Draw
latches represent latest style and are designed to achieve high
performance in a wide variety of applications. They are also known as
tension latches and pull surfaces together and hold them closed.
They are provided with adjustable catch and come with or without
key-locking options. These flexible draw latches have a wide range of
latching options to draw and hold two panels together. They are ideal
for co-planar and off-plane applications.
These latches have fasteners hidden for security. They are also
provided with long handles for ease of operation.
Materials Used
Draw latches are usually made of non-corrosive and non-conductive
materials. Commonly used materials for making draw latches are:
Steel draw latches are available with over-center, under-center and
rotary latching options. They resist corrosion, vibration and rattling.
Types
Draw latches come in many different types like:
- Over Center Draw Latches: These type of
latches provide leverage or over-center closing motion. The
over-center action helps to resist accidental opening due to
opening. They are available in various sizes.
- Pull Draw Latches: They have flexible
latch handles that absorb or reduce vibration, thereby compensating
variations in mounting distances and alignment.
- Rotary Action Draw Latches: This type of
draw latch offer high-strength operation in low profile designed
doors. The rotary action provides safe, sure engagement and also
prevents latch from popping open accidentally.
- Concealed Draw Latches: They have multiple
latching mechanisms for better strength and adjustable performance.
Draw latches come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. They are
quick and easy to install and mounting hardware gets concealed when
latched. They are given beautiful finishes to enhance their beauty. Draw
latches are usually available in black powder coat or chrome finish.
