DESTACO 5133-MR Straight Line Action Clamp, Toggle Lock Plus, 4600 lb, Metric

Straight line action clampsuse their plunger movement to lock it either in two positions (extended & retracted position) or in one position (only extended position). Destaco 5000 Seriesstraight line action clamps, also known as hold down action clamps feature a high strength, clamping arm for performing heavy duty operations. They are equipped with hardened bushings & steel pivot pins for enhanced service life. They are ideal for fixturing, testing, CNC machining & plastic injection moulding applications in automotive, aerospace and food & packaging industries. Destaco 5133-MR straight line action clamp features Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for secondary locking and to prevent its accidental opening during the operation. This clamp has a low profile and robust steel construction with black oxide finish for increased life and strength. It comes with a reverse acting handle that rotates backwards as the plunger moves forward to keep the handle out of the work area. This clamp has a hardened plunger with metric internal threadings to accommodate a metric threaded spindle. Raptor Supplies also offers this manual clamp in variants having solid base for strong welded, permanent installation; imperial plunger threading for secure clamping with the help of imperial threaded spindles. We also supply a similar clamp without Toggle Lock Plus feature for applications where secondary locking of the clamp is not required.

Uses:

Destaco 5133-MR straight line action clamp is used for performing welding, assembly and light machining operations on fixtures in the aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 5133-MR straight line action clamp is equipped with a round, hardened plunger having 1.38 inch height and M12 (metric) threading.
• It comes with a reverse action handle to rotate backward as the plunger advances for keeping the handle out of the work zone.
• This clamp handle opens up to 139 degrees to move the plunger up to 3.13 inches.
• The clamp has steel construction with black oxide finish and hardened plungers, pivot pins & bushings for structural strength and durability.
• It has a flanged base mounting style for quick & easily removable installation on a flat workpiece / surface.
• This clamp offers a maximum holding capacity of 4600 lb.
• It is equipped with Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for secondary locking in extended position, thereby preventing its movement during the operation.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 220203-M: Raptor Supplies offers these hex headed spindles to fit into Destaco 5133-MR clamp plunger for holding the workpieces.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 5133-MR straight line action clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 industry standards for user safety, environmental health and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Flanged base of Destaco 5133-MR straight line action clamp can be screwed on flat surface / workbench using its threaded mounting holes.
• The clamps can be removed easily by simply unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 5133-MR manual clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants, such as Destaco 5133-MBR that features solid base for permanently welded installation and Destaco 5133-R with 1/2-13 imperial threaded plunger for attaching a imperial threaded spindle to the clamp. We also deliver Destaco 5133-M clamp having similar specifications as Destaco 5133-MR clamp without Toggle Lock Plus feature to reduce operating costs in operations where secondary locking of the clamp is not required.

Q. What are the benefits of Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?

A. Selected models of the Destaco clamps come with a Toggle Lock Plus feature, providing an extra level of safety to the user and the workpiece when fixtures are inverted / in motion / in a vibratory environment. It acts as a secondary locking mechanism to ensure that the clamp stays in over-centre toggle lock condition.

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

A. The term "holding capacity" or the holding force indicates the ideal capability of the clamp, measured during manufacturing of the clamps, to hold down the equipment, workpiece or sheet metal on the assembly line or during other manufacturing processes.

Q. Does red colour of the handle signify anything on Destaco clamps?

A. The red colour of the handle alerts the operator about the location of the operating handle and the time he should grab it.

Q. Which grease is recommended for use with Destaco clamps?

A. Coupling grease, such as Mobil XTC is recommended for use with the brand's mechanical clamps.

Q. Can the handles of Destaco clamps be removed?

A. Most of the Destaco clamps feature grips that can be easily removed by sliding them off. But some of the handle grips undergo vinyl dipping to fit the underlying handle and hence, have to be cut off for removing them.

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.