The industrial-grade Over Centre Latch is available in three different sizes: small, medium and large. If you’re not sure what sized latch is right for you, make sure to get in touch with our team for some tailored advice. It they are not available then the latch has not been tested and you are buying an unknown quantity that could result in you latch failing with potentially disastrous consequences. Don’t be fooled by a latch’s appearance. A poorly designed latch can appear strong on initial inspection but have a fatal weak point The Snap-Flat Caravan Latch design delivers 2 important safety benefits compared to conventional over centre latches / fasteners.

Steel toggle and latches are widely used within the power generation industry oil, gas, electricity, nuclear especially in grade 316 / 1.4404 stainless steel. There most popular use is for securing covers, lids and valve boxes. Stainless steel toggle latches are usually secured using rivets to fasten them into sheet metal. Heavy duty fasteners don’t need to be heavy. Our Over Centre Fastener is designed and fabricated to ensure a lighter weight solution. Manufactured with an internal spring that can keep pace with frequent, long term use, and a bolt on body and weld on catch plate, this lightweight solution is ready for immediate installation and use. Latching Which features of the Snap-Flat TM latch are most important will depend upon the application. Some applications we have identified where the Snap-Flat TM latch offers compelling advantages, include:

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Toggle clamps are typically made of steel, and they can be either manual or power-operated. Manual toggle clamps are operated by hand, while power toggle clamps are operated by pneumatics/hydraulics. Power toggle clamps are typically used in industrial applications where high clamping forces are required.

Commonly known as a type of mechanical fastener, toggle latches join two or more objects and allow regular separation. They typically engage another piece of hardware on another mounting surface. Depending on their design and type, the hardware may be known as a strike or catch. Light duty: Designed for applications where there is little force or load, typically less than 125kg. They are mainly used for stationary objects like cabinets and boxes that are not subject to vibration or regular movement. They are typically small, easy to use and very affordable. Several problems have been identified with the use of over centre latches or centre fasteners on pop top caravans (sometimes referred to pop top roof clamps or pop top roof clips). The most critical is the tendency for existing adjustable over centre latches to accidently decouple while driving, potentially resulting in the pop top’s roof blowing off. While this is obviously an expensive accident the real concern is the potential to cause an accident with nearby motorist. For full details on the problems with traditional pop top caravan latches and how the Snap-Flat TM latches resolves these. The use of stainless steel enhances the durability and life span of the Snap-Flat latch, which can be important in Australia’s harsh environment. Toggle latches can come with or without catch plates, strikes or split pins as optional features for helping to secure the closed latch. They are available in a diverse selection of models and configurations, including:These latches are available in a wide range of wire bail options, including straight bails for maximum strength, and curved bails that flex to compensate for variation in mounting or gasket set. Firstly the Snap-Flat latch’s spring tension prevents the latch from disengaging from the hook, even if the latch has not been NOT secured into the over-centre position. This prevents a potentially deadly accident if the pop-top’s roof lifts-up and blows away during towing.