Precision-Engineered Catches and Latches
Latches hold your cabinet door in position and ours are designed for premium performance and easy installation. For over 40-years, Sugatsune has designed and manufactured a variety of catches and touch latches to meet the needs of the U.S. cabinet builder, project engineer and home-owners.
We offer magnetic cabinet door catches that easily surface mount to hold your flap closed as well as those that have a positive latching mechanism. Available in various strengths and sizes, you can find the right one to fit your application in our lineup. In addition, we have a line-up of non-magnetic knuckle and rotary catches and self-adjusting push-to-open cabinet catches and door latches that provide even more function and convenience.
Furthermore, Sugatsune makes spring-loaded and soft-closing cabinet catches incorporating Lapcon® dampening technology to prevent unwanted slamming noises.
Sugatsune’s offering of door latches ranges from simple bar latches, slide bolts, and hasps to more sophisticated push knobs, sliding doors, and slam latches. Our range of latches includes those crafted from 304 and 316-grade stainless steel. Many of our catches and latches designed to keep cabinet doors closed are NSF-certified for usage in the food services industry.
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Since 1930, Sugatsune has been a global leader in precision-engineered hardware solutions. Our offerings range from residential and commercial architectural and furniture hardware to industrial components for food, medical equipment, transportation, and aerospace sectors. Discover our distinctive solutions to enhance and showcase your creations. As an AS9120 B and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Sugatsune America provides exceptional products that deliver convenience and satisfaction.
Browse our extensive selection of over 6,000 products in the United States, including cabinet catches and door latches. Visit our digital resources for comprehensive product literature and downloadable CAD files. If you need personalized assistance or want to engineer the perfect cabinet door catches for your unique applications, contact our experts to help solve your creative challenges.
FAQs
What are the common types of catches and latches for cabinets and doors?
Your project's success is practically guaranteed when you choose the right type of closure. Some of the most common types of catches and latches include:
- Magnetic Catches: Uses a magnetic force to hold the door closed. Typical in kitchen cabinets and furniture, offering a clean, low-profile design.
- Touch Latches: Need a minimalist, handle-free look? These operate with a gentle push and provide a seamless finish.
- Grab Latches: Spring-loaded to “grab” and hold a door closed. Recommended for industrial and heavy-duty uses.
- Quick-Release Latches: Offers a rapid release mechanism. Consider using it in automotive, marine, industrial, and other settings that require frequent opening and closing.
- Slide Bolts: Include a metal bolt that slides into a receiver to secure a door or panel. You’ll often find these on gates and utility doors.
- Sliding Door Locks and Latches: Feature a secure locking mechanism that hinders a door from moving along its track.
- Swinging Door Locks and Latches: Spring-loaded bolt that extends into a strike plate on the door frame automatically upon closure.
- Cabinet Damper Catch: A gentle soft-close function and a secure hold for doors, all in one! It stops door slams and keeps doors closed.
What are the key features and functionalities to consider when choosing catches and latches?
Some of the most critical catch and latch features and functionalities include:
- Holding Force: Determines how much force is necessary to open a door or panel. Make note of this wherever you need a strong and secure hold to prevent accidental opening.
- Push Force: Determines how strong of a force that will be put on the door or flap to open it. For example, a push force of 11 lbs (5 kg) can open a 275 lb (124.7 kg) door.
- Mounting and Installation: Noting how a latch or catch is mounted is vital. Some are surface-mounted; others are recessed or mortised. Sugatsune products are precision-engineered for straightforward installation. No special tools necessary.
- Materials and Finish: We’re not just talking about aesthetics here; we’re also considering longevity and resistance to environmental factors. Stainless steel, for example, is ideal for marine and outdoor use because it’s resistant to corrosion. Finishes also provide an additional level of protection.
- Adjustability: Dealing with slight misalignments in the door or cabinet? Adjustable latches can account for these, providing a seamless closure.
- Noise Level: The sound of a latch engaging can be a nuisance in home or office environments. Quiet-operating magnetic latches may be the move in such an application.
What are the typical applications and use cases for catches and latches?
The primary function of any catch or latch is to securely hold a door, panel, or drawer in a closed position. Specific use cases and applications depend on the type and environment in which they are used.
- Residential: Magnetic catches and touch latches are excellent choices for kitchens and bathrooms. They also work well for furniture. You end up with a clean, handle-free aesthetic.
- Marine/Recreational Vehicles: A secure hold with a positive latching mechanism is crucial for moving vehicles and boats. Grab, quick-release, and sliding door locks and latches are strongly recommended in this situation.
- Industrial: Slide bolts and quick-release latches promote security and dependability for machinery panels and industrial enclosures.
- Exterior Gates and Sheds: Simplicity and robustness are the goals here. Slide bolts are practical and durable for outdoor access points.
- Retail and Display Cases: Magnetic catches and touch latches are easy-access solutions that also keep objects securely in place.
