DESTACO 331-M-25 Pull Action Latch Clamp, U Hook, 700 lb, 7.58 inch Length

Pull action latch clamps are used to repetitively open & close doors or lids for moulding, latching and assembly operations. These clamps are equipped with a handle that places & presses down the clamping pull bar or hook around the opposing workpiece latch. They have fixed latch, U-hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook type designs to offer a powerful closing force for holding workpieces. Destaco 331 Series clamps have flanged base for easy mounting on flat surfaces that are parallel to latch surface. They feature a thumb control lever for convenient one handed operation and a horizontal U hook for pulling workpieces. Destaco 331-M-25 clamp has a 25 mm longer U hook for pulling workpieces at a greater distance than standard length U hook style clamps. This latch clamp has steel construction for strength and resistance against wear & tear due to abrasive conditions. Raptor Supplies offers this 331-M-25 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 this latch clamp with different hook lengths (standard length, 50 mm longer than standard length & 100 mm longer than standard length), by simply removing -M-25 or adding -M-50 & -M-100 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 323-M-25 pull action latch clamp, removing a maximum holding capacity of 360 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 331-M-25 latch clamp is suitable for various assembly operations and closing of moulds, chamber doors, lids, access covers and drums in aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 331-M-25 pull action latch clamp has steel construction for structural integrity to prevent breaking or bending due to rough usage.
• This clamp is equipped with a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of latch & workpieces.
• The U hook is 25 mm longer than the standard hook length for pulling in workpieces at a greater distance.
• It has flanged base for easy mounting on horizontal surface.
• The clamp provides a maximum holding capacity of 720 lb.
• This clamp has an easy to hold handle & a thumb control lever for single handed operation of the clamp.
• It comes with a latch plate for support and closure of workpieces on pressing the pull bar.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco 331005 latch plate for tight closure of Destaco 331-M-25 clamp by attaching onto workpieces.
• Destaco also supplies a replacement hook assembly (331215-M-25) for replacing clamp's worn out or faulty hook.
• Destaco thumb control lever (330-ZB1) is used to replace the clamp's patented thumb control lever.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 331-M-25 clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards for environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 331-M-25 clamp's base & latch plate have threaded mounting holes for installing the clamp on flat horizontal surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 331-M-25 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies can deliver 331-SS-M-25 latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability under harsh environments. We also offer these manual clamps in variants having Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental opening during the operation (331-R-M-25).

Q. Is Destaco 331-M-25 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps in different hook lengths, such as standard length (331), 50 mm longer than standard length (331-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (331-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 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.