Introduction

Cabinet catches basically help to keep the cabinet doors closed and also prevent them from damage due to continuous use. They are mainly used on doors which are not provided with self-closing hinges. Cabinet catches are available in different shapes and sizes and selecting appropriate catches for your cabinet is important.

Materials Used

Cabinet catches are usually cast of metals like:

• Cast Iron
• Aluminium
• Brass

Types

Cabinet catches are of various types. Some of the popular types include:

• Magnetic Catches
  • These cabinet door catches are the most popular ones among all cabinet catches and are best for cabinet doors in the kitchen as well as bathroom.
    
    
  • They are usually perfect for irregular or warped doors. They are also suitable for glass doors.
    
    
  • These catches have a metal plate that mounts on the door with the magnetic part fixed on the frame. Magnetic touch catches open and close with a light push on the door.
    
    
  • Proper contact between the magnet and strike is important for precise functioning of the catch.
    
    
  • High quality magnetic catches employ a floating or self-adjusting action to allow proper alignment and contact.
    
    

• Spring Roller Catches
  • They are an ideal alternative to magnetic catches.
    
    
  • Spring roller catches come with a single or a double roller. These rollers are set close together and are installed on the cabinet frame.
    
    
  • The single roller design is perfect for doors that slide open. For example, they are best suited for a closet door or pull out drawers as in these cases, the roller goes over the lip in the catch to operate.
    
    
  • The double roller catch usually consist of a strike mounted on the cabinet door that moves into or around the catch that is installed on the surface of the cabinet.
    
    
  • Spring roller catches operate quietly and are easy to install on most door and frame designs.
    
    
  • The catch is concealed when used on an inset door. It closes when the rollers hook on the strike plate.
    
    
• Friction Catches
  • Friction catches offer a secure grasp of the door.
    
    
  • There are two parts of the friction catch that operate with spring tension similar to the roller type.
    
    
  • The catch is invisible when used on an inset door.

Buying Tips While going for cabinet catches, it is very important to select the appropriate type that suits your cabinet type. The quality of material used for making catches should be superior and needs to be chosen properly.