Pull action latch clamps are used for closing & opening doors & lids repetitively in assembly, moulding and latching operations. They are equipped with a handle to place 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 styles. Destaco 371 Series clampsare used to pull workpieces that are placed horizontal to their clamp base. These clamps have an easy to use handle with a thumb control lever for convenient one handed operation. Destaco 371-SS clamp has stainless steel construction for resistance against corrosion & wear / tear due to abrasive environments. This J hook style latch clamp features a flanged base for quick installation on flat, horizontal surfaces. It can hold a maximum load of 750 lb. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having steel construction to provide structural rigidity and prevent bending / breaking; Toggle Lock Plus feature to prevent its accidental disconnection. You can order this latch clamp 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-SSpull action latch clamp having a horizontal U hook, providing a maximum holding capacity of 720 lb.
Uses:
Destaco 371-SS latch clamp is ideal for closing numerous fixtures, such as chamber / access doors, lids, drums & covers in aerospace, transportation and food & packaging industries.
Features:
- Destaco 371-SS pull action latch clamp is made of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability.
- It has a maximum holding capacity of 750 lb.
- This clamp has a flanged base for quick & easy mounting on a flat, horizontal surface / workpiece.
- It is equipped with a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment according to a workpiece.
- The clamp offers a max hook adjustment of 0.81 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 36:1.
- The clamp handle is integrated with a patented thumb control lever for single handed operation.
- Drawing movements of the clamp with and without thumb control are 4.18 and 5.44 inches, respectively.
Compatible Accessories:
- Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 371-SS clamp's replacement accessories, such as hook assembly (371915) and thumb control lever (371-ZB1) for replacing its worn out or faulty parts.
Standards and Approvals:
- Destaco 371-SS clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for ensuring environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.
Installation:
- Destaco 371-SS clamp is mounted to a horizontal surface / workpiece with the help of threaded holes on either side of the clamp base.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Does Destaco offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 371-SS pull action latch clamp in other variants?
A. Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 371 latch clamp having steel construction to provide strength for use in heavy duty operations.
Q. Is Destaco 371-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 (371-SS-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (371-SS-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (371-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. Raptor Supplies offers Destaco 371-RSS latch clamp having Toggle Lock Plus to prevent its accidental opening during the operation.
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.