Slam-to-Close Latch sits flush to surface.
Press Release Summary:
Beetle Latch features brightly polished, stainless steel handle resting flush inside white, black, or stainless steel covered plastic housing. Intended for doors from 10-22 mm thick, latch includes built-in adjustable grip that allows pawl to be adjusted up to 6 mm. Since spring-loaded pawl is held stationary in housing, even under extreme vibration, rattles from latch are virtually eliminated. Locking and non-locking versions are available.
Original Press Release:
New, Stylish Latch from Southco Offers Designers Exciting New Look
Concordville, PA, June 24, 2004-Design engineers seeking a stylish modern look in access hardware have a new latch option with Southco's recently introduced Beetle. The new Beetle latch combines the best of modern styling with superior functionality in a compact, lightweight, slam-to-close latching solution that compliments today's innovative product designs.
The Beetle latch offers a distinctive new look with clean, modern lines. It features a durable, brightly-polished stainless steel handle resting flush inside a white, black or stainless-steel covered plastic (PC/PBT blend) housing. The latch sits flush to the surface to provide a sleek outward appearance on panels.
The latch is designed for doors from 10mm to 22mm (3/8-inch to 7/8-inch) thick. A built-in adjustable grip feature allows the latch's pawl to be adjusted up to 6mm (0.25-inch) to assure precise fit with the mating keeper. This feature accommodates installation and door or panel manufacturing variances, as well as different panel thicknesses. The adjustability and a spring-loaded pawl virtually eliminates rattles from the latch with the pawl being held stationary in the housing even under extreme vibration.
The Beetle latch also features a full-size keylock option. The lockplug's key code can further be matched to other Southco and Mobella latches, thereby reducing the number of keys the owner is required to carry. The latch is also available in a non-locking version for those applications that do not require additional security.
Installation is fast and easy into a single, round hole. Simply tighten two screws and adjust the pawl for a precise fit. The Beetle latch can be used as a drop-in replacement for other round latches for field upgrades. It is constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant materials that are a lightweight, cost-effective alternative to other, all-stainless steel latches.
The new Beetle latch is designed for a variety of applications including horizontal and vertical access panels in a boat's cockpit area; cabinet doors for exhibit units; and drawers and cabinet doors for woodworking applications.
For more information, visit Southco's website at southco.com; e-mail their 24/7 customer service department at info@southco.com; call 610-459-4000; or fax to 610-459-4012.
Southco is a leading global provider of engineered access solutions, including latches, captive fasteners, hinges, handles, and other accessories for applications in the marine, networking, telecommunications, computer, automotive, mass transit, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery and HVAC industries.
Southco is strongly focused on customized engineering solutions and global support for its key customers. The company aspires to be a virtual engineering center for its customers' engineered-access solutions and is committed to providing outstanding quality and overall satisfaction. Southco's promise to its customers is to connect, create and innovate to provide the best solution for every access engineering problem.
