Product overview
In places exposed to unfavorable weather conditions or high moisture, elements made of stainless steel are recommended, as they provide protection against corrosion. In less demanding environments, parts made of hardened or black-oxide steel will also perform well. Plastic balls and pins, in turn, offer excellent electrical insulation properties and do not scratch mating surfaces to the same extent as metal elements. Depending on where the latch is used, selecting the appropriate clamping force is also crucial: standard or reinforced. This affects the spring’s susceptibility to compression and should be selected according to the opposing force acting on the latch.
Threaded latch with ball
It consists of a threaded body with a slot for a flat screwdriver or an Allen key, and a ball mounted on a spring. The rotating ball not only enables guidance of elements, but thanks to the spring also allows them to be locked relative to one another.
Threaded latch with pin
It differs from the ball latch only in the element mounted on the spring. Unlike the ball, the pin does not allow rolling, but it performs much better as a locating element. An additional advantage is the tight seating of the pin, which prevents dirt from penetrating and affecting the smooth operation of the spring latch.
Threaded latch with flange and ball
The flange acts as the head of a screw, limiting how deeply the element can be screwed in. Apart from that, the functionality of this variant is analogous to a standard ball latch.
Smooth ball latch
Designed for use in holes and sockets without threads. The smooth body surface allows tool-free installation, either by press-fitting or bonding.
Set screw with full ball
Its outer design resembles a latch, but the inside is free of a spring, and the ball is seated in a socket that allows it to roll. This version is used in places requiring point clamping while maintaining a guiding function.
Set screw with flat ball
Used for clamping or supporting inclined surfaces that are not perpendicular to the screw axis. The round part of the ball acts as a joint, allowing the flat section to tilt appropriately in relation to the mating element.