DESTACO 301-SS Pull Action Latch Clamp, U Hook, Stainless Steel, 450 lb

Destaco 301 Seriespull action latch clamps are horizontal pulling devices that provide a strong closing force for closing & opening fixtures repetitively during latching, moulding and assembly operations. Destaco 301-SS clamp is mounted parallel to a workpiece for pulling / closing it using a horizontal U hook. This latch clamp features a handle with a patented thumb control lever for one handed operation to improve productivity. The clamp is made of stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance for minimising damage / wear due to abrasive conditions. It has a flanged base for easy installation on a flat, horizontal surface / workpiece. The clamp is equipped with a fixed stop that limits the handle movement at various clamping positions. Destaco 301-SS provides a maximum load capacity of 450 lb. This clamp is also available in variants having steel construction for structural rigidity.
Raptor Supplies also offers Destaco 3011pull action latch clamp having steel construction, providing a maximum holding capacity of 2000 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 301-SS latch clamp is used for moulding & assembly operations in the automotive, transportation, consumer goods, aerospace and food & packaging industries. This clamp is also suitable for closing chamber doors, lids, covers and access doors.

Features:

• Destaco 301-SS pull action latch clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability to withstand highly abrasive environments / industrial conditions.
• It has flanged base mounting style for easy installation on any horizontal surface / workpiece.
• The clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 450 lb.
• This clamp is equipped with a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment according to the workpiece.
• It comes with an automatic fixed stop option for restricting the handle movement at certain clamping positions once the clamp is installed.
• This clamp features a handle with patented thumb control lever for one-handed operation.
• Drawing movement of the clamp without thumb control is 3.97 inches.
• The clamp ratio of exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) is 29:1.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 301-SS pull action latch clamp has stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance & durability to withstand highly abrasive environments / industrial conditions.
• It has flanged base mounting style for easy installation on any horizontal surface / workpiece.
• The clamp has a maximum holding capacity of 450 lb.
• This clamp is equipped with a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment according to the workpiece.
• It comes with an automatic fixed stop option for restricting the handle movement at certain clamping positions once the clamp is installed.
• This clamp features a handle with patented thumb control lever for one-handed operation.
• Drawing movement of the clamp without thumb control is 3.97 inches.
• The clamp ratio of exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) is 29:1.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 301-SS latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in steel construction (301), having a maximum holding capacity of 375 lb. We also deliver Destaco 311 latch clamp having a maximum holding capacity of 1200 lb.

Q. What is recommended lubricant to use with Destaco 324 latch clamp when reassembling?

A. Coupling lubricant, such as Mobil XTC should be used with Destaco 301-SS latch clamp and all other mechanical clamps of the brand.

Q. Does the red colour of the handle denote anything on Destaco clamps?

A. The red colour of the handles aware the user of location of the operating handle and when should he grab it.

Q. Can the handles of Destaco clamps be removed?

A. Most of Destaco clamp grips can be easily removed by sliding them off. But selected models of the handle grips undergo vinyl dipping over the underlying handle and hence require cutting off for removing them.

Q. Can Destaco clamps be used for hoisting or lifting applications?

A. No, Destaco clamps are not load rated for hoisting or lifting applications, instead they are ideal for safe & secure clamping operations.

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 & 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 force perpendicular to the base and squeeze-holding the work items.

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 a piece of equipment or sheet metal on the assembly line or during similar manufacturing processes.

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. 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 Destaco logo from the clamps.