Mount your handle where it’s easy to reach even if your latch is not. These latches connect to a handle with a cable or rod (not included), so you can open them remotely. To close, push them in, and they firmly grip the strike bolt on your door to hold it shut. They’re a heavier duty alternative to standard push-to-close latches for use in higher capacity applications. Also known as single-stage rotary latches, these latches only have one latching position to keep them closed. Push them hard to make sure they don’t accidentally open.

The slanted edges on these latches guide them into the strike bolt on your door, so the door will close even if it’s misaligned. They’re also known as dovetail latches and two-stage rotary latches. A safety catch stops your door from opening accidentally if it’s not pushed in all the way. You’ll know it’s not fully latched if the door rattles. Give the door an extra push to shut it completely. When closed, these latches grip the strike bolt on your door to hold it firmly shut. They require over 700 lbs. of pulling force to yank open, so they stay closed even in demanding applications. To open these latches remotely, you can connect them to a handle with a cable or rod (not included). This is especially useful when you want your latch hidden but your handle in an easy-to-reach spot.