DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper Review: Features and Uses of the Self-Locking Pressroom Gripper
Updated: 7 days ago
The DESTACO 84AF2 is a pneumatic gripper for holding and transferring metal sheets in press lines. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
84AF2 grippers clamp sheet metal at the edge for transfer between presses and in jigs. The cam-type mechanism is self-locking, so parts stay held, and the modular design works mounted vertically or horizontally with several jaw opening angles. DESTACO targets automotive and aerospace pressrooms. Grip force, throat depth, weight and pressure are not given on the product page.
DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper at a Glance
Type: Sheet metal gripper
Mechanism: Cam, self-locking
Duty: Light
Mounting: Vertical or horizontal
Markets: Automotive, aerospace
Price: on request
DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper |
Manufacturer | DESTACO |
Type | Cam-type sheet metal gripper |
Duty | Light-duty |
Locking | Self-locking |
Orientation | Vertical or horizontal |
Jaw opening | Range of upper and lower angles |
Markets | Automotive, aerospace |
Force and weight | Not stated |
Design and Build Quality
Modular cam-type grippers that can be configured for different jaw angles.
Software and Integration
Configurator
DESTACO Build Your Product tool.
Tooling Systems
Used in press transfer tooling.
DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper Applications and Use Cases
Press Transfer
Moving blanks between presses.
Jigs
Holding sheets in fixtures.
Aerospace
Panel handling.
DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper Price and Value
DESTACO does not publish a price for the DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Destaco Company Profile: Ownership, Figures and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Self-locking
Modular
Flexible orientation
Several jaw angles
Cons
Specs not on page
Light-duty only
No published price
Who Should Buy the DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper?
It fits automotive and aerospace pressrooms building transfer tooling.
DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper FAQ
How much does the DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper cost?
DESTACO does not publish a price for the DESTACO 84AF2 Sheet Metal Gripper; it is quoted on request.
What is the DESTACO 84AF2?
A cam-type sheet metal gripper.
Is it self-locking?
Yes.
Can it be mounted vertically?
Yes, vertically or horizontally.
What duty class is it?
Light-duty.
Which markets is it for?
Automotive and aerospace.
Are jaw angles configurable?
Yes, a range of opening angles is offered.
Is grip force published?
Not on the product page.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
