{"product_id":"b2600-heavy-duty-spring-latch-assembly-zinc-plated-steel-body-and-pin","title":"B2600 - Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly, Zinc Plated Steel Body and Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuyers Products Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly with Looped Handle is ideal where doors, compartments, or panels need to engage and disengage quickly and securely. The spring-loaded bolt can be locked in the open position as needed; turning the lever allows the bolt to close securely under spring pressure. The latch is available in your choice of stainless steel or zinc-plated steel. Can be ordered with or without the keeper. Mounting hardware is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBolt Dia. (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e0.44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBolt Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eZinc Plated Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBolt Length (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e7.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBolt Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eBolt Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1.34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHandle Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eVinyl Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e2.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eZinc Plated Clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Height (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Length (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e3.26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eHousing Width (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eKeeper (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eLatch Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSpring Latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMounting Hole Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e0.26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMounting Holes Center to Center\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePin Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e7.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly: Engineered for Enduring Performance and Secure Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buyers Products Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly, featuring a robust Zinc Plated Steel Body and Pin, is meticulously engineered to provide superior fastening solutions across a diverse array of demanding applications. This sophisticated latch system excels where expeditious engagement and disengagement are as crucial as uncompromising security. Designed for critical operational integrity, this assembly delivers reliable performance for doors, compartments, and access panels in environments that necessitate robust, durable hardware capable of withstanding significant operational stresses and environmental challenges. Its design integrates advanced material science with precision mechanical engineering to ensure long-term functionality and user efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoundational Durability: The Essence of Heavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Heavy Duty\" designation underscores this assembly's commitment to exceptional material strength and extended operational lifespan. Manufactured primarily from carbon steel for the bolt, housing, and looped handle, components are inherently resilient. Carbon steel is selected for its superior tensile strength, hardness, and resistance to impact and deformation—properties indispensable for hardware subjected to repetitive stress, dynamic loads, and abrasive conditions. This robust material choice ensures the latch maintains its structural integrity and functional reliability under arduous industrial, commercial, and transportation conditions. Meticulous engineering guarantees consistent performance over thousands of actuation cycles without premature wear or degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Corrosion Protection: Zinc Plated Clear Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo augment the inherent strength of the carbon steel and ensure longevity in exposed environments, the Buyers Products Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly features a Zinc Plated Clear finish on both the Bolt and Housing. This electroplated zinc coating forms a dual-layer protective system: a physical barrier against corrosive elements, and cathodic (sacrificial) protection. If the coating is compromised, the zinc preferentially corrodes, preventing rust from attacking the steel substrate. The \"Clear\" chromate conversion overcoat further enhances corrosion resistance and durability. This comprehensive treatment ensures reliable performance and aesthetic integrity in challenging outdoor, agricultural, and industrial settings. The smooth finish also minimizes friction and wear during bolt operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Mechanics: Spring-Loaded Bolt and Locking Functionality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operational core is a meticulously engineered spring latch mechanism, designed for rapid action and secure locking. The prominent Bolt Dia. of 0.44 inches and a substantial Bolt Length (Pin Length) of 7.50 inches ensure maximum engagement depth and high shear resistance for a robust mechanical interlock. The spring-loaded bolt provides instantaneous, positive closing action, extending under consistent spring pressure to securely engage its keeper. A key functional advantage is the ability to lock the bolt in the open position, offering crucial operational flexibility for temporary unobstructed access during loading or maintenance. When re-engagement is required, a simple manipulation of the looped handle allows the bolt to retract momentarily before swiftly extending to its locked position. The precisely calibrated Bolt Travel of 1.34 inches guarantees adequate throw for full engagement, accommodating minor installation tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErgonomic Design and User Interface: The Looped Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperational efficiency and user comfort are integral to the design. The Looped Handle, constructed from durable Carbon Steel with a Handle Length of 2.65 inches, provides ample space for a secure grip, accommodating gloved hands. Its Vinyl Coated finish significantly improves tactile grip, especially in wet, oily, or icy conditions, enhancing user safety and reducing fatigue. The vinyl coating also insulates the hand from extreme temperatures. This thoughtful combination of robust material, practical design, and protective coating ensures the latch is durable, intuitive, and comfortable to operate, fostering greater productivity and reducing potential for user error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Specifications and Seamless Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise dimensional and material specifications are fundamental to reliable integration and enduring performance. The Housing Material, Carbon Steel, ensures structural integrity. Housing Dimensions of 1.50 inches Height, 3.26 inches Length, and 1.50 inches Width offer a compact footprint, facilitating installation in space-constrained applications without compromising robustness. The Housing Finish mirrors the bolt's Zinc Plated Clear coating for comprehensive environmental resistance. The Mount Type is Bolt-On, renowned for superior strength and reliability in heavy-duty contexts. Standardized Mounting Hole Diameter of 0.26 inches and a Mounting Holes Center to Center spacing of 1.50 inches simplify installation, ensuring compatibility with common high-grade fasteners. This precise engineering ensures the latch remains securely affixed and fully operational under rigorous conditions. The Latch Style, a Spring Latch, embodies rapid, secure, and intuitive locking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Application Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust construction, advanced material protection, and efficient operation of this Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly make it exceptionally versatile for demanding applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Fleet Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secures compartment doors, toolboxes, and access panels on utility trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty transport, withstanding vibrations and impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgricultural \u0026amp; Construction Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable closure for access hatches, engine covers, and safety guards on machinery operating in harsh outdoor environments, resistant to dirt and operational stresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Machinery \u0026amp; Enclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for securing safety guards, access doors on manufacturing equipment, control cabinets, ensuring safety compliance and quick access for maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Storage \u0026amp; Facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for robust gates, heavy sheds, and utility boxes, offering secure, weather-resistant fastening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc plating offers good freshwater resistance; for saltwater, the optional stainless steel version is recommended for superior chloride resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrategic Flexibility and Installation Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly offers strategic flexibility: it \"can be ordered with or without the keeper.\" This allows selection of the configuration best suited to the application, whether utilizing an existing receiving mechanism or requiring a dedicated keeper for new installations. This modularity streamlines project planning and execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mounting hardware is sold separately.\" This provides flexibility to select fasteners (e.g., high-grade bolts, lock washers, nuts) tailored to the specific mounting substrate and operational environment. For heavy-duty bolt-on applications, robust fasteners are strongly recommended to ensure attachment integrity against vibration and dynamic forces. The Mounting Hole Diameter of 0.26 inches accommodates standard 1\/4-inch fasteners, enabling secure and robust installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnsuring Optimal Performance Through Best Practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximizing the durability and reliability of this assembly depends on proper installation and maintenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical for extending operational life and ensuring optimal security, preventing undue wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Fastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilize high-grade fasteners appropriate for the substrate, tightened to recommended torque, to prevent loosening under vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Periodic checks for wear, corrosion, or loosening are advised, especially in harsh conditions, to extend service life and prevent failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdherence to these practices ensures consistent and reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnrivaled Value and Long-Term Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvesting in this Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly yields significant long-term value. Its robust carbon steel construction, fortified by clear zinc plating, minimizes replacements and costly repairs. The precision-engineered spring mechanism guarantees consistent closing force and reliable engagement, mitigating operational downtime. For businesses where equipment reliability impacts productivity and safety, this latch offers a compelling return on investment, delivering unwavering security and functional fluidity throughout its impressive lifespan in challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion: The Definitive Choice for Robust Security and Operational Efficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buyers Products Heavy Duty Spring Latch Assembly, with its Zinc Plated Steel Body and Pin, exemplifies functional excellence in industrial hardware. Combining high-strength carbon steel with advanced clear zinc plating, it delivers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance. Its intelligent spring-loaded mechanism, featuring a convenient lock-open capability, alongside an ergonomically designed vinyl-coated looped handle, ensures both dependable security and effortless user interaction. With precise dimensions, a robust bolt-on mounting system, and flexible keeper options, this latch is meticulously engineered for adaptability across demanding industrial, commercial, and mobile applications. It is a critical investment in enhancing the security, safety, and operational continuity of your assets and systems, providing steadfast performance in the most rigorous conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buyersproductscompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62449594499443,"sku":"B2600","price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9513\/9187\/files\/B2600LK_FRONT_1_44a84f8e-d6b6-4919-b8ca-6b9c261f532d.jpg?v=1768845173","url":"https:\/\/titustrucksaccessories.com\/products\/b2600-heavy-duty-spring-latch-assembly-zinc-plated-steel-body-and-pin","provider":"Titus Trucks Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}