Pull action latch clamps are used to provide a strong closing force for regular closing & opening of doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. They are equipped with a handle that can be moved to put the clamping hook over the opposing latch and then pressed down for locking the clamp. These clamps are generally available in fixed latch, U-hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook type designs. Destaco 341 Series clampsare used to pull latch plates that are attached to workpieces parallel to the clamp base. These clamps feature a handle with a thumb control lever for easy single handed operation. Destaco 341 clamp has a flanged base mounting style for quick & easy installation onto flat surfaces or workpieces. 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 these 341 Series clamps in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental disconnection 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 344 Seriespull action latch clamps having vertical U hook for holding the workpieces perpendicular to the base.
Uses:
Destaco 341 latch clamp is ideal for assembly, latching, mould holding applications. It is used to close chamber doors, lids, access covers and vessels in consumer goods, aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 341 pull action latch clamp has flanged base for installation on horizontal surfaces; providing a maximum holding capacity of 2000 lb.
- This clamp has threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of the clamp according to workpieces.
- It has steel construction for strength & durability and preventing wear & tear due to rough usage.
- Vinyl coated clamp handle with a patented thumb control lever helps a user to operate the clamp using only one hand.
- It comes with a latch plate (341005) for tight closure of the clamp on pressing the pull bar.
- The clamp offers an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 29:1.
- Drawing movement of the clamp without thumb control is 3.08 inches and max hook adjustment is 0.76 inches.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco replacement hook assembly (341215) and replacement thumb control lever (341-ZB1) for replacing Destaco 341 clamp's worn out or faulty parts.
- Destaco 341005 latch plate helps in tight closure of the clamp by attaching onto workpieces.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 341 clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamps.
Installation:
- Destaco 341 clamp has threaded holes on its base & latch plate for quick & easy mounting of the clamp.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 341 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies offers similar clamps, such as Destaco 341-SS latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance. We also supply these manual clamps in variants having Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening of clamp (341-R).
Q. Is Destaco 341 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?
A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps having different hook lengths of 25 mm longer than standard length (341-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (341-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (341-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; 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.
