DESTACO 351-R-M-50 Pull Action Latch Clamp, 50 mm Hook, Adjustble Range, 375 lb

Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp mounts to work surfaces and holds workpieces in place using a lever handle. It is pushed to the upright position when the clamp is engaged and pressed down to attain the locked position. This latch clamp provides positive holding, powerful closing force and load holding capacity up to 375 lb. It is ideal for moulding, latching & assembly applications in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries. This latch clamp depends on 3 fundamental components - a handle for operating the tool, a clamping arm for contact point between the work item & clamp, and a base for attaching the clamp to the surface. Once the simple linkage system of the clamp is put in the over centre position, the handle is pulled horizontally / vertically for creating force parallel to the base and squeeze holding the items. Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp is equipped with the Destaco Toggle Lock Plus safety mechanism that acts as a secondary locking system to ensure that the over centre locking condition is maintained and protected against unintentional opening. It is supplied with a thumb control lever for flexible single handed operation. Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp comes with J hook style latches having threaded J hooks for easy adjustments. The flanged base has threaded holes to allow secure surface mounting. This latch clamp has an ergonomic handle for minimising hand fatigue.

Uses:

Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp offers a broad combination of features, making it adaptable to applications such as securing & molding closures, and sealing chamber doors in the aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp features steel construction for structural rigidity and durability.
• This latch clamp is incorporated with the Toggle Lock Plus safety mechanism that acts as a secondary locking system to ensure that the over-centre locking condition is maintained and protected against unintentional opening.
• It is equipped with a patented thumb control lever handle to provide one-handed operation.
• Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp is supplied with an ergonomically designed handle to ensure fatigue-less and quick clamping operations.
• It is capable of holding loads up to 375 lb.
• This pull action latch clamp has a flanged base having threaded holes for secure and rapid surface installation.
• It has threaded pull bars with J-hooks for easy adjustment.
• Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp features 50 mm longer hook than the standard hook length for ease of use & comfortable holding.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 351215: These Destaco replacement hook assemblies are used with Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamps. They have longer hooks than standard ones and can be found by adding -M-25 (25 mm), -M-50 (50 mm) or -M-100 (100 mm) suffixes to the MPN. Destaco replacement hook assemblies include jam nuts and lock nuts for quick and secure fastening.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp meets international standards like ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 to ensure environmental health, utmost user safety and efficient performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 351-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp has a flanged base that features threaded J hook mounting holes to allow the unit to be easily installed to surfaces.
• The locking plate (supplied with the unit) must be fastened with a screw (M6 or 1/4-20). The screw head should be flat.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How to choose the right type of latch clamp?

A. Destaco clamps feature steel or stainless steel construction and are available in flange & narrow flange base mounting styles for easy installation. They are offered in varying holding capacities, indicating the maximum external force that a clamp can resist safely (in locked position), without getting deformed permanently. Also, one should calculate the distance between the clamping plate and workpiece in its farthest position, before choosing a latch clamp.

Q. How do latch clamps work?

A. Pull action latch clamps depend on 3 main components - a handle for operating the tool, a clamping arm for contact point between the work item & clamp, and a base for attaching the clamp to the surface. Once the simple linkage system of the clamp is put in the over-centre position, the handle is pulled horizontally for creating force parallel to the base and squeeze holding the work items.

Q. What is the significance of the red colour of the handle of Destaco clamps?

A. There is no such significance of the colour of the clamp's handle, as it only represents a recognisable area. This helps operators in finding the handle quickly & easily.

Q. Which grease is ideal for Destaco clamps for their rebuilding?

A. A coupling grease like Mobil XTC should be used when dealing with Destaco mechanical clamps, while the Magnalube G grease is great for use with pneumatic cylinder seals.

Q. What does clamping force mean?

A. Clamping force is the amount of force actually applied to a workpiece by closing & locking the clamp. It is normally less than the stated holding capacity. The actual clamping force depends on various factors including cylinder bore, cylinder area, spindle position (clamping arm length) and available air pressure. In most cases, the clamping force is approximately 2 to 3 times the force exerted by a pneumatic cylinder.