DESTACO 351-R Pull Action Latch Clamp, J hook, Toggle Lock Plus, 375 lb

Pull action latch clamps are equipped with a handle for placing & pressing down a clamping pull bar or hook around a workpiece. This action provides a strong closing force to repetitively close & open doors and lids during latching, moulding and assembly operations. These clamps are generally available in fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J-hook styles. Destaco 351 Series clampsare mounted parallel to the workpieces for pulling / closing them easily. These clamps come with a thumb control lever for convenient single handed operation. Destaco 351-R clamp features with Toogle Lock Plus mechanism to act as a secondary locking mechanism. This J Hook style latch clamp has steel construction for strength and minimising damage / wear due to rough usage. It has a flanged base for easy installation on horizontal surface / workpiece. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; without Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for reducing operating costs. 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 324-Rpull action latch clamp having similar specifications and a vertical U hook, providing a maximum holding capacity of 500 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 351-R latch clamp is suitable for holding and closing mouldings, chamber doors, lids, access covers, drums and vessels in assembly lines, aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 351-R pull action latch clamp is integrated with Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to prevent its unintentional opening durin the operation.
• This clamp is made of steel for structural rigidity & durability to withstand highly abrasive environments / industrial conditions.
• It has a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment of clamp & workpiece.
• This clamp is equipped with a flanged base for easy mounting on any horizontal surface.
• It provideas a maximum holding capacity of 375 lb.
• This clamp has an easy to use handle with a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• Drawing movement of the clamp without and with thumb control are 4.17 inches and 2.75 inches, respectively.
• The clamp provides a max hook adjustment of 0.43 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 21:1.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies can deliver a replacement hook assembly (351215) for replacing Destaco 351-R clamp's worn out or faulty hook.
• Destaco replacement thumb control lever (351-ZB1) is used to replace the clamp's thumb control lever.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 351-R clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamps.

Installation:

• Destaco 351-R clamp features threaded holes on its base for easy mounting on a flat surface / workpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Destaco 351-R pull action latch clamp come in other variants with similar specifications?

A. Destaco supplies a similar latch clamp without Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism (Destaco 351) to reduce operating costs where there is less chance of accidental opening of the clamp. Raptor Supplies can also deliver Destaco 351-RSS clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive environments.

Q. Does Destaco offer manual clamps with longer hooks than Destaco 351-R pull action latch clamp?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps with different hook lengths, such as 25mm longer than standard length (351-R-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (351-R-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (351-R-M-100).

Q. How do latch clamps work?

A. These pull action latch clamps has 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. 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 equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.