DESTACO 353-65 Pull Action Latch Clamp, Parting Line Hook, Steel, 2100 lb

Pull action latch clamps are used to frequently open & close fixtures during moulding, latching and assembly operations. They are equipped with a handle for placing a clamping pull bar or hook around an opposing latch / workpiece and providing a powerful closing force for holding the workpieces. Destaco 353 Series clamps tightly hold workpieces / rotational moulds along their parting lines. They are made of heavy duty cast steel with replaceable stainless steel pivot pins to withstand harsh environments and prevent breaking / bending under heavy loads. Destaco 353-65 clamp features an easy to hold, whale tail style handle to minimise user fatigue over pronged usage. This clamp's jaw can be opened up to 2.57 inches and provides a maximum load capacity of 2100 lb. It comes with a keeper plate and tapered bolt assembly for securely holding a fixture / workpiece. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in a variant having 2800 lb maximum holding capacity.

Uses:

Destaco 353-65 latch clamp is ideal for holding mouldings & closing fixtures like chamber doors, lids and access covers in aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 353-65 pull action latch clamp has heavy duty cast steel construction with replaceable stainless steel pivot pins for structural rigidity and to prevent regular wear & tear due to harsh usage.
• This clamp is mounted directly on the parting lines of a mould / workpiece.
• It provides a maximum holding capacity of 2100 lb.
• This clamp is equipped with an ergonomic, whale tail handle for a quick, one handed operation.
• The clamp offers a maximum jaw opening of 2.57 inches and drawing movement without thumb control of 0.47 inches.
• The clamp has an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 27:1.
• It comes with a keeper plate and tapered bolt assembly for holding workpieces tightly.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 353004 & 353908: These replacement keeper plates and tapered bolt assemblies are delivered by Raptor Supplies to replace faulty or worn out parts of Destaco 353-65 clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 353-65 clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 353-65 clamp is mounted over parting lines for quick & secure clamping of rotational moulds / workpieces.
• This clamp can be shifted easily to another clamping location by unclamping it by moving its handle.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 353-65 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers a variant of this manual clamp having a maximum holding capacity of 2800 lb (353-35).

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; 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. 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 the equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.

Q. How is clamping force different from the holding force / capacity?

A. Clamping force or exerting force denotes the actual force exerted by the clamp onto the workpieces for holding them. The measure of holding force or capacity indicates the ideal strength of the clamp measured during the clamp manufacturing process. The clamping force is generally lesser than the holding capacity, due to several factors like the position of the workpiece in the clamping bars and the opposing force applied on the clamp.

Q. Does Destaco supply customised or special versions of their clamps according to applications?

A. Destaco can supply customised versions of clamps upon request. The customisations can range from a different colour of handles to the removal of the Destaco logo from the clamps.

Q. Are Destaco clamps rust resistant?

A. All Destaco carbon steel clamps are zinc plated to withstand wear & tear due to harsh industrial environments and provide rust resistance. Destaco also supplies stainless steel clamps for applications requiring clamping in outdoor conditions.

Q. Are Destaco clamps used for hoisting or lifting applications?

A. No, Destaco clamps are load-rated only for clamping applications. They are not designed for hoisting or lifting applications.