DESTACO 482 Squeeze Action Clamp, Forged Alloy Steel Construction

Destaco 482 squeeze action clamp, also known as manual toggle clamp or squeeze action plier clamp, is used to firmly grasp or attach objects. It is designed for quick & flexible clamping, molding, assembling, welding, bending and compressing applications in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries. The clamp is well suited for providing quick & flexible clamping in high workload environments. This clamp features jaws that are automatically locked while closing and one or both the handles are squeezed against the central position to hold workpieces tightly. The plier clamp is supplied with 1 or 2 adjustable spindles to secure materials to work surfaces and offer convenience of easy one hand opening with trigger release function. Destaco squeeze action clamp features drop forged alloy steel construction for increased strength and is machined to close tolerances for a maximum holding capacity of 1200 lb. This clamp comes with a vinyl grip to fit the contour of underlying hand design. The clamp can accommodate hex head spindle accessory for high performance workholding, automation and containment solutions.

Uses:

This Destaco 482 squeeze action plier clamp offers a wide combination of features, making it adaptable to applications such as assembling, welding and plastic injection molding in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 482 squeeze action plier clamp has forged alloy steel construction for additional strength.
• This clamp is capable of handling loads up to 1200 lb.
• It is supplied with 1 or 2 adjustable spindles to secure materials to work surfaces.
• The clamp offers a two-way trigger release function for smooth opening and closing.
• This plier clamp accommodates adjustable swivel foot threaded spindle accessory.
• It provides jaw width up to 6 inches for versatility.
• It comes with a vinyl grip to fit the contour of the underlying hand design.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 468206-M: This brand's replacement swivel foot spindle is designed for Destaco 482 squeeze action clamp for high performance workholding. It comes with jam nuts to permit clamping distance adjustments.

Standards and Approvals:

Destaco 482 squeeze action plier clamp meets international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 to ensure environmental health, utmost user safety and quality performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 482 squeeze action plier clamp use welding or mounting holes for automatically locking and attaching the clamp to the surface while closing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is a squeeze action plier clamp?

A. Destaco squeeze action plier clamps are manually operated squeeze style clamps that are used for various applications including plastic injection moulding, welding & assembly. They are ideal for the automotive, aerospace and food & packaging industries.

Q. What is manual clamping?

A. Unlike pneumatic straight line action clamps, regular manual clamps from Destaco feature separate handles for engaging the plunger to hold the workpiece in place.

Q. What does holding capacity mean in terms of clamps?

A. The holding capacity or the holding force depicts the clamp's capability to hold down equipment or sheet metal on assembly lines or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. What does clamping force mean?

A. Clamping force is the amount of force actually applied to a workpiece by closing & locking the clamp. It is normally less than the stated holding capacity. The actual clamping force depends on various factors, including cylinder bore, cylinder area, spindle position (clamping arm length) and available air pressure. In most cases, the clamping force is approximately 2 to 3 times the force exerted by a pneumatic cylinder.

Q. Which grease is ideal for Destaco clamps for their rebuilding?

A. A coupling grease like Mobil XTC should be used when dealing with Destaco mechanical clamps, while the Magnalube G grease is great for use with pneumatic cylinder seals.

Q. What is the significance of the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps?

A. There is no such significance of the colour of the clamp's handle, as it only represents a recognisable area. This helps operators in finding the handle quickly & easily.

Q. Does Destaco supply any water resistant clamp sensors?

A. Yes, Destaco also supplies inductive sensors designed in accordance with IP65 standards to ensure protection from powerful hydraulic jets, dust & heavy rain.