Straight line action clampsare ideal for moving the plunger along the axis of the clamp using push / pull or straight line toggle clamping action. These clamps can be locked in two positions (extended and retracted), allowing them to act as both pull or push clamps. They are used during fixturing, testing, CNC machining & plastic injection moulding applications in the automotive, aerospace and food & packaging industries. Destaco 604-MM manual clamp is integrated with a lever handle that moves the round plunger to press against a workpiece to hold it in place. This clamp has a threaded body for through hole mounting and metric internal threads for quick fastening of plunger. It has a compact design to minimise space requirement for clamp installation & usage, thereby increasing ease of operation in confined spaces. This manual toggle clamp has steel construction for strength & durability, and preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads.
We also offer manual clamps in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening of clamp & act as a secondary lock to ensure maintenance of the over-centre locking condition.
Uses:
- This Destaco 604-MM straight line action clamp is used for checking & welding fixtures, assembling and tensioning in the aerospace, transportation, automotive and food processing & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 604-MM straight line action clamp has flange base mounting style for a maximum holding capacity of 300 lb.
- It has steel construction for strength, durability and minimising breaking / damage / wear due to abrasive conditions.
- This clamp has a round plunger with M8 (metric) thread and 1.5 inch travel limit.
- It has an easy to hold, ergonomic grip handle that minimises user fatigue over prolonged use.
- This clamp can be locked in both retracted and extended positions for convenience.
- The clamp handle rotates upwards or downwards for advancing or retreating the plunger and keeping the handle out of the work zone.
- It has a plunger height of 0.59 inches and exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 45:1 / 26:1.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco offers 207943 hex head stainless steel spindle for clamping workpieces securely to Destaco 604-MM clamp.
- Raptor Supplies can also deliver 606104-M mounting nut for quick installation on flat surfaces.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 604-MM straight line action clamp is manufactured in compliance with industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 for environmental health, safety and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 604-MM straight line action clamp is through-hole mounted using the threaded body for secure installation.
- When required, this clamp can be easily removed by simply unscrewing using a screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 604-MM manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in a variant having stainless steel construction (604-MMSS). We also supply similar clamps with 5/16-18 imperial plunger thread (Destaco 604) for secure installation. For more variants related to Destaco 604-MM clamp, visit the Destaco 604 Series Clamps page on our website.
Q. How does a straight line action clamp work?
A. A straight line action clamp is manually operated using a handle / lever to push the plunger against the workpiece and prevent it from moving mid operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.
Q. How to choose the right straight line action clamp?
A. Destaco clamps have steel or stainless steel construction and are available in variants having flange, narrow flange, straight or solid base mounting style for easy installation. These clamps are available in varying holding capacities to denote the maximum external force that a clamp in the locked position can resist safely, without getting deformed permanently. Straight line action clamps also feature imperial or metric plunger threads for secure installation. The customers should choose clamps on the basis of distance travelled by plungers in their extended position.
Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?
A. Destaco integrates the Toggle Lock Plus feature in many manual clamps to act as a secondary locking mechanism to ensure that the clamps stay in the over-centre toggle lock condition. This mechanism is useful when fixtures of the clamp are inverted, in motion or in a vibratory environment. It provides an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece. Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 604-MMR straight line action clamp with Toggle Lock Plus feature having similar specification as that of Destaco 604-MM manual clamp.
Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?
A. The term 'holding capacity' or 'holding force' indicates the capability of the clamp to hold down equipment, workpieces or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.
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.
