DESTACO 344-M-100 Latch Clamp, Steel, 100 mm Flange Mounting Base, 2000 lb

Pull action latch clamps are used to regularly close & open doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. These latch clamps feature a handle to place a clamping pull bar / hook around a workpiece (placed horizontally or vertically to clamp base). Destaco pull action latch clamps have fixed latch, U hook (horizontal & vertical) and J hook designs for pulling / closing fixtures. Destaco 344 Series clamps are equipped with a vertical U hook to close a workpiece / fixture that is positioned perpendicular to clamp base. The clamp handles are integrated with a thumb control lever for a quick, single handed operation. Destaco 344-M-100 clamp offers a 100 mm longer U hook for closing a workpiece at a greater distance than a standard U hook style latch clamp. This clamp has steel construction for structural rigidity to prevent bending / breaking under heavy loads (maximum 2000 lb). It has a flanged base mounting style for quick installation on a flat surface / workpiece. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction to resist corrosion; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to act as a secondary locking feature & prevent accidental opening of the clamp. You can order these latch clamps in variants having 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 & -M-50 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 341-M-100 pull action latch clamp having similar specifications and a horizontal U hook for pulling a workpiece placed parallel to its clamp base.

Uses:

Destaco 344-M-100 latch clamp is used to close moulds, lids, chamber doors & access covers in transportation, aerospace, consumer goods, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 344-M-100 pull action latch clamp is equipped with a threaded, vertical U hook for easy adjustment according to a workpiece (placed perpendicular to the clamp base).
• This U hook pull bar is 100 mm longer than a standard U hook length for pulling workpieces at a greater length.
• It has steel construction for strength & durability to withstand regular wear & tear.
• This clamp has flanged base for quick & easy mounting on a workpiece / surface.
• It has a maximum holding capacity of 2000 lb.
• This clamp's easy to use handle has a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• The clamp comes with a latch plate for secure attachment to a workpiece.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco latch plate (344101) for secure attachment of Destaco 344-M-100 clamp hook to a workpiece.
• Replacement accessories like hook assembly (344215-M-100) and thumb control lever (344-ZB1) are supplied by Destaco to replace the faulty / worn out parts of the clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 344-M-100 clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 344-M-100 clamp base & latch plate is equipped with threaded holes for quick mounting on a vertical workpiece / surface.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 344-M-100 clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies delivers similar clamp variants, such as Destaco 344-R-M-100 latch clamp featuring Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing its accidental opening during the operation. We also offer Destaco 344-SS-M-100 latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability.

Q. Is Destaco 344-M-100 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamp variants having different hook lengths, such as standard length (344), 25 mm longer than standard hook length (344-M-25) and 50 mm longer than standard length (344-M-50).

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.