March 2021

An ingenious design that replicates the function of our ‘Universal’ budget latch, but which takes full advantage of the properties of moulded materials. It is tough, lightweight, non-magnetic, self-lubricating, and totally corrosion-resistant. A special version is supplied with 8mm steel shaft, which can be fitted to either face (9/01957). This is normally used with moulded handle, 5/01664.

This simple ‘deadbolt’ latch has become an industry standard. Basic model is mild steel construction, with options in stainless steel or with moulded bolt. Two sizes of operating keys are available and diecast escutcheon covers can be fitted to conceal panel aperture.

Cleverly designed so that top and bottom plates are mechanically interleaved for maximum strength, these latches have an exterior spring and are ‘handed’ as shown. Fixing holes on standard models are countersunk after plating but versions are available with plain 5mm holes.

With same dimensions as the ‘Universal’ model, this design has a forged brass bolt to provide a blind, dust-proof centre which requires a special security key to operate. Latch is zinc plated.

With exceptionally strong construction, this model suits heavy applications and where a stronger, more substantial bolt is required to resist abuse. Uses include large storage containers, bus engine and luggage compartments.

These models have a shaped ‘hooked’ bolt which engages with a pin to hold two panels together laterally. The shape of the hook and string spring provide very positive engagement.

Extremely versatile units which sit within a compartment and slam against a striker peg to provide a very positive engagement. They release by pressure against top trigger or by remote cable. Used for top-opening hatches and covers where latch is concealed below edge of door or base unit.

Ideal for top-opening compartments, these latches can be mounted on lid or base without danger of injury from sharp edges, while striker can be placed below opening line. Latches can be operated by direct pressure on top ‘trigger’ or by remote action. Also suit sliding doors and roller shutters.

The exceptionally neat and compact design of the ‘Series 400‘ makes it suitable for confined spaces and thin doors. It provides 2-stage anti-burst latching, with mounting through the pivot points for great strength.

Specially developed for agricultural tractors, construction plant and similar off-road vehicles, these latches are easily fitted to single-skin doors, with a neat, moulded trim cover for good appearance.

Latches operate from a push-button handle mounted on the outside panel, so that plunger engages with ‘trigger’.

These models are fully plant-on to the door edge, and operate directly from a push-button unit. The latches have built-in locking functions and fully interconnected inside/outside operation. When correctly fitted they meet legal requirements for on-road vehicles.

In this design the ‘push-plate’ is replaced with a linkage lever, so that the latch can be operated at a distance by connecting rod from a suitable handle. There is also an outside locking lever, which connects to an exterior private lock.

This unit is smaller, stronger, and more forgiving of misalignment than our previous model. Completely redesigned as a diecast assembly, it is fitted to the mounting surface through two hollow rivets as shown.

There is an adjustable striker pin, with moulded ‘buffer’ to cushion impact. The striker is released by gentle pressure on inside handle.

Intended to hold back doors and windows on tractor cabs and similar machines, the pin-&-socket action allows the unit to be used elsewhere, particularly when fitted with linkage for remote-actuation.

A neat, lightweight unit which enables a door to be held open (against the body panel), and released from the inside.Usual application is for tractor cabs and similar, but the unit can be adapted for securing lids and compartments.

A circular hold-back with rotary action, this model has ‘jaws’ that can be released by levers on both inside and outside. Made in tough, self-coloured moulded materials, it is flange-fitted through three holes to a metal panel and the striker pin is attached to door or window, with a moulded ‘buffer’ to cushion impact.

These hold-backs are used on tractor and similar machines to hold doors and windows firmly against the side of the cab. Similar models are available for all-glass panels.

A useful exterior slam catch, with white nylon ‘jaws’ supported on stainless coil springs for smooth action and strong retention. Pull-out force for separation is 15 Kg.

A robust and simple plant-on unit which uses over-centre action to trap and hold down the striker-loop. Widely used for engine covers, grills, luggage compartments and for machine covers and canopies.

These strikers should be used with our various slam latches to protect door edges and ensure full engagement. Choice of striker will be determined by depth of door/pillar and clearance when closed. All units are zinc diecast and clear zinc-plated.