Tension Catches | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

	Mounting Style Mounting Style


Surface	Mortise

	Mount Type Mount Type

Screw

Press Fit

Weld On

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Latching Distance Latching Distance

	Mounting Screw Size Mounting Screw Size

	Maximum Pull Strength Maximum Pull Strength

	Draw Latch Type Draw Latch Type

Nonlocking

Padlockable

Keyed

	Capacity Capacity

3,000 lbs. or greater

Not Rated

	Height Height

	Draw Arm Style Draw Arm Style


U	Hook

	Clamp Type Clamp Type


Latch	Hold Down

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Appearance Appearance

Dull

Polished

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

	Latching Distance Adjustability Latching Distance Adjustability

Fixed

Adjustable

	Width Width

	Overall Width Overall Width

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Body Material Body Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Ball Material Ball Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Zinc

	Clamping Action Clamping Action

	Pull Only
	Hold Down

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

REACH Compliant

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About Draw Latches

Multidirectional Ball-Style Grab Latches

Each latch has top and bottom spring-loaded balls that can grab the strike plate from different directions.

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.

Grab Latches

A catch grabs and holds the strike plate to keep doors shut.

Adjustable-Grip Grab Latches

Turn the screw on the latch to adjust the gripping force on the strike plate.

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.

Roller Latches

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.

Soft-Close Heavy Duty Roller Latches

To prevent doors from slamming, these latches are hydraulic.

Heavy Duty Roller Latches

These latches are spring-loaded to overcome resistance caused by gaskets and air pressure to close doors tightly.

Roller Latches

Doors stay closed with the pressure of rollers against the strike plate.

Push-to-Open Roller Latches

Close and open these roller 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.

Draw Latches

Clean Room Draw Latches

A plastic-coated handle and hook prevents the release of particles from metal-to-metal contact, which makes these latches good for clean room applications.

Gasket-Sealing Draw Latches with Safety Catch

A safety catch prevents accidental opening.

Gasket-Sealing Draw Latches

These latches use downward compression to pull surfaces together for sealing gasketed doors.

Weather-Resistant Draw Latches

Corner-Mount Draw Latches

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

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.

T-Handle Tight-Hold Draw Latches

These latches are typically used to secure hoods and covers.

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.

Ultra-Tight-Hold 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.

Nonmarring Strikeless Draw Latches

The latch arm is coated with vinyl so it won't scratch surfaces.

Multiple-Strike Draw Latches

Each latch comes with a variety of strike plates for different mounting options.

Adjustable-Grip Draw Latches with Safety Catch

These latches have a safety catch to prevent accidental opening.

Strikeless Draw Latches with Safety Catch

A safety catch prevents accidental opening.

Strikeless Draw Latches

No need for a strike plate, these latches hook into a lip or notch.

Multiple-Strike Draw Latches with Safety Catch

To prevent accidental opening, these latches have a safety catch.

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.

Adjustable-Grip Draw Latches

Adjust the latching distance for a tight fit over gasketing and to compensate for misalignment.

Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

L-Handle Light Duty Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

Use these L-handle latches to draw lightweight surfaces together.

Light Duty Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

Draw lightweight surfaces together with these latches.

Tight-Hold Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

With a spring-loaded handle, these hold tighter than other turn-to-open draw latches and compensate for slight misalignment.

Turn-to-Open Draw Latches

Lift and turn the handle 180° to open and close these latches.

Hex-Socket Draw Latches

Use a 5/16" hex key to open and close these latches.

Snap-Action Draw Latches

Slide-Snap Draw Latches

To secure overlapping components, pull the slide over the stud until they snap together. These latches resist shock and vibration.

Snap-Down Draw Latches

These latches snap in place to eliminate rattling and hold access doors, screens, windows, and panels.

Keyed Draw Locks

Keyed Corner-Mount Draw Locks

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

Keyed Draw Locks

Open several draw locks with the same key.

Turn-to-Open Keyed Draw Locks

Lift and turn the handle 180° to open and close this lock.

Padlockable Draw Latches

Adjustable-Grip Padlockable Draw Latches

Adjust the latching distance to compensate for gasketing and misalignment.

Strikeless Padlockable Draw Latches

No need for a strike plate, these latches hook into a lip or notch.

Turn-to-Open Padlockable Draw Latches

Lift and turn the handle 180° to open and close these latches. Add a padlock to secure.

Corner-Mount Padlockable Draw Latches

Add a padlock to secure these latches, which reach around corners to pull two surfaces together.

Weather-Resistant Padlockable Draw Latches

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.

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.

Tight-Hold Padlockable Draw Latches

Secure surfaces together with these padlockable latches; built-in compression springs withstand vibration better than other latches.

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.

Padlockable Draw Latches

Multiple-Strike Padlockable Draw Latches

Each latch comes with a variety of strike plates for different mounting options.

Clamps

Right-Angle Latch-Style Toggle
Clamps with Locking Handle

Push the lever to lock the handle and prevent accidental opening.

Latch-Style Toggle Clamps

Fit the draw arm over a latch plate and pull the handle to clamp.

Right-Angle Latch-Style Toggle Clamps

Mount the clamp on a lid and the latch plate on the side of a container.

Side-Mount Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Bolt to the side of an object. Often used to clamp lids and covers on containers.

Undermount Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Mount these clamps below a surface.

Heavy Duty Latch-Style Toggle Clamps

A highly durable construction with hardened steel pivot pins and bushings provides a long service life.

Weld-On Side-Mount Hold-Down Toggle Clamps

Weld these clamps to the side of an object or drill your own holes in the mounting plate and bolt into place.

Latch-Style Toggle Clamps with Locking Handle

Push the lever to lock the handle and prevent accidental opening.