Automotive & Transportation Industries: Products

• Power Clamps and Pin Clamps
  • Automation Power Clamps
  • Pneumatic Pin Clamps
• Pneumatic Clamps and Hydraulic Clamps
  • Pneumatic Clamps
  • Hydraulic Clamps
• Manual Clamps
  • Vertical Clamps
  • Horizontal Clamps
  • Straight-Line Action Clamps
  • Variable Stroke Straight-Line Action Clamps
  • Squeeze Action Plier Clamps
  • Latch Clamps
• Robotic End of Arm Tooling (End Effectors)
  • Comprehensive Standard Product Offerings
  • Customized Material Handling Solutions
• Precision Indexers

Power Clamps and Pin Clamps

Automation Power Clamps

Automation power clamps are designed for requirements of the automotive and sheet metal processing industries. They are the perfect choice when it comes to clamping, holding and positioning metal sheets and other components on and in a fixture. Enclosed versions are particularly well suited to welding systems.

Sensors are available to monitor arm position. This optional feature is a distinct advantage in automatic production systems.

All clamps share one common feature: they are designed to last millions of cycles if the application complies with guidelines.

Pneumatic Pin Clamps

All series pneumatic pin clamps feature a fully enclosed body-to-product mechanism from contaminates in welding applications. Hardened tool steel pins have full 360 degree Geometric sheet metal contact with a closed-off design when clamped and unclamped to prevent contamination from entering the unit.

• 82P Series pneumatic pin clamps are designed to locate and clamp sheet metal in welding and material transfer applications.
• 52 Series manual pin clamps are designed for prototype build, short run production and CMM manual pallet systems.
• 86P Series locating pin clamps are used to position and center sheets in fixtures and handling systems. They feature a retractable pin and integrated wiper ring to remove weld spatter on piston rods.
• All series feature a fully enclosed body to protect mechanism from contaminates in welding applications. Hardened tool steel pins have full 360 degree geometric sheet metal contact with a closed-off design when clamped and unclamped to prevent contamination from entering the unit.

Pneumatic Clamps and Hydraulic Clamps

Pneumatic Clamps

• Protected design: Enclosed assembly reduces maintenance by retaining lubrication and protecting moving parts.
• Flexible performance: Clamping force can be maintained even when removed from air supply.
• Extreme capabilities: High temperature models can withstand continuous exposure to 500°F (260°C) and short exposure to 700°F (370°C).
• Efficient size: High clamping forces are provided in a compact, space-efficient design.

Hydraulic Clamps

• System flexibility: MRO interchange provides the ability to upgrade and interchange with other brands.
• Highly adaptable: Products feature multiple mounting and plumbing options.
• Durable design: Advanced seal and wiper technology resists contamination and leaks, while corrosion-resistant metal surfaces increase product life.
• Improved productivity: Setup times are significantly reduced through the ability to clamp an entire fixture from one location.

Manual Clamps

Vertical Clamps

• Durable construction: High performance achieved through torsion-protected, hardened bushings, stainless steel rivets and zinc plating.
• Safe design: Oil-resistant, ergonomically shaped DE-STA-CO handle grip increases operational safety.
• Advanced design: DE-STA-CO Toggle Lock Plus integrates a release lever that eliminates the possibility of unintentional opening and closing.
• Bar openings: Range from 80 degrees to 140 degrees
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 200 pounds to 1,400 pounds (90 kg to 635 kg)

Horizontal Clamps

• Durable construction: High performance achieved through stainless steel rivets and zinc plating.
• Safe design: Oil-resistant, vinyl-dipped DE-STA-CO handle grip increases operational safety.
• Advanced design: DE-STA-CO Toggle Lock Plus integrates a release lever that eliminates the possibility of unintentional opening and closing.
• Bar openings: Range from 70 degrees to 90 degrees
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 60 pounds to 1,680 pounds (25 kg to 760 kg)

Straight-Line Action Clamps

• Flexible performance: Models lock in both the extended and retracted positions.
• Durable construction: High performance achieved through stainless steel rivets and zinc plating.
• Safe design: Oil-resistant, ergonomically shaped DE-STA-CO handle grip increases operational safety.
• Adaptable solution: Plunger contains internal threading.
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 300 pounds to 800 pounds (135 kg to 360 kg)

Variable Stroke Straight-Line Action Clamps

• Flexible operation: To meet applications' specific needs, both one-hand and two-hand operation models are available.
• Multiple mounting options: Models include options for foot base mounting, flange mounting and through hole mounting.
• High flexibility: Versatile clamps use interchangeable plungers for one- or two-hand operation.
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 300 pounds to 2,000 pounds (135 kg to 905 kg)

Squeeze Action Plier Clamps

• Increased flexibility: High quality clamping forces are provided where permanent, stationary clamping of workpieces is not possible.
• Durable construction: Heavy strength, drop-forged steel is used to guarantee maximum performance and reliability.
• Safe design: Oil-resistant, vinyl-dipped DE-STA-CO handle grip increases operation safely.
• Efficient operation: Some models feature a two-way trigger release for fast and easy opening of clamp.
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 100 pounds to 1,200 pounds (45 kg to 545 kg)

Latch Clamps

• Advanced design: DE-STA-CO Toggle Lock Plus integrates a thumb control lever to eliminate the possibility of unintentional opening.
• Durable construction: High performance achieved through stainless steel rivets and zinc plating.
• Safe design: Oil-resistant, ergonomically-shaped DE-STA-CO handle grip increases operational safety.
• Complete solution: U-shaped hooks and latch plates are included with clamps.
• Holding capacity: Ranges from 360 pounds to 2,000 pounds (165 kg to 905 kg)

Robotic End of Arm Tooling (End Effector) Solutions

Comprehensive Standard Product Offering

• Vacuum Products: DE-STA-CO offers several families and sizes of vacuum cups for different surfaces, contours and applications. Auto-Release Venturi (ARV) cup mounts provide quick part release while requiring only one air line and one valve.
• Pneumatic Modular Grippers, GRI Modular Gripper (toggle-locking mechanism): Excellent for gripping and transporting panels within very short cycle times.
• Pneumatic Modular Grippers, GR84 Enclosed Mini Gripper (locking mechanism protected from contaminates): Excellent for gripping and transporting panels within very short cycle times.
• Pneumatic Pivot Units: Pivot units are offered in three different styles: medium-duty, heavy-duty and super-duty. Each style is available in different sizes, depending on application requirements. Pivot units can be front, back or side mounted so they can be used as a tip, dump, or rotate unit.
• Pneumatic Weld Slide Units: Offered in three different sizes with four standard strokes for each size. Weld slides feature sealed, self-lubricating bearing systems which are easy to maintain and repair.

Customized Material Handling Solutions

Bodybuilder™ Robotic End Effector System: Features octagonal booms and clamp mounts designed to be stiff under the twisting, bending moments of a robot's motion. The patented alignment system allows modular components to be replaced individually and easily returned to their original positions.

SpiderGrip Modular Geometric End Effectory System: Components are made of high grade aircraft quality aluminum. This tooling system offers high strength-to-weight ratios and maintains dimensional accuracy when replacing individual components.

Carbon Fiber World Tool: A high-strength, lightweight tooling solution designed to dramatically increase overall performance in production while decreasing vibration. Internal steel mounting plates ensure solid connection between boom and automation.

Round Tooling Systems: Ideal for small part handling and unusually shaped objects. This tooling system is constructed of lightweight aluminum and offers a high volume, low cost and fully customizable solution.

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