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News Release from: Emka UK | Subject: Emka's 1000 series latches
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2008
Compression latches suit thick doors
As the lock is turned Emka's 1000 series latches translate the force into linear motion, which brings the tab 6mm toward the door, clamping securely onto the door frame.
Emka has added lockable T handle, wingknob, square key and L handle variants to its 1000 series of IP65 compression latches All models have shaft extensions to suit door frames up to 95mm thick
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Compression latches provide secure closure
Emka's 1000 range of compression latches handle vibration-prone applications using an adjustable clamp action.
This is especially useful in accoustic cabinets, genset installations, refrigeration, HVAC and on-board vehicle situations.
Not only does this extensible shaft provide additional depth capability, but it also permits manual clamping set up by means of a threaded adjustment at the inner end.
This enables the compression action to be fine tuned by means of a shaft-mounted lock nut.
The 1000 series compression latches provide a 6mm axial clamp function.
After closing, when the lock is turned the tab is rotated 90 degrees then stops.
As the lock is turned a further 90 degrees this is translated into linear motion which brings the tab 6mm toward the door, thus clamping securely onto the door frame.
This ensures a very high degree of vibration resistance, as well as added clamping force on the gasket and a "soft" closure on the door frame.
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