De-Sta-Co UK

Horizontal Hold Down Clamps

The exceptional low height design of the DE-STA-CO Horizontal Hold-Down Clamps, allows them to move in opposite directions, unlike the handle and hold-down bar of vertical clamps. Manufactured with solid U shaped hold down bars, our horizontal hold down clamps have various mounting options. For fast food, chemical processing and other demanding industries we have horizontal hold-down clamps in durable stainless steel. Some of the models have the  added safety feature of the DE-STA-CO® Toggle Lock Plus®, which helps prevent the clamp opening unintentionally by adding a secondary lock that makes sure the over-centre locking condition is maintained, in additions some DE-STA-CO® Toggle Lock Plus® models will also lock the clamp in the open position.

Vertical Hold Down Clamps

Featuring a vertical handle the DE-STA-CO Vertical Hold-Down Clamps are capable of holding up to 5,000lbf [22,25kN]. With a minimum 90° opening angle, the hold-down bar or clamping bar is easy to load and unload. The hold-down clamp can be solid or U shaped and has a straight base on the B version or is flange mounted in the standard version. Available in stainless steel, many models also come with our innovative DE-STA-CO® Toggle Lock Plus® for added safety and to prevent the clamp from unintentionally opening or some models can lock the clamp in the opening position.

Pull Action Latch Clamps

3.The handle on the DE-STA-CO Pull-Action Latch Clamps can be placed so that the clamping pull bar (hook) is around the opposing latch and can be pushed down into the lock position. Our latch clamps are strong and robust and provide a durable closing force, making them perfect for sealing chamber doors, mould closures, and access doors. The clamps come in three styles; fixed latch type, U-hook type (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook type and in capacities of up to up to 7,500lbf. [33,4kN], for added adjustment we provide threaded "hook" or "U-bolt" type bars. We stock a number of models in stainless steel and many have the added safety feature of our DE-STA-CO® Toggle Lock Plus® the ensure that the lock doesn’t open unintentionally as well as other models that can lock the clamp in the opening position.

Squeeze Action Clamps

DE-STA-CO Squeeze Action Clamps lock automatically when closing by squeezing one or both of the handles against the central position. The clamps, also known as portable, or plier clamps, have drop-forged steel jaws on most models and many come with 1 or 2 adjustable spindles. We heat treat the alloy steel on our forged models and they are machined to close tolerances. The medium and heavy duty squeeze action clamps have an easy one hand opening system on most models thanks to the DE-STA-CO trigger release system and they provide fasts and flexible clamping.

Straight Line Action Clamps

Available in a selection of models that can hold load ratings from 100 up to16,000lbf, [445N-71,2kN], DE-STA-CO Straight-Line Action Clamps can nearly all be used as push/pull clamps, regardless of model, allowing you to lock them in two positions. The clamps are easy to use and the push/pull handle moves the clamp plunger in and out along its axis. With different models available in a variety of choices, you have a choice of base mounting, threaded bodies for thru-hole mounting as well as the option to have a stainless steel clamp for use in more challenging applications. Our DE-STA-CO® Toggle Lock Plus® is also available on some models as an added safety feature and we also offer models that can lock the clamp in the open position as well.

Carver Clamps

DE-STA-CO Carver Clamps come in four different options depending on the final use. The clamps are all extremely sturdy and hard wearing, and some are made from high-tensile, heat-treated steel, making them ideal for welding and open set-up machining. Other uses for our clamps include manual die clamping, general surface machining and rapid job change-over. All of our DE-STA-CO Carver Clamps are easy to use and have a range of holding capabilities.

Pneumatic Clamps

Our DE-STA-CO Pneumatic Clamps are the ideal solution for quick clamping and are particularly useful when there is a great deal repetitive production work to be undertaken. They are easy transport and move around and are very cost effective to use on shirt run jobs with temporary fixturing. The clamping action is provided but air actuated cylinders and DE-STA-CO, offer three different types of basic pneumatic clamps; Hold-Down Action, Straight Line Action and Swing/Pull Action. Clamps are available in both light weight and heavy duty versions and the type of clamp you choice will greatly depend on its final use. We have a huge array of models that are able to accommodate different capacities.

Clamp Accessories

Made for exclusive use with DE-STA-CO Clamps to guarantee the ultimate level of performance and longevity, our large range of Hydraulic Clamp Accessories includes products that enhance both Manual and Pneumatic Clamps. 

Our extensive list of accessories comprises of:

•Pneumatic Sensors

•Bolt Retainers

•Spindles

•Cone-Tip Bonded Neoprene Spindles

•Flat-Tip Bonded Neoprene Spindles

•Hex-Head Spindles

•Hex-Head Stainless Steel Spindles

•Large Diameter Swivel Spindles

•Swivel Foot Spindle

•Caps

•Neoprene Cap

•Polyurethane Cap, Cone Tip

•Polyurethane Cap, Flat Tip

•Special Neoprene Cap

•Flanged Washers

Slides & Thrusters

DE-STA-CO provide an assortment of  Robohand Slides and Thrusters that cover all type of uses and come in a range of capacities. Our range includes both internally and externally powered slides. In addition, our slides can be combined to provide multi access pick and place solutions. If we required, we also have precision hard stops and shock absorbers available. Our highly configurable Robohand precision slides include the added feature of having low break away.

Belt Conveyors

Designed with the automation industry in mind, our DE-STA-CO Precision and Modular Conveyors speed up the delivery of automation systems by helping  the designers and engineers at all stages from conceptualization right through to cost, design and build. Our conveyors are advanced and built to work and withstand the toughest environments, including automotive concepts and medical devices. They provide accurate positioning and station-to-station index times. Our Precision and Modular Conveyors are available in models that are configurable and work to high capacity and on high speed applications.

Multi Axis Motion

Regardless of whether you are using a linear or rotary application, DE-STA-CO Multi-Axis Motion Equipment and Products can offer parts handlers, sliders and thrusters that ensure that the parts move in every direction. Robohand slides are available in four types; base slides, thrusters slides, feed escapements and ball rail slides. All Robohand slides feature low break away and can be combined for multi-axis and pick and place solutions.

Parts Handler

For automated systems with precise parts handling and pick and place abilities, CAMCO parts handlers are perfect for either rotary or linear configurations. The CAMCO parts handler range will operate with unswerving and steady precision regardless of the requirements of your systems and they can easily deal with high speeds, high loads and high capacities.

Rotary Index Drives

For the continued movement of an array of products and components in a smooth precise manner CAMCO supply different three different types of cam-operated rotary index drives; Flange Output Rotary Index Drives, Shaft Output Rotary Index Drives and Heavy-Duty Rotary Index Drives. All the drives come preloaded to guarantee there is no backlash and they are equipped to handle high, heavy loads and fast speeds. CAMCO’s drives allow for repeated and accurate positioning as they feature controlled acceleration and deceleration, in addition each drive has its own benefits; which makes them suitable for many uses.

Overload Clutches

In order to prevent downtime for systems that have gone into overload or experienced jamming, CAMCO manufacture handy equipment that help to prevent this happening and in turn save both time and money. The Output Overload Clutches  collection of models help prevent the index drives from jamming and overloading, whilst the Torq/Gard Clutches models work to stop the entire drive train becoming overworked or getting stuck. The models come as standard or in custom trip torque capacities and are built for all applications. To maintain accuracy and machine timing, CAMCO provide overload clutches' with single-position reset function.

Servo Mechanical

For a system that is compatible with industry-standard servo motors, the CAMCO RSD is the ideal cam actuated drive. A zero-backlash system, it offers a high level of accuracy, smooth motion and high speed moves. Its indexing motion can be varied to distance, time and direction. It provides a maintenance free operation, and comes with a universal mounting which offers various output options to mount your equipment. Additionally it and has a wide variety of ratios in a single stage, from 4:1 to 18:1Thanks to it large output bearing it has a great overturning moment capacity.

Rotary Motion Accessories

CAMCO’s full range of rotary index drives in AC Drive, DC Motors and Drives, eSwitch Programmable Switches and Speed Reducers, to provide you with a total package and a complete system solution.

CAMCO’s AC Drives are as easy to use as a DC and come with factory preset parameters to make indexing applications straightforward. All the connections are clearly marked and the terminals are easy to access. There is no need for a mechanical overload and the AC drive has electronic overload protection, furthermore the need for a clutch-brake or brake motor has been eradicated. AC drives are more energy efficient that a DC can conveniently replace the DC drive with a 120VAC drive.

CAMCO’s DC drives have a cycle on demand control and are an efficient to run. The offer a smooth acceleration even on more sluggishness loads and no matter what the load condition they will provide a Consistent machine. For chassis mounting, the NEMA 12 enclosure can be easily removed.

Pneumatic Grippers

Our high quality, sturdy DE-STA-CO Robohand grippers come is a choice of sizes and configurations that include options for 2-jaw or 3-jaw with parallel or angular jaws. The double-wedge design, that we originated, ensures that the grippers have a longer life and gives them added strength. For fragile parts that require precision gripping and have high repeatability we stock low break-away precision grippers, we also have fail safe grippers. The DirectConnect™ characteristic on our grippers dispenses with the need for transition plates by enabling a complete multi-axis pick and place solution.

Electric Grippers

Electric grippers offer many benefits over pneumatic grippers and our Robohand grippers are quick and easy to install and require no software. Electric grippers are easier to operate than pneumatic gripers and as they are energy efficient they will reduce overall operating costs. They require zero maintenance and there is no need for any valves, tubing, compressor or filters. They use no air contaminants so the air in the room remains clean at all times. Output from an industry standard controller, for example a PLC will manage the open and close operation on the gripper.

2 Jaw Parallel Grippers

Our hard wearing and long lasting, Robohand 2-jaw grippers are available in a huge range of sizes and configurations. Our DirectConnect long stroke 2-jaw grippers are available in a several jaw styles and each gripper comes with three different strokes. These easily configurable grippers are made from corrosion resistant hardware and we can offer clean room options. Three new options of grippers are also available the DPP - DirectConnect Precision Parallel Gripper and DPW - DirectConnect 2 Jaw Wide Body Grippers and the RPR - Custom Wheel Handling Gripper Series.

3 Jaw Parallel Grippers

The Robohand 3-Jaw Parallel Grippers work on round parts to find the natural physical centre. To sense the presence of parts or for unusual parts they come equipped with thru-holes. We have three types of 3-jaw gripper available and each type offers variations within that range. They are the PPC - Through Hole 3-Jaw Gripper, the REP-3 - 3-Jaw Parallel Shielded Gripper and the New RTH - Shielded 3-Jaw Centering Parallel Gripper. Each gripper comes with a shielded case to protect the mechanism and they can all be effortlessly configured which make them suitable for many applications, including industrial and machining.

Linear Actuators

DE-STA-CO’s collection of Linear Motion Equipment & Products, includes CAMCO precision conveyers, Robohand Modular Conveyors, base and thrusters slides as well as feed escapements. All of our products are highly configurable and we can even offer bespoke configuration that can be tailored especially to your own specific requirements.  Accurate, fast and available in  a full range of standard sizes and various capabilities, all of DE-STA-CO linear motion products are designed and manufactured to fulfil our customer’s needs, no matter how demanding or challenging the environment they are used in may be.

Rotary Actuators

Our large selection of Pneumatic Robohand Rotary Actuators (Rotaries) come in a variety of options and are available with shaft or flange output, as high or low precision and in light-duty to heavy-duty varieties. For applications that require precision ending with zero backlash, the DRF Flange Rotaries with DirectConnect is an excellent choice and is simple to combine with other Robohand products. For uses that demand low precision end-stop positioning and backlash the DRG Shaft Output Rotaries with DirectConnect are ideal. Whereas our RR light, medium and heavy-duty Rotaries with flange outputs and low profiles make them perfect for use in tight spaces.

Vacuum End Effectors

For vacuum end effectors, or vacuum end-of-arm robotic tooling equipment,  DE-STA-CO have an incredible, comprehensive range on offer, including decentralized single-line venturi vacuum generators (with auto blow-off), level compensators, vacuum cups of various size/shape/temperature ranges or a fully-integrated air-saving centralized ‘smart’ vacuum generator. The EcoCup Electric Vacuum Cup, enables a vacuum to be created without the need for air and is perfect for use on items that have smooth, flat surfaces, such as plastic, glass, solar panels, and electronics. The DE-STA-CO line of mag-lift pneumatic magnets, require no electricity and immediately pick up and realises whilst being able to maintain their hold regardless of whether there is a loos in air pressure.

Round Tooling

An incredibly popular range and used by a variety of industries are DE-STA-CO’s Round Tooling end effectors. They are ideal for high volume, low cost, light to medium weight applications and round tooling is a superb option for pick-and-place part handling, manual manipulating, packaging, and palletizing. Economical and user friendly, DE-STA-CO’s round tooling system is constructed from components made from steel and aluminium. Round tooling components can be recycled and reused by simply disassembling them and putting them back together when needed for the next application, this can still be done after many years of use and reduces costs. In addition End Effectors can be quickly constructed using standard off the shelf components.

Lightweight Tooling

With its increased speed and ability to improve productivity by 25% to 30%, The DE-STA-CO Accelerate Collection of Lightweight End Effector Tooling.  The high strength aircraft aluminium used in the construction has resulted in a 50% weight reduction and this has meant that workers have benefited from higher safety ratings.. Lightweight tooling also results in reduced maintenance and downtime due to wear and tear is significantly decreased.  Due to vast reach of DE-STA-CO, we can offer local manufacturing support in Europe, Asia, North, and South America.

Modular End Effector

A durable and easy to operate system, The BodyBuilder Modular End Effector System has been especially created for final assembly and material handling applications. In instances of an automation collision, the structure can be quickly rebuilt using our patented 'crash recovery' method, which overall reduces downtime. Designs are customisable, using off the shelf components from our extensive range of automation adapters, structural and transition members. In order to create your system we carry; Octagonal Aluminium Booms in four sizes 30mm, 45mm, 60mm, and 90mm, Mid-Mounts (RMM, BM1 & RM4), Transition Brackets and Blocks as well as Accessory Brackets and Gripper Mounts.

Geometric End Effectors

Another system that uses off the shelf components to make any size or structure, the SpiderGrip™ Geometric End Effectors help in the geometric assembly of mating parts (precision tolerance). The system is ideal for high precision weld/mastic assembly operations. The extreme quality of the SpiderGrip™ components mean that any other component in the system can be substituted without it interfering with the location of the geometry of the other parts being assembled. In addition single components can be replaced without any damage to location of pins, clamps and gages, thanks to a "fuse" (break away) that has been incorporated into the system. The 75% reduction in MTTR ensures that there is no need for a back-up or spare end effector.

Tool Changers Effectors

We offer manual and automatic tool chargers in the DE-STA-CO range, either is suitable for single robot flexible and multiple robotic tooling applications and they have been created with high rigidity, excellent load capacity and the ability to withstand large amounts of repeat work. The option is available to change the both the end effector tooling and modular fixturing, so that various types of parts can be used on the same assembly machine or machining centre. Our manual tool changers are quick to disconnect and come in three different sizes. The automatic tool chargers can be easily mounted to virtually all robots and automation systems and are available in an array of  bolt patterns and geometries.

Compliance Devices Robotic Tooling

For robotic tooling alignment equipment, Robohand Compliance Devices can be inserted into applications that have parts which are ether misaligned or skewed, alternatively they can be used to reduce jamming of mating parts by balancing the inaccurately placed part. Robohand Compliance Devices available are in three types that compensate for different things; for horizontal misalignment there is the Cylindrical Horizontal Compliance Device, where lateral misalignment is a problem use the Lateral Compliance Device and the Compliance Wrist is compliant in torsion, bending and lateral direction. We recommend using the lateral and cylindrical devices on the vertical axis only.

Robotic Tooling Safety Mounts

Our Robohand Safety Mounts are an essential piece of equipment that protect the parts, fixtures and entire assembly machine from becoming overloaded. Mounted between the robot and the fixture, the robotic tooling safety mounts works by detaching the robot before it surpasses its design limitations. Robohand Safety Mounts react to compression, bending or torsional overloads. Additionally, should de-coupling occur, the robot will be signalled to stop via a switch. The Robohand safety mounts are available in many different styles and there is a model that features a patented mechanism, which will help to reset the tooling in the event of an overload or collision.

Telemanipulators

Typically used in operations that require dexterous manipulations, and often in high radiation or hazardous environments, Telemanipulators, can be used to by human operators as an extension of their own capabilities. The hand movements of the human operator are identical to those of the machine and are replicated in 1 to 1 ratio. Despite the exact precision of the robot, there is very little effort required as there is careful counterbalancing and a reduction in mass, friction and lost motion. Hardly any force is required to instigate the process and the motion is easily sustained in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Waste Drum Transfer Systems

For safe and repeatable waste transfer, CRL developed the Waste Drum Transfer System (WDTS). The waste removal process for hot-cell banks and waste generating gloveboxes can be automated by using the WDTS and the operator is no longer exposed to harmful waste and contamination. The WDTS is easy to operate and maintain, and there is never any need to enter the cell part to undertake repairs as all parts that will ever need to be serviced are located on the cold side of the system. The WDTS is a cost and space effective solution to waste problems, it will maximum your waste storage space and reduce the need for added the personnel necessary to deal with harmful substances.