DESTACO 331-M-100 Pull Action Latch Clamp, U Hook, 700 lb, 10.53 Inch Length

Pull action latch clamps are ideal for opening & closing doors or lids repetitively during latching, moulding and assembly operations. They are generally available in fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook styles. These clamps feature a handle to place & press down the clamping pull bar or hook around an opposing latch for holding a workpiece. The clamp handles are equipped with a thumb control lever for convenient one handed operation. Destaco 331 Series clamps are mounted parallel to the latch surface and have a horizontal U hook for pulling workpieces. They have a flanged base for installation on flat, horizontal surfaces. Destaco 331-M-100 latch clamp has steel construction for strength and resistance against bending / breaking due to rough usage. It has a 100 mm longer U hook for pulling workpieces at a greater distance than standard length, U hook style clamps. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for acting as a secondary locking feature in the clamp. You can order these latch clamps with different hook lengths (standard length, 25mm longer than standard length & 50 mm longer than standard length) by simply removing -M-100 or adding -M-25 & -M-50 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 323-M-100 pull action latch clamp, providing a maximum holding capacity of 360 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 331-M-100 latch clamp is used for various assembly line operations and closing chamber doors, moulds, lids, access covers, drums, containers and vessels in aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 331-M-100 pull action latch clamp has a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of the clamp according to workpieces.
• The U hook of this clamp is 100 mm longer than the standard hook length for easy placement over a latch plate.
• This clamp is made of steel for structural rigidity to prevent wear & tear due to heavy duty usage.
• It has flanged base for quick installation on horizontal surfaces.
• The clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 720 lb.
• It has an ergonomic handle with a thumb control lever for single handed operation.
• This clamp comes with a latch plate for support to the U hook when pulling the workpieces.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco 331005 latch plate for tight closure of Destaco 331-M-100 clamp when attached to a workpiece.
• Destaco supplies a replacement thumb control lever (330-ZB1) to replace the clamp's patented thumb control lever.
• Destaco hook assembly (331215-M-100) is used for replacing the clamp's worn out or faulty hook.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 331-M-100 clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards to ensure user safety, environmental health and superior performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 331-M-100 clamp features threaded holes on its base & latch plate for mounting the clamp to flat surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 331-M-100 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies also offers 331-SS-M-100 latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability under harsh environments. We also supply these manual clamps having Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent their accidental opening (331-R-M-100).

Q. Is Destaco 331-M-100 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps in different hook lengths of 25 mm longer than standard length (331-M-25) and 50 mm longer than standard hook length (331-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.

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.