DESTACO 8021 Pneumatic Hold Down Toggle Clamp, Steel, 390 lb Capacity

Destaco 8021 pneumatic toggle clamp is ideal for quick clamping applications in the automotive and food & packaging industries. This pneumatic clamp is equipped with an air actuated cylinder featuring an input port for connecting to the compressed air source and then utilising the compressed air to apply clamping pressure for holding the workpiece in place. Destaco 8021 pneumatic clamp has over centre toggle action linkage combined with a pneumatic cylinder to provide a device that is easily adaptable for a wide variety of applications. It is completely self contained & requires just a single pressure source. The clamp is sensor ready for both round and T slot style sensors, and features an in built flow restriction system. This eliminates the need for external flow controls, thus ensuring smooth clamping. It features an enclosed design for MIG & spot welding in dirty environments and has a non pivoting cylinder that can easily be hard-piped into fixtures. This toggle clamp is actuated by a double acting pneumatic cylinder delivering a maximum clamping pressure of 145 psig at temperatures ranging between -14 & 194 degrees Fahrenheit, and is integrated with hardened bushings & pins at all pivot points for long service life. The clamp is capable of withstanding loads up to 450 lb and comes integrated with U bar clamping arms for keeping workpieces safely in place. Destaco 8021 pneumatic toggle clamp features a magnetic piston ring for accurate position sensing and an ergonomic handle grip for utmost operator comfort & reducing hand fatigue.

Uses:

Destaco 8021 pneumatic toggle clamp is ideal for applications such as welding, grinding, assembling and light machining in the automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 8021 pneumatic toggle clamp features dual mounting surfaces that offer maximum flexibility.
• This pneumatic clamp is sensor ready to accommodate T slot or round sensors.
• It has a built in flow restriction system that eliminates the need for external flow controls.
• Destaco 8021 pneumatic hold down clamp has a magnetic piston ring that allows precise position sensing.
• The unit is self contained & requires only a pressure source for safety.
• This pneumatic toggle clamp features a large opening angle that ensures easy component removal.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 810169: These extension cordsets and coupling nuts are designed to be mounted on cylinders having 4 mm round grooves. The round reed switches with quick disconnect cables are operated by a magnetic ring fixed on the clamp's cylinder.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 8021 pull action latch clamp meets international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 to ensure environmental health, utmost user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 8021 pneumatic hold down toggle clamp can be mounted using two bolts in the side mounting holes, to secure the mounting bracket when top mounting.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What are pneumatic toggle clamps?

A. Pneumatic toggle clamps feature the same basic design and operation as manual hold-down or straight-line toggle clamps, but are operated pneumatically. They are completely self-contained and require only a pressure source hook-up.

Q. How do latch clamps work?

A. These pull action latch clamps depend on 3 main components - a handle for operating the tool, a clamping arm for contact point between the work item & clamp, and a base for attaching the clamp to the surface. Once the simple linkage system of the clamp is put in the over-centre position, the handle is pulled horizontally for creating force parallel to the base and squeeze-holding the work items.

Q. Which grease is ideal for Destaco clamps for their rebuilding?

A. A coupling grease like Mobil XTC should be used when dealing with Destaco mechanical clamps, while the Magnalube G grease is great for use with pneumatic cylinder seals.

Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

A. The holding capacity or the holding force depicts the clamp's capability to hold down equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. What is the significance of the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps?

A. There is no such significance of the colour of the clamp's handle, as it only represents a recognisable area. This helps operators in finding the handle quickly & easily.

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. Does Destaco supply any water resistant clamp sensors?

A. Yes, Destaco also supplies inductive sensors designed in accordance with IP65 standards to ensure protection from powerful hydraulic jets, dust & heavy rain.