DESTACO 375 Pull Action Latch Clamp, U Hook, Flanged Base, Steel, 4000 lb

Destaco 375 Series pull action latch clamps are used to pull / close workpieces placed parallel to the clamp base. They are equipped with an easy to use handle to place / attach a horizontal U hook around an opposing workpiece latch / cleat. The clamp handles feature a patented thumb control lever for a convenient one handed operation. These clamps can be used to repetitively close & open doors & lids in latching, moulding and assembly operations. Destaco 375 clamp has flanged base for quick & easily removable installation on a flat, horizontal surface / workpiece. This latch clamp is made of heavy duty steel for preventing bending / breaking under heavy loads (maximum 4000 lb). Raptor Supplies offers this clamp in variants having a weld on base for permanent installation; Toggle Lock Plus mechanism for preventing accidental opening of the clamp. You can order these latch clamps in variants having 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 a similar latch clamp (Destaco 385) having a maximum holding capacity of 7500 lb.

Uses:

Destaco 375 latch clamp is ideal for performing latching, moulding and assembly operations in aerospace, transportation, automotive, consumer goods and food & packaging industries. This clamp is also used to close doors, lids, containers, drums, vessels and access covers.

Features:

• Destaco 375 pull action latch clamp is equipped with a flanged base for quick & easy mounting on a horizontal surface / workpiece.
• It provides a maximum holding capacity of 4000 lb.
• This clamp has heavy duty steel construction for structural integrity and durability.
• It has a threaded U hook (horizontal) pull bar for easy adjustment of the workpiece.
• The clamp handle is integrated with a thumb control lever for single handed operation.
• The clamp offers an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 44:1.
• The clamp's drawing movement without thumb control is 3.47 inches and max hook adjustment is 0.69 inches.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies can deliver Destaco 385102 latch plate for secure attachment of Destaco 375 clamp hook to a workpiece.
• Replacement accessories like Destaco thumb control lever (375-ZB1) and hook assembly (375215) are used to replace the clamp's worn out or faulty parts.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 375 clamp adheres to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards for environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 375 clamp's base & latch plate feature threaded mounting holes for quick & easily removable installation on a horizontal surface / workpiece.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What other variants of Destaco 375 latch clamp are available on Raptor Supplies?

A. Raptor Supplies offers these manual clamps in variants having Toggle Lock Plus feature (375-R) to act as a secondary locking mechanism; weld on base mounting style (375-B) for permanent installation.

Q. Is Destaco 375 latch clamp offered in different hook lengths?

A. Destaco supplies similar latch clamps in different hook lengths, such as 25 mm longer than standard length (375-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (375-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (375-M-100).

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.

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.

Q. Can the red handles of the Destaco clamps be removed?

A. Most Destaco clamps feature grips that can be easily removed by simply sliding them off. But some handle grips undergo vinyl dipping to fit the underlying handle and hence, have to be cut off for removal.