Spring-Loaded Catches | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

	Mounting Style Mounting Style


Surface	Through Hole

Mortise

	Handle Style Handle Style


Paddle	L

Lever	T

Knob

	Mount Type Mount Type


Screw	Press Fit

	For Use On For Use On

Metal

Plastic

Wood

	Opens With Opens With


Handle	Key

Knob	Screwdriver

Square Key	Hex Key

Triangle Key

	For Maximum Thickness For Maximum Thickness

	Maximum Latching Distance Maximum Latching Distance

	Body Type Body Type


Thread In	Press Fit

	For Through Hole Diameter For Through Hole Diameter

	Cam Latch Type Cam Latch Type

Nonlocking

Keyed

	Finish Finish

	Appearance Appearance

Dull

Polished

Brushed

	Height Height

	Length Length

1 3/16"

1 1/4"

1 3/8"

	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

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Color Color

	Black
	Brown
	Gray

	Handle Locking Type Handle Locking Type

Nonlocking

Twist-to-Lock

	Projection Projection

	Mounting Hole Center-to-Center Mounting Hole Center-to-Center

	Turn Direction Turn Direction

Quarter-Turn
Counterclockwise to Open

Quarter-Turn Clockwise to
Open

Half-Turn Counterclockwise
to Open

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About Cam Latches and Locks

Push-to-Open Roller Latches

Close and open these roller latches with a push—there's no need for a handle.

Snap-Arm Roller Latches

There's no need for a mating strike plate for these latches—their spring-loaded arm snaps to engage when closing the door.

Adjustable-Force Ball-Style Grab Latches

These latches are adjustable; push the ball in and rotate it to adjust force as well as compensate for misalignment.

Ball-Style Grab Latches

Also known as bullet catches, these latches have a spring-loaded ball that grabs and holds the strike plate to keep doors shut.

Push-to-Open Grab Latches

Close and open these grab latches with a push—there's no need for a handle.

Vibration-Resistant Grab Latches

Their spring-loaded design withstands vibration, rattling, and shaking better than other push-to-close grab latches for a more secure hold.

Vibration-Resistant Grab Latches with Electrical Switch

An electrical switch allows these latches to power a light or other signal to indicate whether a door is open or closed.

Snap Latches

These latches snap together to secure doors. They have a return spring to snap tight with a push and release with a pull.

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close Latches with Handle

Their spring-loaded design withstands vibration, rattling, and shaking better than other face-mount push-to-close latches for a more secure hold.

Cam Latches

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.

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.

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.

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Knob Cam Latches

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

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.

Keyed Cam Locks

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

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.

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.

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.

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

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

Retractable Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Captive-Panel Retractable Spring Plungers

Use an arbor press or similar pressure tool to install these spring plungers into a panel.

Twist-to-Lock Press-Fit Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose in the retracted position by pulling the knob and rotating it 90°.

Thread-In Captive-Panel Retractable Spring Plungers

Insert the nose into a panel; then thread on the nut and tighten using an installation wrench.

Twist-to-Lock Thread-In Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose in the retracted position by pulling the knob and rotating it 90°.

About Cam Latches and Locks

Push-to-Close Latches

Push-to-Open Roller Latches

Snap-Arm Roller Latches

Adjustable-Force Ball-Style Grab Latches

Ball-Style Grab Latches

Push-to-Open Grab Latches

Vibration-Resistant Grab Latches

Vibration-Resistant Grab Latches with Electrical Switch

Snap Latches

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close Latches with Handle

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close Latches with Handle

Cam Latches

Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

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

Tight-Hold T-Handle Cam Latches

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

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Knob Cam Latches

Push-Button Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

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

Keyed Cam Locks

Tight-Hold T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

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

Tight-Hold Circular-Keyway Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Square-Drive Cam Locks

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

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

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

Tight-Hold Hex-Drive Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Retractable Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Captive-Panel Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock Press-Fit Captive-PanelRetractable Spring Plungers

Thread-In Captive-Panel Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock Thread-In Captive-PanelRetractable Spring Plungers

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

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

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

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

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

Twist-to-Lock Press-Fit Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock Thread-In Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers