DESTACO 351-SS Pull Action Latch Clamp, J Hook, Stainless Steel, 450 lb

Pull action latch clamps are horizontal or vertical holding devices suitable for repetitively closing & opening doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. Handles of these latch clamps are used to place a clamping pull bar or hook around the opposing latch that is attached to a workpiece. Destaco pull action latch clamps are available in fixed latch, U hook type (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook styles. Destaco 351 Series clamps are used to pull workpieces that are parallel to the base. Destaco 351-SS clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and withstanding wear / tear due to abrasive environments. This J hook style latch clamp features a flanged base for quick & easy mounting onto flat, horizontal surfaces. It has an ergonomic handle with a thumb control lever for convenient single handed operation. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having narrow flange base for installation in compact spaces, steel construction for structural rigidity and Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening of the clamp. You can order these latch clamps with longer hooks (25, 50 & 100 mm), by simply adding -M-25, -M-50 or -M-100 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 331 Series pull action latch clamps having horizontal a U hook for holding workpieces, providing a maximum holding capacity of 700 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 351-SS latch clamp can be used to hold and close various fixtures like chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors in the aerospace, transportation and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 351-SS pull action latch clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability.
• It offers a maximum holding capacity of 450 lb.
• This clamp has a flanged base for quick & easy mounting on flat, horizontal surfaces.
• It is equipped with a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment of workpieces.
• The clamp offers a max hook adjustment of 0.43 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 21:1.
• The clamp handle has a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• Drawing movements of the clamp with and without thumb control are 2.75 and 4.17 inches, respectively.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco replacement hook assembly (351915) and thumb control lever (351-ZB1) for replacing Destaco 351-SS clamp's worn out or faulty parts.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 351-SS clamp Destaco 603-MR straight line action clamp

Installation:

• Destaco 351-SS clamp is mounted to the surfaces using two threaded holes on either side of the clamp base.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Destaco offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 351-SS pull action latch clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 351-BSS latch clamp having narrow flange base mounting for installation in compact spaces and Destaco 351 latch clamp having steel construction for strength under heavy duty operations. Destaco also offers 351-RSS latch clamp having Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection of the clamp.

Q. Is Destaco 351-SS latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps having different hook lengths of 25 mm longer than standard length (351-SS-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (351-SS-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (351-SS-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 an equipment or 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.