DESTACO 331-R-M-50 Latch Clamp, Steel, U Hook, Toggle Lock Plus, 720 lb

Pull action latch clamps are horizontal or vertical pulling devices that are suitable for repetitive closing & opening of doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. They are equipped with a handle that attaches / places a clamping pull bar or hook around an opposing workpiece. Destaco pull action latch clamps are available in fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J hook designs. Destaco 331 Series clamps feature a horizontal U hook to pull / close a workpiece or fixture that is positioned parallel to the clamp base. Their clamp handles have a thumb control lever for a convenient single handed operation. Destaco 331-R-M-50 clamp has a 50 mm longer U hook for pulling workpieces at a greater distance than standard length U hook style clamps. This clamp features Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to act as a secondary locking feature & prevent accidental opening of the clamp during the operation. It has a flanged base mounting style for quick & easy installation on a flat, horizontal surface / workpiece. This latch clamp has steel construction for structural rigidity to prevent bending or breaking under heavy loads. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for reducing operating costs where secondary locking of the clamp is not required. You can order these latch clamps in different hook lengths (standard length, 25mm longer than standard length & 100 mm longer than standard length), by simply removing -M-50 or adding -M-25 & -M-100 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 334-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp having a maximum holding capacity of 1000 lb and a vertical U hook for pulling a workpiece oriented perpendicular to its clamp base.

Uses:

Destaco 331-R-M-50 latch clamp is ideal for closing chamber doors, moulds, lids & access covers in consumer goods, transportation, aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 331-R-M-50 pull action latch clamp is equipped with a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of a workpiece.
• This U hook is 50 mm longer in length than the standard U hook for convenient latching of workpieces at a greater length.
• It features Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening of the clamp during the operation.
• This clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 720 lb.
• It has steel construction for strength & durability.
• This clamp has a flanged base for quick mounting on a horizontal workpiece / surface.
• Its ergonomic handle has a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• The clamp comes with a latch plate for secure attachment of its hook to a workpiece.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco latch plate (331005) for secure attachment of the clamp to a workpiece.
• Replacement accessories like hook assembly (331215-M-50) and thumb control lever (330-ZB1) are used to replace the faulty or worn-out parts of Destaco 331-R-M-50 clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 331-R-M-50 clamp is designed in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for ensuring environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 331-R-M-50 clamp's base & latch plate have threaded holes for quick mounting on a flat, horizontal workpiece / surface.
• This clamp can be removed from the installed surface by unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 331-R-M-50 clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies delivers similar clamp variants, such as Destaco 331-M-50 latch clamp without Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for reducing operating costs. We also offer Destaco 331-RSS-M-50 latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability.

Q. Is Destaco 331-R-M-50 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps in different hook lengths, such as standard length (331-R), 25 mm longer than standard length (331-R-M-25) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (331-R-M-100).

Q. How do latch clamps work?

A. These pull action latch clamps have 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 a piece of equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.