Straight line action clampsare ideal for moving the plunger in the clamp along the axis using push / pull or straight line toggle clamping action. These clamps can be locked in both extended & retracted positions or only in the extended position, 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-SS manual clamp is integrated with a lever handle that moves a round plunger to press against a workpiece to hold it in place. It has flange base and a threaded body for through hole mounting of the clamp. This clamp features an imperial internal threaded plunger for quick fastening of imperial threaded spindles. 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 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability and preventing wear & tear under harsh abrasive conditions. We also supply similar manual clamps having steel construction for structural rigidity, Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the clamp and a metric internally threaded plunger for accommodating imperial threaded spindles.
Uses:
- This Destaco 604-SS straight line action clamp is used for checking & welding fixtures, assembly & tensioning operations in the aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 604-SS straight line action clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, durability and minimising frequent maintenance requirement due to abrasive conditions.
- It has flange base mounting style to offer a maximum holding capacity of 400 lb.
- This clamp is equipped with a round plunger having 5/16-18 inch (imperial) thread and 1.5 inch travel limit.
- It has an easy to hold, ergonomic grip handle that minimises user fatigue over prolonged usage.
- The handle rotates upwards or downwards for advancing or retreating the plunger and keeping the handle out of the work zone.
- This clamp can be locked in both retracted and extended positions for user convenience.
- It has 1.5 inch plunger height and exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 45:1 / 26:1.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies can also deliver 60690 mounting nut for quick installation of the Destaco 604-SS clamp on the flat surfaces
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 604-SS straight line action clamp is compliant to industry standards like ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 for user safety, environmental health and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 604-SS straight line action clamp is flange base mounted and through-hole mounted using the threaded body for secure installation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 604-SS manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in steel construction (604) for strength to prevent breaking / bending under heavy loads. We also supply similar clamps with M8 metric plunger thread (Destaco 604-MMSS) for secure installation of the spindle assemblies and Toggle Lock Plus mechanism (604-RSS) to prevent accidental opening of the clamp. For more variants related to Destaco 604-SS clamp, refer to 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 a plunger against the workpiece and prevent it from moving mid-operation, thereby ensuring secure clamping.
Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?
A. Destaco provides Toggle Lock Plus feature in many of the manual clamps to act as a secondary locking mechanism, ensuring 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-RSS straight line action clamp with Toggle Lock Plus feature and similar specifications as Destaco 604-SS manual clamp.
Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?
A. The term "holding capacity" or the holding force indicates the capability of the clamp to hold down the equipment, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.
Q. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?
A. Clamping force or exerting force refers to the actual force that the clamp exerts onto the workpiece for holding it. The holding force or capacity provides a measure of the ideal strength of the clamp that is measured during the manufacturing process. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity, depending upon several factors like the position of spindles in the clamping bars and the opposing force applied on the clamp.
Q. Which lubricant is recommended for use with Destaco clamps when servicing?
A. Coupling greases like Mobil XTC are recommended to use during the rebuilding or maintenance of the mechanical clamps .
Q. Does the red colour of the handle signify anything on Destaco clamps?
A. The red coloured handles alert the operator of the location of the operating handle and when should he grab it.
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.
