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Strikeless Adjustable-Grip Draw Latches
These latches hook into a lip or notch and have an adjustable latching distance to compensate for gasketing and misalignment. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed is measured with the latch extended to maximum latching distance.
For the best grip, choose a latch with a vinyl-coated handle. The bright yellow vinyl also makes the latch easy to see.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | Handle Color | Fasteners Included | Screw Size  | Each | |
Latches with Vinyl-Coated Handle | |||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 3 1/2"-4 1/2" | 12 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1 13/16" | 500 | Yellow | No | 5/16" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Powder-Coated Steel | Dull | 3 1/2"-4 1/2" | 12 1/2" | 1 3/4" | 1 13/16" | 500 | Black | No | 5/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Padlockable Draw Latches
Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
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Overall | Mounting | Replacement Strike Plates | |||||||||||||
| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | |||
Screw On | |||||||||||||||
| A | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 5/16" | 3 7/8" | 1 5/16" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 5/16" | No | No. 10 | 3 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| A | 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 13/16" | 3 1/8" | 1 1/4" | 1/2" | Not Rated | 3/16" | No | No. 4 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| B | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 2 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 13/16" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 6 | 5 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| B | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 2 9/16" | 2 1/2" | 7/8" | 3/4" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 6 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 2 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 13/16" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 6 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| B | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 2 9/16" | 2 1/2" | 7/8" | 3/4" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 6 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| C | Nickel-Plated Steel | Dull | 13/16" | 3 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | Not Rated | 3/16" | No | No. 4, No. 5 | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| D | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 9/16" | 4" | 1 7/8" | 7/8" | 380 | 3/8" | No | No. 12 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| E | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 11/16" | 3 3/8" | 15/16" | 15/16" | 285 | 5/16" | No | No. 8 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| E | 17-7 PH Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 11/16" | 3 3/8" | 15/16" | 15/16" | 200 | 5/16" | No | No. 8 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| F | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 11/16" | 3 3/8" | 15/16" | 15/16" | 285 | 5/16" | No | No. 8 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| F | 17-7 PH Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 11/16" | 3 3/8" | 15/16" | 15/16" | 200 | 5/16" | No | No. 8 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| G | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 1 5/16" | 2 3/4" | 1 3/16" | 15/16" | 400 | 3/8" | No | No. 6 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| H | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 3 7/8" | 3 7/8" | 1 1/4" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| H | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 3 7/8" | 3 7/8" | 1 1/4" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| J | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 4 1/2" | 3 5/8" | 1 7/8" | 7/8" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
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| K | Steel | Dull | 1 5/16" | 3 7/8" | 1 5/16" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 5/16" | __ | __ | 3 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| L | Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 2 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 13/16" | Not Rated | 1/4" | __ | __ | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Corner-Mount Padlockable Draw Latches
Add a padlock to secure these latches, which reach around corners to pull two surfaces together. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
Overall | Mounting | Straight Strike Plate | ||||||||||
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Length | Width | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Maximum Padlock Shackle Diameter | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Features | Each | |
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 11/16" | 3 7/16" | 1 9/16" | 1" | 310 | 5/16" | No | M5 | Safety Catch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Weather-Resistant Padlockable Draw Latches
This latch has a rubber body that absorbs vibration and stretches to compensate for slight misalignment. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
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| Material | Strike Plate Material | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | |
| Black Rubber | 300 Series Stainless Steel | 3 9/16" | 4 3/16" | 1 1/4" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 5/16" | No | No. 8 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Gasket-Sealing Padlockable Draw Latches with Safety Catch
For use on gasketed doors, these latches use downward compression to pull surfaces together. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
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Overall | Mounting | Replacement Keeper Plates | |||||||||||
| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | Each | ||
Surface Mount | |||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1" | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 3/4" | 415 | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Dull | 1" | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 3/4" | 400 | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Corner-Mount Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches with Safety Catch
Mount this latch on a corner to draw perpendicular surfaces together. It has a safety catch to prevent accidental opening. Designed with compression springs to withstand vibration better than standard padlockable draw latches, it offers a more secure hold. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
Overall | Mounting | Straight Strike Plate | |||||||||
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 1/8" | 2 9/16" | 1 9/16" | 5/8" | Not Rated | 3/16" | No | M4 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches
Designed with springs to withstand vibration better than other standard padlockable draw latches, these offer a more secure hold. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
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Overall | Mounting | Replacement Strike Plates | ||||||||||||
| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | Each | |||
| A | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 1 1/16" | 3" | 1 3/8" | 13/16" | Not Rated | 5/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 1 1/4" | 3 5/8" | 1 13/16" | 15/16" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10, No. 12 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| B | Zinc-Plated Steel | Polished | 4 1/16" | 3 3/16" | 1 7/8" | 7/8" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| B | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 4 1/16" | 3 3/16" | 1 7/8" | 7/8" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
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. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed includes the strike plate.
Capacity, lbs. | Overall | Mounting | |||||||||||
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | X-Axis | Y-Axis | Z-Axis | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | |
Door-Face Mount | |||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 3/4" | 880 | 880 | 1,950 | 3 15/16" | 1 13/16" | 11/16" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 3/4" | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,950 | 3 15/16" | 1 13/16" | 11/16" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Inside-Corner Mount | |||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 3/4" | 880 | 220 | 220 | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 3/4" | 1,300 | 220 | 220 | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Outside-Corner Mount | |||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 3/4" | 880 | 330 | 220 | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 1 13/16" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 3/4" | 1,300 | 330 | 220 | 4 3/16" | 1 13/16" | 1 13/16" | 3/16" | No | No. 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Adjustable-Grip Padlockable Draw Latches
Adjust the latching distance to compensate for gasketing and misalignment. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length listed includes the strike plate; it's measured with the latch extended to maximum latching distance.
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | ||
| A | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 1/2"-3" | 4 1/4" | 1 5/16" | 1 1/8" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 2 1/2"-3" | 4 1/4" | 1 5/16" | 1 1/8" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel | Dull | 1"-1 9/16" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/8" | 1 1/16" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 8 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 1"-1 9/16" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/8" | 1 1/16" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 8 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 304 Stainless Steel | Dull | 1 3/8"-2 1/2" | 5 1/4" | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 800 | 5/16" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 3/4"-3 1/4" | 5 3/16" | 3" | 1 5/8" | Not Rated | 3/8" | No | No. 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 5/16"-1 7/8" | 10 3/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/2" | 4,400 | 5/16" | No | 5/16" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 5/16"-3 5/8" | 11 15/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/2" | 4,400 | 5/16" | No | 5/16" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 5/16"-1 7/8" | 10 3/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/2" | 5,500 | 5/16" | No | 5/16" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| D | 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 5/16"-3 5/8" | 11 15/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/2" | 5,500 | 5/16" | No | 5/16" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| E | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 3/16"-1 7/16" | 4" | 1 3/16" | 11/16" | 220 | 3/16" | No | M4 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| E | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2"-2 1/2" | 5 3/8" | 1 5/16" | 11/16" | 660 | 3/16" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| E | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 5/16"-2 3/4" | 7 1/8" | 1 5/8" | 1" | 1,100 | 3/8" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| E | 316 Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 3/16"-1 7/16" | 4" | 1 3/16" | 11/16" | 220 | 3/16" | No | M4 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| E | 316 Stainless Steel | Polished | 2"-2 1/2" | 5 3/8" | 1 5/16" | 11/16" | 660 | 3/16" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| E | 316 Stainless Steel | Polished | 2 5/16"-2 3/4" | 7 1/8" | 1 5/8" | 1" | 1,100 | 3/8" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| F | Galvanized Steel | Dull | 1 5/8"-2 1/8" | 6 7/8" | 1 13/16" | 7/8" | Not Rated | 1/4" | No | No. 10, No. 6 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| G | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 1/8"-2 7/8" | 6 1/4" | 2" | 15/16" | 1,100 | 3/8" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| G | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 5/16"-3" | 7 11/16" | 2" | 15/16" | 1,300 | 3/8" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| H | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 2 1/8"-2 11/16" | 6 11/16" | 1 5/8" | 1" | 1,100 | 3/16" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| H | 316 Stainless Steel | Polished | 2 1/8"-2 11/16" | 6 11/16" | 1 5/8" | 1" | 1,100 | 3/16" | No | M5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Turn-to-Open Padlockable Draw Latches
Lift and turn the handle 180° to open and close these latches. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand.
Mortise-mount latch is recessed to create a nearly flat surface that protects the latch from damage. It also has a spring-loaded handle that provides a tight hold and compensates for slight misalignment.
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | |
Surface Mount | ||||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 3/4" | 2 9/16" | 1 1/2" | 15/16" | 300 | 3/8" | __ | __ | __ | No | No. 4 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 300 Series Stainless Steel | Dull | 3/4" | 2 9/16" | 1 1/2" | 15/16" | 300 | 3/8" | __ | __ | __ | No | No. 4 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Mortise Mount | ||||||||||||||
| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 6 1/4" | 5" | 1/16" | Not Rated | 3/8" | 5 1/8" | 3 13/16" | 9/16" | No | No. 10 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Multiple-Strike Padlockable Draw Latches
Each latch comes with a variety of strike plates for different mounting options. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand. The overall length and width listed includes the longest and widest strike.
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Each | |
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| Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 6" | 1 5/16" | 15/16" | 990 | 9/32" | No | No. 10 | 000000 | 000000 |
| Black Powder-Coated Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 6" | 1 5/16" | 15/16" | 990 | 9/32" | No | No. 10 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Dull | 1 1/16" | 6" | 1 5/16" | 15/16" | 990 | 9/32" | No | No. 10 | 000000 | 00000 |
Strikeless Padlockable Draw Latches
No need for a strike plate, these latches hook into a lip or notch. Capacity is the maximum amount of force the latch can withstand.
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| Material | Appearance | Latching Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | ||
| A | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 1/2" | 3 1/8" | 7/8" | 13/16" | Not Rated | 5/16" | No | No. 6 | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | Zinc-Plated Steel | Dull | 1 3/8" | 4 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 15/16" | 660 | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 1 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| B | 304 Stainless Steel | Polished | 1 3/8" | 4 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 15/16" | 425 | 1/4" | No | No. 10 | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |