Pull action latch clamps are horizontal or vertical holding devices suitable for repetitively closing & opening doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. Handles of these latch clamps are used to place a clamping pull bar or hook around the opposing latch that is attached to a workpiece. Destaco pull action latch clamps are available in fixed latch, U-hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook types. Destaco 323 Series clampsare used to pull workpieces that are parallel to the base. These clamps offer a powerful closing force for positive holding of workpieces and a thumb control lever for convenient single handed operation. Destaco 323 clamp features a flanged base for quick & easy mounting onto flat, horizontal surfaces. This horizontal U-Hook style latch clamp has steel construction for structural rigidity and preventing bending / breaking due to heavy duty usage. Raptor Supplies offers this clamps in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening of the clamp. You can order these latch clamps with longer hooks (25, 50 & 100 mm), by simply adding -M-25, -M-50 or -M-100 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 324 Seriespull action latch clamps having vertical U hook for holding workpieces perpendicular to the base, providing a maximum holding capacity of 500 lb.
Uses:
Destaco 323 latch clamp is used to hold & close moulds, chamber doors, lids, access and covers in consumer goods, aerospace & automotive and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 323 pull action latch clamp has steel construction for structural integrity, providing a maximum load capacity of 360 lb.
- This clamp has a flanged base for quick & easy mounting on horizontal surfaces.
- It is equipped with a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of workpieces.
- The clamp comes with a patented thumb control lever and latch plate (323104-M) for one-handed operation.
- The clamp provides an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 27:1.
- Drawing movement of the clamp without thumb control is 1.18 inches and max hook adjustment is 0.49 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies delivers accessories like Destaco replacement thumb control lever (324-ZB1) for replacing Destaco 323 clamp's thumb control lever.
- Destaco hook assembly (323215) is used to replace the faulty or worn-out hook of the clamp.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 323 clamp complies with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards for ensuring environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamps.
Installation:
- Destaco 323 clamp is mounted to the surfaces using threaded holes on the base and latch plate.
- This clamp can be easily removed by unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Does Destaco offer Destaco 323 manual clamps with similar specifications in other variants?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver 323-SS latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability. We also offer these manual clamps having Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the clamps (323-R latch clamp).
Q. Is Destaco 323 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?
A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps having different hook lengths of 25 mm longer than standard length (323-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (323-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (323-M-100).
Q. How do latch clamps work?
A. These pull action latch clamps has a handle to operate the tool, a clamping arm to act as a contact point between the work item & the clamp and a base to attach the clamp to the surface. Once the simple linkage system of the clamp is put in the over-centre position, the handle is moved for creating a force parallel to the base to hold the work items.
Q. What are the benefits of using Toggle Lock Plus mechanism in Destaco manual clamps?
A. Many of the Destaco manual clamps come with the Toggle Lock Plus feature to act as a secondary locking mechanism and ensure the over-centre toggle lock condition of the clamps. This mechanism is essential when fixtures of the clamp are in motion, in a vibratory environment or are inverted. It offers an extra level of safety for the user and the workpiece.
Q. Which grease is recommended to be used with Destaco clamps when rebuilding?
A. Whenever you're dealing with the brand's mechanical clamps, it is recommended to use a coupling grease like Mobil XTC.
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 the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.
