Variable stroke straight line action clamps are ideally used to hold workpieces of varying thicknesses & tolerances. They are suitable for clamping operations in difficult to reach areas like between ribs and hollow space. These clamps have compact design for installation in areas having less space. Destaco FO Series clamps feature flange base foot mounting for quick installation on a flat, horizontal workpiece / surface. They are equipped with a rotatable hand lever / wheel to engage a plunger against the workpiece. Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp comes with a round plunger having a height of 1.18 inches and travel limit of 2.36 inches. This variable stroke, straight line action clamp has a fixed plunger stroke of 60 mm and clamping stroke of 4 mm. It is actuated using a one handed lever for easy & quick operation. This clamp provides a maximum holding capacity of 2020 lb. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in a variant having two handed actuation (plunger & hand lever). We also supply similar clamps having front flange & through hole mounting base.
Uses:
Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp is ideal for applications, such as welding and assembly in aerospace, automotive, consumer goods and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp has foot mount flanged base for secure installation on a horizontal surface.
- This clamp offers a maximum load holding capacity of 2020 lb.
- It 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 1.18 inches and travel limit of 2.36 inches.
- This clamp can only hold axial loads and require an additional radial support of the plunger for handling side loads.
- It is made of steel for strength and durability to prevent bending / breaking under heavy load.
- The clamp has a fixed plunger stroke of 60 mm and clamping stroke of 4 mm.
Compatible Accessories:
- Destaco K1222, K508, K612, K816: These swivel thrust pads are used along with Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp to provide high performance workholding without damaging the clamped surfaces.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp features foot mounted flanged base with threaded holes for quick mounting on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
- This clamp can be easily unscrewed using a screwdriver for relocation from one place to another.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer Destaco FO-161-60 straight line action clamp in other variants?
A. Raptor Supplies also offers Destaco FO-162-60 straight line action clamps having one handed wheel 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 lever or handle for pushing the plunger against 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, such as the position of the attached 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 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.
