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Compression latches suit thick doors

An EMKA UK product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jan 22, 2008

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 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.

Unlocking is a simple reverse process.

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