One Application, Three Industrial Closure Options

A lid, door, or panel can be kept closed in several ways. The right hardware depends on what the closure needs to do and how it should be released.

A hasp and staple provide a place for a padlock or tie. A draw latch connects a catch and strike. A spring latch uses a retractable pin for positive locking. Understanding these differences can help narrow the options before dimensions and mounting details are considered.

Draw Latches

A draw latch is a two-piece catch-and-strike assembly. Depending on the design, it uses a straight or spring loop to connect the two components and hold the closure in position.

Guden offers compression spring and locking draw-latch options in plain steel and stainless steel with several finishes.

A draw latch may be considered when the application needs a door, panel, or cover held against a mating surface without adding a separate padlock to a staple loop.

• Whether a padlock, wire, or cable tie will be used
• Whether two surfaces need to be held together
• Whether the closure requires a retractable locking pin
• How frequently the door, lid, or panel will be opened
• How much mounting space is available
• Whether the hardware will be exposed to moisture or corrosive conditions

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