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Knob	Screwdriver

Square Key	Hex Key

Triangle Key

	Handle Style Handle Style


Paddle	L

Lever	T

Knob

	Material Material

	Mounting Style Mounting Style


Surface	Mortise

Through Hole

	For Use On For Use On

Metal

Plastic

Wood

	For Maximum Thickness For Maximum Thickness

	Mount Type Mount Type


Screw	Press Fit

	Maximum Latching Distance Maximum Latching Distance

1/16"-1/4"

1/16"-1/2"

1/16"-15/16"

1/8"-3/8"

1/8"-3/4"

5/16"

5/16"-2 1/2"

3/8"-5/8"

3/8"-3/4"

3/8"-13/16"

3/8"-1 1/4"

5/8"

5/8"-7/8"

11/16"

3/4"-1 1/8"

25/32"

7/8"-1 11/16"

15/16"-1 13/16"

1 11/16"-2"

	For Through Hole Diameter For Through Hole Diameter

	Body Type Body Type


Thread In	Press Fit

	Cam Latch Type Cam Latch Type

Nonlocking

Keyed

	Finish Finish

	Appearance Appearance

Dull

Polished

	Grab Style Grab Style

Spring

Ball

	Height Height

	Cam Style Cam Style

Nonreversible Offset

Reversible Offset

Straight

	Turn Direction Turn Direction

Quarter-Turn
Counterclockwise to Open

Quarter-Turn Clockwise to
Open

Half-Turn Counterclockwise
to Open

	Offset Cam Length Offset Cam Length

	Maximum Clamping Force Maximum Clamping Force

	Color Color

	Black
	Brown
	Gray

	Offset Cam Width Offset Cam Width

	Rear Projection Rear Projection

	Handle Locking Type Handle Locking Type

Nonlocking

Twist-to-Lock

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About Cam Latches and Locks

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.

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.

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.

Push-to-Open Grab Latches

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

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.

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.

Push-to-Open Roller Latches

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

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close Latches with Handle

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

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold
Knob Cam Latches

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keyed 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 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

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 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.

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.

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.

Retractable Long-Nose Spring Plungers

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°.

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°.

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About Cam Latches and Locks

Push-to-Close Latches

Ball-Style Grab Latches

Adjustable-ForceBall-Style Grab Latches

Vibration-Resistant Grab Latches

Vibration-Resistant GrabLatches with Electrical Switch

Push-to-Open Grab Latches

Snap Latches

Snap-Arm Roller Latches

Push-to-Open Roller Latches

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close Latches with Handle

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-CloseLatches with Handle

Cam Latches

Adjustable-Tension Tight-HoldKnob Cam Latches

Lift-and-Turn Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Cam Latches

Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Lift-and-Turn Tight-HoldL-Handle Cam Latches

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

Push-Button Tight-HoldPaddle-Handle Lever Cam Latches

Tight-Hold T-Handle Cam Latches

Keyed Cam Locks

Adjustable-Tension Tight-HoldSlotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Circular-KeywayKeyed Alike Cam Locks

Square-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Hex-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-HoldSquare-Drive Cam Locks

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

Tight-Hold T-HandleKeyed Alike Cam Locks

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

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

Retractable Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Thread-In Captive-PanelRetractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-LockThread-In Captive-Panel Retractable Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Captive-PanelRetractable Spring Plungers

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

Adjustable-Force
Ball-Style Grab Latches

Vibration-Resistant Grab
Latches with Electrical Switch

Vibration-Resistant Push-to-Close
Latches with Handle

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold
Knob Cam Latches

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

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

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

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

Adjustable-Tension Tight-Hold
Slotted-Drive Cam Locks

Tight-Hold Circular-Keyway
Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Open-Indicating Tight-Hold
Square-Drive Cam Locks

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

Tight-Hold T-Handle
Keyed Alike Cam Locks

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

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

Thread-In Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers

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

Press-Fit Captive-Panel
Retractable Spring Plungers

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