How to determine a latch

1) determine the strength of the connection

Light	Medicine/Optical
	Fully concealed -> no damage / no contamination
Medium	Central heating/cooling/machinery
Heavy	heavy machinery/industrial heating systems, cooling/gas installations/vehicles

2) determine the tensile strength, quantify how much Newton the connection needs to hold. Maximum Tensile strength = How much N? What will be the maximum force between the panels?

3) what kind of steel

Zinc plated, chromed	25% higher forces, nice view
stainless	Better corrosion resistance (303)

4) what kind of style?

Fixation:	Rivets (Øhole 3,5 or 4mm), welding (from 2000/3000 pieces)
	Screws
Locking:	with locking: (secondary lock / hasp) used by VIBRATION
	without
Grip part:	drawhook
	clip(turnable i.e. bigger tolerances?)
Base:	concealed/open (depending on available space)

 

5) You are now ready to determine he quantity of pieces and to forward the correct part numbers

6) Send your inquiry, with VAT number and full contact details