Pull action latch clamps are ideal for closing & opening fixtures repetitively in latching, moulding and assembly operations. They are equipped with a handle that places a clamping pull bar or hook around the opposing latch attached to a workpiece. Destaco pull action latch clamps are offered in fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J hook styles. Destaco 351 Series clampsare used to pull workpieces that are placed parallel to the clamping base. Destaco 351-BSS clamp has a narrow flanged base for minimising space requirement for clamp installation & operation. This J hook style latch clamp is made of stainless steel to provide resistance against corrosion in abrasive environments. It features an ergonomic handle with a thumb control lever for single handed operation. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having steel construction for strength; normal flanged base for reducing operating costs where installation & operation space is not an issue. 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.
Uses:
Destaco 351-BSS latch clamp is ideal for use in consumer goods, food & packaging and aerospace & automotive industries to hold & close moulds, chamber doors, lids & access covers.
Features:
- Destaco 351-BSS pull action latch clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability.
- The clamp features narrow flanged base for installation & operation in compact spaces.
- This clamp offers a maximum holding capacity of 375 lb.
- It is equipped with a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment of a workpiece.
- The clamp handle is integrated with a thumb control lever for one handed operation.
- This pull action clamp provides a max hook adjustment of 0.43 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 21:1.
- Drawing movements of the clamp with and without thumb control are 2.75 and 4.17 inches, respectively.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies offers replacement hook assembly (351915) and thumb control lever (351-ZB1) to replace Destaco 351-BSS clamp's worn out or faulty parts.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 351-BSS clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 351-BSS clamp is mounted to a workpiece / surface using two threaded holes on the narrow flanged base.
- This clamp can be easily removed from the mounted surface by simply unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What other variants of Destaco 351-BSS latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver similar clamp variants, such as Destaco 351-B latch clamp having steel construction for structural rigidity and 351-SS latch clamp featuring normal flange base mounting style.
Q. Is Destaco 351-BSS latch clamp available in different hook lengths?
A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps having different hook lengths of 25mm longer than standard length (351-BSS-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (351-BSS-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (351-BSS-M-100).
Q. How do latch clamps work?
A. These pull action latch clamps feature 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. Raptor Supplies offers Destaco 351-R & 351-RSS latch clamps having Toggle Lock Plus feature and normal flange base mounting style.
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.
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.
