DESTACO 353-35 Pull Action Latch Clamp, Parting Line Hook, Steel, 2800 lb

Pull action latch clamps are ideal for opening & closing doors or lids repetitively during moulding, latching and assembly operations. They feature a handle to place & press down a clamping pull bar or hook around an opposing latch / workpiece. These clamps provide a powerful closing force for positive holding of the workpiece. They are generally available in fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J hook styles. Destaco 353 Series clampsare ideal for parting line clamping of rotational moulds. They have heavy duty cast steel construction with replaceable stainless steel pivot pins for use in harsh environments and under heavy loads without breaking / bending. Destaco 353-35 clamp is mounted directly on the parting lines of a mould or workpiece. This clamp has an ergonomic, whale tail style handle to reduce user fatigue for prolonged usage. It offers a maximum jaw opening of 1.39 inches and a maximum load capacity of 2800 lb. This clamp comes with a keeper plate and tapered bolt assembly for securely holding a fixture / workpiece. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in a variant having a maximum holding capacity of 2100 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 353-35 latch clamp is used to hold moulds and close chamber doors, lids, access covers, drums, containers and vessels in aerospace, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 353-35 pull action latch clamp can be mounted directly on the parting lines of a mould.
• This clamp is made of heavy duty cast steel with replaceable stainless steel pivot pins for structural rigidity and to prevent regular wear & tear due to harsh usage.
• The clamp offers a maximum holding capacity of 2800 lb.
• This clamp has an ergonomic, whale tail handle for a quick, one handed operation.
• Drawing movement of the clamp without thumb control is 0.47 inches and maximum jaw opening is 1.39 inches.
• The clamp provides an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 23:1.
• It comes with a keeper plate and tapered bolt assembly for support to workpieces while holding them.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco 353004 & 353908: Raptor Supplies delivers these replacement keeper plates and tapered bolt assemblies for replacing faulty or worn out parts of Destaco 353-35 clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 353-35 clamp is designed in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards for ensuring environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 353-35 clamp is installed over parting lines for quick & secure clamping of rotational moulds.
• This clamp can be removed easily from one location to another by unclamping using the handle.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 353-35 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers a variant of this manual clamp having a maximum holding capacity of 2100 lb (353-65).

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 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.