E3 - VISE ACTION® Compression Latches
Southco’s VISE ACTION® Compression latches provide mechanical advantage, ensuring tight, robust vibration resistant door closure to seal out water and dust in the most strenuous applications. The smooth operation of the VISE ACTION® design aligns the cam behind the frame, then draws it straight up tight to prevent scraping against the frame, with a single continuous half-turn motion. Its compression action provides consistent 6.4 mm (.25”) pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications, and helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles caused by vibration. Over-center latching resists accidental opening due to shock or vibration.
The smooth operation of the VISE ACTION® design aligns the pawl behind the frame and draws it up tight with a single continuous half-turn motion. Its compression action provides consistent 6.4 mm (0.25 in) pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications, and helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles caused by vibration. Over-center latching resists accidental opening due to shock or vibration.
- VISE ACTION® compression provides consistent 6.4 mm (.25”) pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications, and eliminates noise and rattles
- Simple, intuitive half-turn actuation
- Provides sealing against the elements
- Stops annoying noise and vibration
- Over-center latching resists accidental opening
- Available in a range of materials (zinc allow, stainless steel, aluminum) and finishes, including powder coating, chrome plating, electropolishing and passivation
- Fixed and adjustable grips
- Clockwise and counter-clockwise actuation
- Wide range of head styles, including tool, hand, key locking and padlocking
- Custom versions available designed for specific applications that require different sizes and mounting styles, as well as compliance to industry standards for sealing, vibration, fire or cleanliness and hygiene
- Wide range of accessories available to enhance sealing and security, as well as ease of opening the panel
- ROHS (hazardous substances)
- NEMA / IP (sealing)
- EN45545 (fire)
- EN61373 (vibration)
- UL (safety standards)
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