How to select your latch?

How to select a latch

    1. Determine the strength of the connection
  • Light: Medicine/Optical
    Fully concealed -> no damage / no contamination
  • Medium: Central heating/cooling/machinery
  • Heavy: Heavy manchinery/industrial heating systems, cooling/gas installations/vehicles
  • Determine the tensile strength, quantify how much Newton the connection needs to hold. Maximum Tensile strength = How much N? What will be the maximum force between the panels?
  • What kind of steel
    • Zinc plated, chromed - 25% higher forces, nice view
    • Stainless - better corrosion resistance (303)
  • What kind ot style?
    • Fixation:
      • Rivets (Øhole 3,5 or 4mm), welding (from 2000/3000 pieces)
      • Screws
    • Locking:
      • with locking: (secondary lock/hasp) used by VIBRATION
      • without
    • Grip part:
      • drawhook
      • clip (turnable i.e. bigger tolerances?)
    • Base:
      • concealed/open (depending on available space)

    How to select a latch

    • You are now ready to determine the quantity of pieces and to forward the correct part numbers
    • Send your inquiry, with VAT number and full contact details.