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A7 Compression Latch

A7  Compression Latch

A7 Compression Latch

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and details for Southco® Compression Latches, specifically designed for heavy-duty applications. The latches offer consistent gasket compression and built-in leverage to assist in opening stuck doors.
Specifications:
  • Material and Finish: The components are made from zinc alloy, powder-coated or chrome-plated, and steel, zinc-plated. Specific parts like the base, lever, pawl, and keeper are made from malleable iron, while links and pins are made from various types of steel with protective coatings.
  • Performance: The maximum static load is 2220 N (500 lbs.), and the average ultimate load is 4450 N (1000 lbs.).
  • Dimensions: Various dimensions are provided in both millimeters and inches, with tolerances specified for certain parts.
Features:
  • Built-in leverage helps open doors that are stuck due to rust, ice, or paint.
  • Padlock option available for added security.
  • Consistent gasket compression ensures a secure closure despite dirt or corrosion.
Part Number Selection: The document provides a guide for selecting part numbers based on finish, lock style, and tapped mounting options. Examples include:
  • Finish options: Black powder-coated, chrome-plated, satin silver-coated.
  • Lock styles: Non-locking, key-locking keyed alike CH751.
  • Tapped mounting options: 10-32UNC x .38 deep or M5 x 0.8 x 9.5 deep.
Additional Components: Shims are provided to adjust the latching plane of the keeper when necessary. Extra shims can be ordered separately.
Installation: The latches can be mounted using Ø M6 (.25) rivets or screws, and a hole is provided for padlock installation.
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Catalog excerpts

A7  Compression Latch-1

Lever latch · Over-center action 52.4±0.5 (2.06±.02) 9.5 (.38) Keeper Latch assembly • Intuitive operation • Built in leverage helps open stuck doors • Consistent gasket compression Material and Finish Six tapped mounting holes (screws not supplied) ACTUAL SIZE Performance Details Max. static load: 2200 N (500 lbf) Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated Part Number Selection L Lock Style 1 Non-locking 2 Key-locking keyed alike CH751 (two flat keys supplied) F Finish 20 Black powder coated 30 Chrome plated 75 Satin silver coated A7 - 1 0 - 3 T L - F T Tapped mounting 0 Tapped mounting hole 10-32UNC x .38 deep 5 Tapped mounting hole M5 x 0.8 x 9.5 deep Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

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A7  Compression Latch-2

Compression Latches Fixed Southco® Compression Latches Over-center Lever Latch • • • • Designed for heavy-duty applications Provides consistent gasket compression Built-in leverage helps open stuck doors Padlock option 28 (1.09) Raise the handle; built in leverage applies a prying force against any rust, ice or paint that tries to resist opening. Mount with Ø M6 (.25) rivets or screws Yellow or black vinyl grip SHIM provided to make adjustments in latching plane of keeper when necessary. Close the door, push the handle down; the same linkage forces a secure closure regardless of dirt or corrosion....

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