DESTACO, a global provider of automation, clamping, and gripping solutions, announced its new, intelligent 92W Series Electric Power Clamps. Operating completely without compressed air, the 92W power clamps set a new standard for efficient and environmentally friendly production operations. The new clamps reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. As a plug-and-play solution, they pave the…
DESTACO adds to its heavy-duty manual clamp line
DESTACO, which offers an extensive selection of automation, engineered solutions, and work-holding solutions, has added two new models to its heavy-duty manual clamp product line. The 503-MLBR and 533-LBR models are extensions of DESTACO’s 503-MLB and 533-LB vertical toggle-lock clamps — with the new versions featuring the patented Toggle Lock Plus locking system. “The space-saving…
DESTACO releases new front-mount-base, manual clamp models
DESTACO, which offers a broad range of engineered products, announced that it is expanding the range of its horizontal and vertical toggle-lock manual clamp product line with the introduction of a front-mount-base model. The compact, space-saving, front-mount-base is designed to offer users additional flexibility in their workholding applications. “The clamp’s vertical foot provides for higher…
DESTACO updates its 800 Series manual clamps
DESTACO announced that it has completed quality enhancements for three models within its 800 Series Manual Clamp product family. These updates are in line with DESTACO’s commitment to continuously review and identify ways to improve the capabilities of its products, with an ultimate goal of achieving the highest level of innovative performance for each and…
DESTACO launches new series of pneumatic pivot units
DESTACO has launched an updated RCM/RFM series of pneumatic pivot units, designed to offer greater flexibility and space-saving installation. The new series replaces the GR and RC Series models. The components feature a toggle lock and are driven by a pneumo-hydraulic cylinder that can move large devices that are used in welding and assembly applications.…
Destaco develops new Manual Swing Clamp series
Destaco, a supplier of high-performance automation, work-holding and containment solutions, recently announced that its new line of patent-pending Manual Swing Clamps. This new family of clamps combines two existing Destaco technologies to create an easy-to-use option for fixture building/testing, welding, and assembly operations in the industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. “The development of our new…
6 advances in robotic grippers to watch
Robots have used multiple types of grippers for years, but the push for more manual dexterity has become more urgent because of rising demand from e-commerce order fulfillment and other applications. Human-level manipulation of various objects is a difficult technical challenge, and robotics developers and vendors have responded with a range of solutions. From…
More Versatility for Pneumatic Swing Clamps
DE-STA-CO has upgraded its innovative 9500 series pneumatic swing clamp to make it more versatile and easier to install. The new 9500 model features several mounting options that…
New DE-STA-CO catalog helps customers build efficient end effectors
ShareDE-STA-CO has combined several individual product line catalogs into a single easy-to-use resource for stamping press operators. The comprehensive Press Room Catalog is designed to show customers all…
Lightest standard line of end effectors
DE-STA-CO has added more than 150 parts to its Accelerate® Collection of lightweight tooling. The collection, introduced in 2013, was expanded in response to customer requests for additional options to increase automated press room stamping line speed. Accelerate is the world’s lightest standard line of end effectors. New Accelerate Collection elements include: -Crossbar and tri-axis…
DE-STA-CO Electric Pivot Unit Offers Advantages
DE-STA-CO introduces a new electric pivot unit that is smaller and lighter than traditional pneumatic units, while providing uniform torque and enhanced versatility. The 98W Electric Pivot Unit enables manufacturers to add a pivot in tight spaces and gain better operational control of electrode tip dressers, clamps and other tools. “With a pneumatic pivot unit,…
New Robohand G100 Grippers
Robohand, a DE-STA-CO brand, introduces the G100 Series blue line of pneumatic parallel grippers. The G100 Series is designed to provide machine builders and OEMs with higher-quality, low-maintenance…
DE-STA-CO to Introduce New Aerospace Assembly Clamps
DE-STA-CO will introduce a new line of workholding clamps at the AeroDef Manufacturing Summit and Exposition in Long Beach, Calif., next month. The clamps are designed specifically for fuselage, wing assembly and drilling fixtures. “Because DE-STA-CO is committed to creating solutions tailored to our customers’ needs, each of our new clamps can be modified to…