Compression Latches | McMaster-Carr

	For Use On For Use On

Metal

Plastic

Wood

	Opens With Opens With


Handle	Key

Screwdriver	Hex Key

Knob	Square Key

Triangle Key

	Handle Style Handle Style


Paddle	T

L

	For Maximum Thickness For Maximum Thickness

	Mounting Style Mounting Style


Through Hole	Surface

Mortise

	For Through Hole Diameter For Through Hole Diameter

	Cam Latch Type Cam Latch Type

Nonlocking

Keyed

	Latching Distance Latching Distance

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

	Cam Style Cam Style

Reversible Offset

Nonreversible Offset

Straight

	Push-Button Style Push-Button Style

	Raised		Flush

	Turn Direction Turn Direction

Half-Turn Counterclockwise
to Open

Quarter-Turn
Counterclockwise to Open

Quarter-Turn Clockwise to
Open

	Offset Cam Length Offset Cam Length

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

REACH Compliant

	Maximum Clamping Force Maximum Clamping Force

	Offset Cam Width Offset Cam Width

	Minimum Short Latching Distance Minimum Short Latching Distance

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Handle Length Handle Length

	Handle Projection Handle Projection

	Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Hole Diameter

5/32"

3/16"

1/4"

	Handle Width Handle Width

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About Cam Latches and Locks

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.

Hex-Drive Cam Locks

These locks require a hex key to open.

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.

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 Square-Drive Cam Locks

Food Industry Square-Drive Cam Locks

Designed for food-processing and hygienic applications, these corrosion-resistant cam locks are made of FDA listed materials.

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.

Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

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.

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

These tight-hold locks 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.

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.

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.

Draw Locks and 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.

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Draw Latches

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

Corner-Mount Draw Latches

These latches reach around outside corners to draw two surfaces together—use them to secure cases, toolboxes, and other containers.

Gasket-Sealing Draw Latches with Safety Catch

A safety catch prevents accidental opening.

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 compression springs withstand vibration better than other latches.

Gasket-Sealing Padlockable
Draw Latches with Safety Catch

For use on gasketed doors, these latches use downward compression to pull surfaces together. They have a safety catch to prevent accidental opening.

Keyed Corner-Mount Draw Locks

Secure cases, toolboxes, and other containers—these locks reach around outside corners to draw two surfaces together.

About Cam Latches and Locks

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

Hex-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Circular-Keyway Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Square-Drive Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Food Industry Square-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

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

Washdown Push-Button Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

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

Tight-Hold T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Draw Locks and Latches

Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Tight-Hold Draw Latches with Safety Catch

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Draw Latches

Corner-Mount Draw Latches

Gasket-Sealing Draw Latches with Safety Catch

Corner-Mount Tight-Hold PadlockableDraw Latches with Safety Catch

Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

Gasket-Sealing PadlockableDraw Latches with Safety Catch

Keyed Corner-Mount Draw Locks

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

Washdown 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

Gasket-Sealing Padlockable
Draw Latches with Safety Catch