Latch “Above” Handle
In the ‘usual’ arrangement for this type of latch system the contactor is positioned above the handle (as with a regular ‘drop-T‘). This will suit doors hinged at the side, with the latch mounted in a sideways orientation.
Latch “Below” Handle
In this configuration the latch-bar is reversed to bring the contactor under the handle position. This is ideal for top-hinged doors and hatches, where handle lifts in the normal way while engagement takes place at the bottom face. The bar is released and secured by a hexagon bolt and securing plate
- Water and corrosion resistant, with depth, direction, and ‘throw’ of latch changed quickly and easily to give great range of adjustment. Simple to fit, with ‘U’-brackets and gasket provided.
- Unlock and lift handle, which releases latch bar, and turn to open door. To secure, bring latch to vertical and press down on handle, which compresses bar against door-edge.
- Latch travels 90 degrees from centre (rest) position in either direction against ‘stops’. It is not ‘handed’.
- Unit fits through aperture, is clamped against panel edge by two U-brackets, and secured by M8 locknuts on 45mm bolts.
- ‘FT’ double-sided keys with shuttered keyway, or optionally, ‘FS’ keys.
- Black, self-coloured, with lightly-textured finish. Latch bar is yellow-zinc plated for corrosion resistance
- Shell & hub in glass-filled nylon, zinc diecast handle, latch-bar & brackets in mild steel, with cut-rubber gasket.