Compression Latches | McMaster-Carr

	Handle Style Handle Style


Paddle	T

L

	For Use On For Use On

Metal

Plastic

Wood

	Opens With Opens With


Handle	Key

Screwdriver	Hex Key

Knob	Square Key

Triangle Key

	For Maximum Thickness For Maximum Thickness

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

	Mounting Style Mounting Style


Through Hole	Surface

Mortise

	Cam Latch Type Cam Latch Type

Nonlocking

Keyed

	For Through Hole Diameter For Through Hole Diameter

	Latching Distance Latching Distance

	Push-Button Style Push-Button Style

	Raised		Flush

	Cam Style Cam Style

Reversible Offset

Nonreversible Offset

Straight

	Turn Direction Turn Direction

Half-Turn Counterclockwise
to Open

Quarter-Turn
Counterclockwise to Open

Quarter-Turn Clockwise to
Open

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Maximum Clamping Force Maximum Clamping Force

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Long Latching Distance Maximum Long Latching Distance

	Offset Cam Length Offset Cam Length

	Maximum Short Latching Distance Maximum Short Latching Distance

	Handle Length Handle Length

	Mount Type Mount Type

Screw

Weld On

	Offset Cam Width Offset Cam Width

183 Products

Cam Latches

Push-Button Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Press the button and the handle snaps open; push the handle shut for a secure hold.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold.

Washdown Push-Button Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

These tight-hold latches are IP65 and NEMA 4 rated for protection against dust, dirt, and washdowns. Press the button and the handle snaps open; push the handle shut for a secure hold.

Tight-Hold T-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, turn the handle a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, turn the handle a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold.

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Knob Cam Latches

Also known as adjustable compression cam latches, these adjust to compensate for door or drawer misalignment.

Keyed Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, turn the head a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Also known as adjustable compression cam locks, these adjust to compensate for door or drawer misalignment.

Tight-Hold Hex-Drive Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, turn the head a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

A red indicator on the lock face is visible when unlocked and hidden when locked.

Tight-Hold Circular-Keyway Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, turn the handle a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, turn the head a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Tight-Hold T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, turn the handle a quarter-turn to latch, then another quarter-turn to draw the cam firmly against the door or drawer surface.

Push-Button Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle
Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Press the button and the handle snaps open; push the handle shut for a secure hold.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold.

Draw Latches

Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Designed with compression springs to withstand vibration better than standard draw latches, these offer a more secure hold.

Tight-Hold Draw Latches with Safety Catch

To prevent accidental opening, these latches have a safety catch.

T-Handle Tight-Hold Draw Latches

These latches are typically used to secure hoods and covers.

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Mount these latches on a corner to draw perpendicular surfaces together.

Ultra-Tight-Hold Draw Latches

An integrated slide bolt extends into the strike plate to resist pull and vibration from side-to-side, front-to-back, and up-and-down forces.

Tight-Hold Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

With a spring-loaded handle, these hold tighter than other turn-to-open draw latches and compensate for slight misalignment.

Padlockable Draw Latches

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Padlockable
Draw Latches with Safety Catch

Mount these latches on a corner to draw perpendicular surfaces together. They have a safety catch to prevent accidental opening.

Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

Secure surfaces together with these padlockable latches; built-in springs withstand vibration better than other latches.

Ultra-Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

An integrated slide bolt extends into the strike plate to resist pull and vibration from side-to-side, front-to-back, and up-and-down forces.

Cam Latches

Push-Button Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle Cam Latches

Washdown Push-Button Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Tight-Hold T-Handle Cam Latches

Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Knob Cam Latches

Keyed Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Hex-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Circular-Keyway Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Push-Button Tight-Hold Paddle-HandleKeyed Alike Cam Locks

Lift-and-Turn Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Draw Latches

Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Tight-Hold Draw Latches with Safety Catch

T-Handle Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Ultra-Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Tight-Hold Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

Padlockable Draw Latches

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold PadlockableDraw Latches with Safety Catch

Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

Ultra-Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

Padlockable Draw Latches

Push-Button Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Washdown Push-Button Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Push-Button Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle
Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Padlockable
Draw Latches with Safety Catch