DESTACO 324-M-100 Latch Clamp, Steel, Flange Base, 500 lb, Straight Handle

Pull action latch clamps are used to close & open fixtures in latching, moulding and assembly operations. These clamps feature a handle to place a clamping pull bar / hook around a workpiece (placed horizontally or vertically to the clamp base). Destaco pull action latch clamps have fixed latch, U hook (horizontal & vertical) and J hook designs for pulling / closing fixtures. Destaco 324 Series clamps are equipped with a vertical U hook to close a workpiece / fixture that is positioned perpendicular to the clamp base. Their clamp handles are integrated with a patented thumb control lever for quick, single handed operation. These clamps have flanged base mounting style for quick installation on a flat surface / workpiece. Destaco 324-M-100 clamp offers a 100 mm longer U hook for closing a workpiece at a greater distance than a standard length U hook style clamp. This latch clamp has steel construction for strength & durability to withstand regular wear & tear. It has a maximum holding capacity of 500 lb. Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction to resist corrosion; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism to act as a secondary locking feature & prevent accidental opening during the operation. You can order these latch clamps in variants having different hook lengths (standard length, 25 mm longer than standard length & 50 mm longer than standard length), by simply removing -M-100 or adding -M-25 & -M-50 at the end of the model number.
We also offer Destaco 323-M-100 pull action latch clamp having a maximum holding capacity of 360 lb and a horizontal U hook for pulling a workpiece placed parallel to its clamp base.

Uses:

Destaco 324-M-100 latch clamp is used to close fixtures like chamber doors, lids, moulds & access covers in consumer goods, aerospace, transportation, automotive and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 324-M-100 pull action latch clamp is equipped with a threaded, vertical U hook for easy adjustment according to a workpiece placed perpendicular to the clamp base.
• This U hook is 100 mm longer than a standard U hook length for pulling workpieces at a greater length.
• It is made of steel for structural integrity & durability to resist breaking / bending.
• This clamp has flanged base for quick mounting on a workpiece / surface.
• It offers a maximum holding capacity of 500 lb.
• This clamp's ergonomic handle is integrated with a thumb control lever for one handed operation.
• The clamp comes with a latch plate for secure attachment of clamp to a workpiece.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies delivers Destaco latch plate (324101) for secure attachment of Destaco 324-M-100 clamp hook to a workpiece.
• Replacement accessories, such as hook assembly (324215-M-100) and thumb control lever (324-ZB1) can replace the faulty or worn out parts of the clamp.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 324-M-100 clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and efficient performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 324-M-100 clamp has threaded mounting holes on its base & latch plate for quick installation on a workpiece / surface.
• This clamp can be unscrewed easily using a screwdriver to remove it from the mounted surface.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Raptor Supplies offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 324-M-100 clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies delivers similar clamp variants, such as Destaco 324-R-M-100 latch clamp having Destaco Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening during the operation. We can also supply Destaco 324-SS-M-100 latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability.

Q. Is Destaco 324-M-100 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco offers similar latch clamps having different hook lengths, such as standard length (324), 25 mm longer than standard hook length (324-M-25) and 50 mm longer than standard length (324-M-50).

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.

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