PNEUMATIC
CLAMPING FROM SHOP LINE AIR PRESSURE
DE-STA-CO
Pneumatic Clamps use air-actuated cylinders
to operate the clamping action. They are
ideal for quick clamping in repetitive production
operations, and yet are portable and economical
to use on short run jobs with temporary
fixturing.
Pneumatic Hold-Down and Straight-Line
Clamps utilize the same basic design and
operation as Manual Hold-Down or Straight-Line
Clamps, only they are operated pneumatically.
They retain the desirable toggle-lock safety
feature, so they stay mechanically locked
even with total loss of air pressure. Holding
capacities are a function of the cylinder/clamp/pressure
combination. The units are completely self-contained
and require only a pressure source
hook-up.
Pneumatic Swing Cylinder Clamps feature
a clamping arm that rotates 90, then down,
The swing of the clamping arm minimizes
obstruction in the workspace and makes loading
or unloading of parts easy. The clamping
stroke allows wide variation in part size,
with automatic adjustment on every cycle.
Loss of air pressure, however, will cause
a loss of exerting force.
Low Profile Pneumatic Retractor Clamps
are also available with a compact size and
low profile for mounting in restricted areas.
They feature a variable clamping force and
can operate in any position or mounting
angle.
Advantages: |
Limitations: |
Remote
operation |
Air
supply |
Consistent
force |
Air
hoses |
Fast |
Seals
sensitive to high temperatures |
Simultaneous
or sequenced operation of multiple
clamps |
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Standard
DE-STA-CO Pneumatic Clamps can be modified
to fit specific design or operation requirements,
including changing the Clamp assembly (bar,
base, materials, finish); the actuating
cylinder travel; the seal material (for
example, to Viton, which exhibits better
performance at higher temperatures); and
adding cushion to dampen cylinder rod return.
The Pneumatic Swing Cylinder can
be fitted with a Sensing Option. A magnetic
ring on the piston interacts with a switch
mounted on the housing to sense whether
the clamp is open or closed. The switch
the sends a signal to actuate a relay or
to a programmable controller, etc. plunger-matic
(spring-loaded) spindles, caps, flanged
washers, and bolt retainers.
A complete line of pneumatic accessories
is also available, enabling you to design
and plumb your own pneumatic circuit. These
include regulators, valves, manifolds, hose
kits, and quick connect push-in fittings.
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