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‘Drop-T’ Single-Point Latches

Self-contained handle, lock and adjustable latch in a flush-fitting recess pan, with good resistance to water penetration. Easily fixed into a simple cut-out, with shaped latch tongue giving 3mm take-up against gasketed door edge. Stainless or carbon-steel models. Suits vehicle compartments & toolboxes, compressors, generators, other large enclosures.

Ordering Code

Stainless Steel Models
9/01501	LH, locking (Mixed differ)
9/01502	RH, locking (Mixed differ)
9/01503	LH, standard-key FS880
9/01504	RH, standard-key FS880

Mild Steel models
9/01511	LH, locking (Mixed differ)
9/01512	RH, locking (Mixed differ)
9/01513	LH, standard-key FS880
9/01514	RH, standard-key FS880

C23-Diagram 01 — Handle turns anticlockwise to release the latch tongue

C23-Diagram 02 — Handle turns clockwise to release the latch tongue

Specification

All dimensions shown are rounded to the nearest millimetre. Please request a drawing for the exact product specific and tolerances.

A	Width of pan	120 mm
B	Length of pan	125 mm
C	Hole centres	69 mm
D	Hole centres	90 mm
E	Max. depth	68 mm
F	Height of handle	30 mm
G	Length of latch	70 mm
H	Hole Size (dia)	7.5 mm
I	Engagement(normally set at 51 mm)	43-55 mm
J	Widthcam travel 3 mm depth	30 x 5 mm deep
K	Projection	30 mm
L	Location	34 mm
‘I’	dimension can be varied using different latchbars. See options.

‘I‘ dimension can be varied using different latch bars. See options. Gasket ref: MP00450 (locking)

Stainless models are bright-polished for good appearance, neoprene seal under stainless ‘cup’ washer for weatherproofing, rubber gasket supplied as standard.
Lift handle to turn latch tongue, which is adjustable through 12mm vertically. Locks only in centre (rest) position.
Latch travels 90 degrees from centre against ‘stops’ and is ‘handed’ LH or RH as specified, non-reversible.
Four holes in rim at 7.5mm diameter for bolts or rivets. Latch bar is adjusted by 2 x M10 nuts.
‘FS’ keys with shuttered keyway as standard. Optionally, ‘FT’ double-sided keys. Non-locking versions also available.
Polished stainless steel with chrome handle & hub, or carbon steel, zinc-plated. Optionally, black powder-coated. All internal parts are zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
‘T’-pan in grade 304 stainless steel, or carbon steel to CR4. Handle, hub and support bracket are zinc diecast.
Alternative latch bars. Weathershield options. ‘Blind mounting’.

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‘Drop-T’ Single-Point Latches

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