Pull action latch clamps are used for repetitive closing & opening of doors & lids in assembly, moulding and latching operations. Their handles are ideal for placing & pressing down a clamping pull bar or hook around an opposing latch attached to a workpiece. Destaco pull action latch clamps are offered in fixed latch, U-hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook type designs. Destaco 323 Series clampsare used to pull workpieces that are parallel to the clamp base. These clamps offer an easy to hold handle with a thumb control lever for single handed operation. Destaco 323-SS clamp has stainless steel construction to provide corrosion resistance and prevent wear & tear due to harsh outdoor environments. This horizontal U hook style latch clamp features a flanged base for quick & easy mounting onto flat, horizontal surfaces. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having steel construction for structural integrity; 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-SS latch clamp is used to close chamber doors, moulds, lids & access covers in consumer goods, aerospace & automotive and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 323-SS pull action latch clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in outdoor environments.
- It provides a maximum holding 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 a latch plate (323104-MSS) 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-SS clamp's thumb control lever.
- Destaco hook assembly (323915) is used to replace the faulty or worn out hook of the clamp.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 323-SS clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 323-SS 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 other variants of manual clamps with similar specifications?
A. Raptor Supplies also offers Destaco 323 latch clamp having steel construction for strength and durability. We also supply this manual clamp with Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening during the operation (323-RSS latch clamp).
Q. Is Destaco 323-SS latch clamp available in different hook lengths?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver similar latch clamps having different hook lengths of 25 mm longer than standard length (323-SS-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (323-SS-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (323-SS-M-100).
Q. How do latch clamps work?
A. These pull action latch clamps have 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 an equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.
Q. What does the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps mean?
A. The red coloured handles alert the user about the location of the operating handle and when he should grab it. The red colour has no additional advantage to the working of the clamps.
