DESTACO 385-L-M-100 Latch Clamp, Low Profile, 14.06 Inch Length, Steel, 7500 lb

Destaco 385 Seriespull action latch clamps are ideal for frequent pulling / closing of workpieces that are placed parallel to the base. They are equipped with an ergonomic handle to place a horizontal U hook around an opposing workpiece latch for closing & opening of doors & lids. These clamp handles are equipped with a patented thumb control lever for an easy to use, single handed operation. They have flanged base mounting style for quick & easy installation on flat, horizontal surfaces / workpieces. Destaco 385-L-M-100 clamp is equipped with a 100 mm longer U hook than a standard U hook clamp for pulling a workpiece at a greater length. It features a low profile handle for installation & operation in compact spaces. This latch clamp has steel construction for preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads (maximum 7500 lb). Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; a regular sized handle for installation in places without space constraint; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening of the clamp. You can order these latch clamps in different hook lengths (standard length, 25 mm longer than standard length & 50 mm longer than standard length), by simply removing -M-100 or adding -M-25 or -M-50 at the end of the model number.

Uses:

Destaco 385-L-M-100 latch clamp is ideal for performing closure or latching operations on fixtures, such as lids, doors, access covers, drums and containers. This clamp is also used during moulding and assembling operations in consumer goods, aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 385-L-M-100 pull action latch clamp is equipped with a threaded, horizontal U hook for easy adjustment according to a workpiece.
• This U hook pull bar is 100 mm longer in length than a standard U hook for closing fixtures at a greater distance.
• It offers a maximum load capacity of 7500 lb.
• This clamp has a flanged base for quick & easy mounting on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
• It has heavy duty steel construction for strength and durability to prevent regular wear & tear due to rough usage.
• The low profile clamp handle is equipped with a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation in compact spaces.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 385-ZB1 & 385215-M-100: Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco replacement thumb control levers and hook assemblies to replace Destaco 385-L-M-100 clamp's worn out or faulty parts.
• Destaco 385102: These latch plates are used to securely attach the clamp hook to a workpiece.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 385-L-M-100 clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 385-L-M-100 clamp base features threaded mounting holes for easy installation on a flat surface / workpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 385-L-M-100 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers similar manual clamp variants having a regular sized handle (385-M-100) for installation in places without space constraints. We can also deliver Destaco 385-SS-M-100 clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance.

Q. Is Destaco 385-L-M-100 latch clamp offered in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps in different hook lengths, such as standard length (385-L), 25 mm longer than standard length (385-L-M-25) and 50 mm longer than standard hook length (385-L-M-50).

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. This manual clamp is equipped with Destaco Toggle Lock Plus feature (385-R-M-100) to prevent its accidental opening.

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 the equipment or a 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.

Q. Can the red handles of the Destaco clamps be removed?

A. Most Destaco clamps feature grips that can be easily removed by simply sliding them off. But some handle grips undergo vinyl dipping to fit the underlying handle and hence, have to be cut off for removal.