DESTACO 81L20-10100 Pneumatic Power Clamp, Aluminium, Horizontal Clamping Arm

Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp is designed with superior reliability, durability, longevity and precision, and is specifically intended for harsh welding environments requiring superior clamping power. This pneumatic swing clamp utilises compressed air to hold workpieces in place. It has a pneumatic cylinder with an input port to connect to a source of compressed air. This pneumatic hold down clamp has an aluminium body and a horizontal clamping, steel arm for increased strength and durability. Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp holds products securely in place to ensure error free operations and is intended for harsh welding environments that demand superior clamping power for improved durability, reliability & precision. This pneumatic clamp is integrated with hardened rivets & bushings at pivot points to fix, rotate & move the handle bar for the required work position. Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic swing clamp is equipped with a patented Toggle Lock mechanism for locking the clamp in a fixed position if a sudden pressure drop or hose disconnection is detected. This pneumatic swing clamp can handle a maximum load of 73.8 lb at pressures up to 72 psi, within temperatures ranging from -14 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This pneumatic power clamp is compatible with Destaco seal kits (81L16-1-00) for unobstructed functioning of the clamp, as well as accommodates sensors (8EA-109-1) that can be mounted to cylinders having T-slot grooves. These sensors are activated with a magnetic ring which is installed on the cylinder of the clamps.

Uses:

Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp is integrated with a broad combination of features, making it adaptable to applications such as gripping, clamping, system checking, fixturing & testing, welding, CNC machining and locating applications in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp employs compressed air to perform clamping operation.
• Its lightweight aluminium construction allows use in harsh welding environments demanding superior clamping force.
• This pneumatic swing clamp features a miniature design & horizontal clamping arm that are ideal for confined areas.
• It is supplied with a magnetic ring for position sensing.
• Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp incorporates front and side mounting styles for user convenience.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 81L20-1-00: These Destaco replacement seal kits are designed for unobstructed functioning of the clamps and ensure high performance workholding, automation and containment solutions.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp is constructed in accordance with international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 for ensuring environmental health & safety, and efficient performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 81L20-10100 pneumatic hold down clamp features threaded holes and comes with the ability to mount from front or side of the clamp.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Are these pneumatic power clamps available in different cylinder bore sizes?

A. Yes, Destaco 81L Series pneumatic power clamps are available in cylinder bore sizes up to 25 mm. The number after '81L' represents the cylinder bore size. For example, 81L12 denotes cylinder bore size of 12 mm & 81L16 denotes cylinder bore size of 16 mm.

Q. How are pneumatic power clamps measured?

A. Destaco offers pneumatic power clamps in multiple variants having different holding capacities. The capacity of a particular clamp can be measured by calculating the distance between the clamping plate (at its highest position) & the workbench.

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

A. The most important consideration is 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.

Q. Why would you need a power clamp?

A. Destaco power clamps are specially designed for use in automated manufacturing processes where the requirement is to accurately clamp components repeatedly, quickly and accurately. They are ideal for applications where there is limited or no access to manually activate the clamp either because of space limitation (hence, manual access isn't possible) or because the clamp is located remotely.

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 the equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. What does clamping pressure mean?

A. The holding power of a toggle clamp is a crucial factor to take into account before starting an application. The operator has to place the right amount of pressure on the workpiece while clamping. We suggest not to exceed the recommended pressure because it may tremendously damage your workpiece. In addition, too little weight is also not ideal.