DESTACO FO-221-80 Straight Line Action Clamp, 80 mm Plunger Stroke, 4045 lb

Uses:

Destaco FO-221-80 straight line action clamp is used in various applications, such as welding and assembly in aerospace, automotive, consumer goods and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco FO-221-80 straight line action clamp has foot mount flanged base for secure installation on horizontal surfaces.
• The clamp is equipped with a one handed lever handle to press the plunger against the workpiece to hold it in place.
• This plunger has a height of 1.38 inches and travel limit of 3.15 inches.
• This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 4045 lb.
• It has steel construction to strength and durability.
• This clamp can only hold axial loads and require an additional radial support of the plunger for handling side loads.
• It has a fixed plunger stroke of 80 mm and a clamping stroke of 4 mm.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco FO-221-80 straight line action clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco FO-221-80 straight line action clamp has foot mounted flanged base with threaded holes for quick installation on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
• This clamp can be relocated from one place to another by simply unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer Destaco FO-221-80 straight line action clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies offers Destaco FO-220 straight line action clamps having two handed actuator (plunger & hand lever) for precise control of plunger travel. You can also browse through FO, FL, G Series straight line clamps page on our website for other mounting options, such as front flange & through hole base.

Q. How do straight line action clamps work?

A. Straight line action clamps are operated manually to rotate the levers or handle for pushing the clamp plunger against the workpieces and holding them securely.

Q. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?

A. The term "holding force or capacity" indicates the ideal strength of the clamp for holding down the equipment, workpieces or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other industrial applications. The holding force is measured during the clamp manufacturing process, so does not provide a practical measure of the capacity of the clamp. Clamping force or exerting force denotes the actual force exerted by the clamp onto the workpieces for holding them. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity, due to several factors like the position of spindle in the clamping bar and the opposing force applied on the clamp.

Q. Does Destaco supply customised or special versions of their clamps according to applications?

A. Destaco can supply customised versions of clamps upon request. The customisations can range from a different colour of handles to the removal of the Destaco logo from the clamps.

Q. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps?

A. A coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC is recommended for use with the brand's mechanical clamps.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. All Destaco carbon steel clamps are zinc plated to withstand & minimise wear & tear due to harsh industrial environments. Destaco also supplies stainless steel clamps for applications requiring clamping in outdoor conditions.

Q. Are Destaco clamps used for hoisting or lifting applications?

A. No, Destaco clamps are load-rated only for clamping applications. They are not designed for hoisting or lifting applications.

Q. Is Destaco variable stroke straight line action clamp ideal for side loads?

A. This clamp is designed only for axial loads. To accommodate side loads, additional radial support for the plunger is recommended.