Toggle latch in polyamide with tool-less assembly

The new Dirak 6-240 over-centre toggle latch in polyamide as recently announced by FDB Panel Fittings offers a low cost and very quick way to install this convenient unit which can be push fit into matched rectangular pre-punched holes in the frame and door/access panel. Retention is by means of a toothed ratchet wedge that accommodates metal thicknesses of from 1.2mm to 3.0mm and provides a max closing force of 250N.

Over-centre toggle catches of this type are useful for furniture, enclosures, packaging and inspection panels in zero to low security areas, where nonetheless there is a requirement to protect contents from the environment and provide a boundary to casual operation, so that personnel can self-protect, while retaining the benefits of low cost with rapid operation and firm closure.