DESTACO 381 Pull Action Latch Clamp, Threaded J Hook, Steel, 1000 lb

Pull action latch clamps are equipped with handles that place a clamping pull bar or hook around a workpiece for pulling / closing them. They are ideal for repeated closing & opening of doors & lids in assembly, moulding and latching operations. Destaco 381 Series clamps feature patented thumb control lever to provide one handed operation. The brand's pull action latch clamps feature fixed latch, U hook (horizontal and vertical) or J hook designs. Destaco 381 clamp is used to pull a workpiece that is placed horizontal to its clamp base. This clamp has an ergonomic handle with a patented thumb control lever for ease of use & one handed operation. It has steel construction for strength & wear / tear resistance. This J hook style latch clamp is equipped with a flanged base for quick mounting on flat, horizontal surface / workpiece. It provides a maximum load capacity of 1000 lb. Raptor Supplies also offers this clamp in variants having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance in abrasive environments. You can order this latch clamp 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 334 pull action latch clamp having a vertical U hook for pulling a workpiece that is placed perpendicular to its clamp base.

Uses:

Destaco 381 latch clamp is ideal for performing latching operations, such as closing chamber / access doors, covers, mouldings, lids & drums in aerospace, consumer goods, transportation and food & packaging industries.

Features:

• Destaco 381 pull action latch clamp is made of steel for structural rigidity and durability.
• It has a maximum holding capacity of 1000 lb.
• This clamp is equipped with a threaded J hook pull bar for easy adjustment of the clamp according to a workpiece.
• It has a flanged base for quick & easy installation on a flat, horizontal workpiece / surface.
• This clamp's handle is integrated with a thumb control lever for single handed operation.
• The clamp provides a max hook adjustment of 0.93 inches and an exerting force (pushing) to applied force (pulling) ratio of 37:1.
• Drawing movements of the clamp with and without thumb control are 4.69 and 6.1 inches, respectively.

Compatible Accessories:

• Raptor Supplies can deliver replacement accessories, such as hook assembly (381215) and thumb control lever (381-ZB1) to replace Destaco 381 clamp's worn out or faulty parts.

Standards and Approvals:

• Destaco 381 clamp is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 industry standards to ensure environmental health, user safety and superior performance of the clamp.

Installation:

• Destaco 381 clamp can be mounted on a horizontal surface / workpiece using threaded holes on either side of its clamp base.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Destaco offer manual clamps with similar specifications as Destaco 381 pull action latch clamp in other variants?

A. Raptor Supplies offers Destaco 381-SS latch clamp having stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability in harsh environmental conditions.

Q. Is Destaco 381 latch clamp available in different hook lengths?

A. Raptor Supplies delivers similar latch clamps having different hook lengths, such as 25mm longer than standard length (381-M-25), 50 mm longer than standard length (381-M-50) and 100 mm longer than standard hook length (381-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 an 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.