require clamping in outdoor conditions, stainless steel variants are also available.