De-sta-co 217-U Toggle Clamp Horizontal 200 Lb U-bar

Product Description

The DE-STA-CO 217-U is a manual hold-down toggle clamp designed for horizontal clamping applications where a secure, repeatable hold-down force is required. Built from carbon steel with a zinc finish coating, this clamp delivers a 200 lb (890 N) holding capacity through a straight, red-handled lever mechanism. The U-bar design with a fixed spindle provides consistent clamping pressure across a workpiece surface. Handle travel is 61 degrees and bar opening is 91 degrees, allowing efficient one-hand operation without repositioning. This clamp is installed by machinists, fixture builders, assembly technicians, and production line operators.

The 217-U is suited for workholding fixtures, jigs, and production assembly setups in light manufacturing and fabrication environments. The flanged base with six mounting holes mounts directly to fixture plates, welding tables, or machine beds. The M6x1.0 fixed spindle includes one spindle, two nuts, and two washers for ready installation. Overall length is 6.58 inches and overall height is 1.95 inches, making it a compact solution where clearance is limited. Applications include woodworking jigs, metal fabrication fixtures, and repetitive assembly operations requiring fast part loading and unloading.

Key Features

• 200 lb (890 N) holding capacity for reliable workholding in production environments
• Horizontal handle orientation with 61-degree handle movement for ergonomic one-hand actuation
• 91-degree bar opening provides clear access for fast part loading and unloading
• Flanged base with six mounting holes and 0.22-inch diameter holes for secure fixture mounting
• M6x1.0 fixed spindle with 1.54-inch spindle travel allows clamping height adjustment
• Carbon steel construction with zinc finish coating for durability in shop environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hold-down toggle clamp for use in manual workholding fixtures, jigs, and assembly tooling requiring horizontal clamping with a U-bar and flanged base configuration.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by fixture builders or maintenance technicians using standard hand tools. Mount the flanged base to a flat, rigid surface using fasteners through the six provided mounting holes before applying clamping loads. Verify spindle height adjustment is locked with both supplied nuts before putting the clamp into production use. Inspect the over-center lock position at initial setup to confirm the clamp seats fully into the locked position under load.