DESTACO 817-U-LC Replacement Pneumatic Toggle Clamp, U Bar Clamp Arm, 375 lb

Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic clamp employs air-actuated cylinders to apply clamping pressure & hold workpieces in place. It is suitable for quick clamping in repetitive production operations. This portable pneumatic clamp allows economical use on short-run jobs with temporary fixturing. It comes integrated with an air actuated cylinder with an input port for connecting to the compressed air source. This pneumatic hold down toggle clamp utilises compressed air for applying clamping pressure to hold the workpiece in place. Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic clamp features an enclosed design for spot & MIG welding in dirty working environments and comes with a non pivoting cylinder that can easily be hard piped into fixtures. It has an in built flow restriction system for eliminating the need for external flow controls. This pneumatic clamp comes integrated with hardened bushings & pins at all pivot points for long service life. This portable unit is completely self contained & needs only a single pressure source for added safety. It is sensor ready for round & T slot style sensors, and features an ergonomic handle design for smooth attachment of arm extensions. It is capable of handling loads up to 375 lb. Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic clamp comes equipped with a magnetic piston ring for accurate position sensing and can be operated at temperatures ranging between -14 & 194 degrees Fahrenheit.

Uses:

Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic hold down clamp offers a broad combination of features, making it adaptable to applications such as gripping, clamping, system checking, fixturing, testing, welding, CNC machining and locating in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic toggle clamp is equipped with an easily modifiable, U bar clamping arm.
• This hold down clamp incorporates built in flow controls for smooth operation and magnetic ring piston for position sensing.
• It comes with accurately machined steel components that feature hardened bushings & pivot pins.
• The sensor ready design accommodates either round or T slot style sensors.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 810169: These round reed switches are designed for use with Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic toggle clamp and feature a quick disconnect mechanism with an LED for easy set up. These IP67 rated switches can be activated by a magnetic ring installed on the clamp's cylinder. They are designed to be mounted to cylinders having 4 mm round grooves.
• Destaco 8EA-109-1: These T slot reed switches have a quick disconnect mechanism designed to be mounted to cylinders with T slot grooves. They are IP67 rated and get activated by a magnetic ring installed on the clamp's cylinder.
• Destaco 507107: These flanged washers maintain sufficient load to tighten gaskets and bolts of a flange during clamping. These washers are made of steel to provide structural rigidity and for resisting corrosion on exposed surfaces.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic toggle clamp is manufactured in accordance with international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 to ensure environmental health, utmost user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 817-U-LC replacement pneumatic hold down toggle clamp features dual mounting surfaces for maximum flexibility.

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

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

Q. What is the holding capacity of a clamp?

A. The holding capacity or holding force signifies the capability of a clamp to hold down mechanical equipment or sheet metal during automotive part assembling or manufacturing processes.

Q. What does the red colour of Destaco clamp handles signify?

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

Q. What does clamping force mean?

A. Clamping force is the amount of force actually applied to the workpiece by closing & locking the clamp. It is generally less than the stated holding capacity. The actual clamping force depends on various factors including spindle position (clamping arm length), cylinder area, cylinder bore & 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 offers inductive sensors designed in accordance with IP65 standards to provide protection from powerful hydraulic jets, dust & heavy rain.

Q. How to specify the right power clamp for a particular application?

A. The most important considerations are the size of the component that you're clamping, the amount of space available in the production process and what kind of access you need to have around the clamp. If you are clamping a very small component and you need to hold it close to the clamp, clearly a small clamp will be required. Secondly, one needs to consider the distance between the pivot point & the length of the clamp arm and the weight of the tooling. In addition, the user must also consider the amount of clamping force or holding force you need the clamp to apply.