DESTACO 8021-UE Pneumatic Hold Down Clamp with G Ports, 390 lb Capacity

Destaco 8021-UE pneumatic hold down clamp, also known as pneumatic toggle clamp, is suitable for holding down workpieces in metalworking facilities. This toggle clamp has a solid clamping arm for maximising clamping force transfer, to keep workpieces stationary throughout the operation. It features built-in flow restriction for eliminating the requirement of external flow controls and patented, enclosed linkage for machining & welding in dirty environments. The clamp is ideal for quick clamping applications in the automotive and food & packaging industries and 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. This clamp is equipped with an air actuated cylinder with an input port for connecting to the compressed air source and then utilising the compressed air to apply clamping pressure up to 145 psi, at temperatures ranging between -14 & 194 degrees Fahrenheit . Destaco 8021-UE pneumatic toggle clamp is completely self contained & requires just a single pressure source. The clamp unit is sensor ready for both round and T slot style sensors, and has a non pivoting cylinder that can easily be hard-piped into fixtures. It is equipped with hardened bushings & pins at all pivot points for long service life and is capable of withstanding loads up to 390 lb. Destaco 8021-UE clamp comes equipped with a U bar clamping arm for keeping workpieces safely in place and an ergonomic handle grip for utmost operator comfort & reducing hand fatigue.

Uses:

Destaco 8021-UE 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-UE pneumatic hold down clamp comes with built-in flow restriction to eliminate the requirement for external flow controls.
• The attached magnetic piston ring is designed for sensing piston position.
• This Destaco clamp is sensor ready for T-slot or round style sensors.
• This clamp can be hard-piped into fixtures, owing to a non-pivoting cylinder.
• The enclosed design of the unit is suitable for dirty environments.
• It is capable of handling loads up to 390 lb.
• This 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.
• Destaco 8021-UE pneumatic toggle clamp has G-Ports having G-1/8 air port size to maintain release condition.

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.
• Destaco 802450-32-1-00: These replacement seal kits are designed for the unobstructed functioning of clamps.
• Destaco 8021122: These flanged washers secure connection against vibration.

Standards and Approvals:

Destaco 8021-UE 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 clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 8021-UE pneumatic 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. Does the brand offer pneumatic clamps in other base mounting styles?

A. Yes, you can choose similar pneumatic toggle clamps (Destaco 827-U & Destaco 827-UE) that can be mounted (screw on installation) either on a vertical surface (side mounting) or on a horizontal workbench / surface (top mounting).

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. 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.