De-sta-co 201-U Toggle Clamp Vertical 100 Lb U-bar

Product Description

The DE-STA-CO 201-U is a manual hold-down toggle clamp with a vertical handle orientation, designed to secure workpieces during machining, welding, assembly, or fixture work. It delivers a holding capacity of 100 pounds (440 N) and features a U-bar with a fixed spindle end, giving operators a reliable clamping point on flat or slightly irregular surfaces. The flanged base provides a stable four-hole mounting footprint. The straight red handle moves through 55 degrees of travel to lock the bar in place, and the bar opens 100 degrees for quick workpiece loading and unloading. The zinc-finished carbon steel construction resists corrosion in light industrial environments.

The 201-U is suited for light-duty fixturing applications in fabrication shops, production lines, and assembly jigs where a compact, low-profile clamp is needed. Its small overall footprint - 2.04 inches long and 3.08 inches tall - makes it appropriate for tight fixture layouts. The M5x0.8 spindle thread allows fine height adjustment, with 0.73 inches of spindle travel to accommodate workpiece thickness variation. This clamp is typically installed by machinists, toolmakers, or fixture builders in manual or semi-automated workholding setups.

Key Features

• 100 lb (440 N) holding capacity for light-duty fixturing
• Vertical handle with 55-degree handle movement for positive lock engagement
• U-bar with fixed spindle end and M5x0.8 thread; 0.73 inches of spindle travel
• 100-degree bar opening for fast workpiece loading and unloading
• Flanged base with four mounting holes for rigid, stable fixture mounting
• Zinc-finish coating over carbon steel construction; includes two flanged washers, two nuts, and spindle

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit clamp for standard toggle-clamp fixture applications requiring a vertical hold-down style with a flanged base and U-bar configuration.

Installation Notes

Mount the flanged base to a flat fixture plate using four fasteners through the 0.17-inch diameter mounting holes, spaced 0.63 inches lengthwise and 0.94 inches widthwise between centers. Adjust the fixed spindle to the correct height before tightening the included nuts and flanged washers. Always confirm the clamp is fully toggled to its locked position before applying load to the workpiece. Inspect the toggle linkage and spindle thread regularly for wear or damage in high-cycle applications.