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60 - Squeeze-Release Latches


Overview
Here's a compact latch well suited for limited-space applications using thin sheet-metal panels. Once the latch body is installed in the door panel, it is easy to open and close the panel quickly and easily. Simply squeeze the protruding latch tabs to open, and push the latch/panel to close.

Product Features and Benefits
Installation is quick and simple. Latch body snaps into single rectangular hole to mount on panel, then mates into single rectangular hole on frame as panel is closed.

  • Simply squeeze tabs on latch and pull to open panel, push latch/panel to snap closed
  • Space-saving design is just 14 mm (.56") wide
  • Mounting panel thickness is 1.3 mm (.052") maximum
  • Combined mounting panel/frame thickness is 3.2 mm (.125") maximum
  • Corrosion-resistant black acetal construction

Available Options
  • Maximum load between panels, which permits unlatching: 13.5 N (3 lbs.)
  • Maximum intermittent working load: 170 N (35 lbs.)

Industry Applications
  • Appliance
  • Computers
  • Electronic Enclosures
  • HVAC
  • Medical
  • Networking
  • Telecommunications

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