DESTACO 351-B Pull Action Latch Clamp, J Hook, Narrow Flange Base, 375 lb

Pull action latch clamps are suitable for repetitively closing & opening doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. These latch clamps feature a handle to place a clamping pull bar or hook around the opposing latch that is attached to a workpiece. Fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) and J hook types are 3 major styles of Destaco pull action latch clamps. Destaco 351 Series clampsare used to pull workpieces that are parallel to the base. These clamps provide an ergonomic handle with a thumb control lever for a convenient single handed operation. Destaco 351-B clamp has a narrow flanged base for installation & operation in compact spaces. This J hook style latch clamp is made of steel to provide structural rigidity and prevent bending / breaking due to heavy duty usage. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance; 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 323 Seriespull action latch clamps having horizontal U hook for holding workpieces, providing a maximum holding capacity of 360 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 351-B latch clamp is used in consumer goods, aerospace & automotive and food & packaging industries, ideal for holding moulds and closing chamber doors, lids & access covers.

Features:

• Destaco 351-B pull action latch clamp has steel construction for structural integrity and durability.
• This clamp provides a maximum holding capacity of 375 lb.
• The clamp has a narrow flanged base for quick & easy mounting on compact surfaces.
• It is equipped with a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment of workpieces.
• The clamp comes with a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• This pull action clamp provides a max hook adjustment of 0.43 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 21:1.
• Drawing movements of the clamp with and without thumb control are 2.75 and 4.17 inches, respectively.

Compatible Accessories:

• Destaco replacement hook assembly (351215) and replacement thumb control lever (351-ZB1) are used to replace Destaco 351-B clamp's worn out or faulty parts.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 351-B clamp complies with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 351-B clamp is mounted to surfaces using threaded holes on the narrow flanged base.
• This clamp can be easily removed by unscrewing the base using a screwdriver.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 351-B latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 351-BSS latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and 351 latch clamp featuring normal flange base mounting style.

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

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

Q. How do latch clamps work?

A. These pull action latch clamps feature 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 351-R latch clamp having Toggle Lock Plus and normal flange base mounting style.

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. 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.