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.
| Ingress Protection (IP) Rating | IP 65 |
|---|---|
| Fire (EN45545-3) Rating | E10 |
| Material | Zinc Alloy |
| Finish | Powder Coat |
| Color/Appearance | Black |
| Access Restriction | Key Locking |
| Grip Type | Adjustable |
| Mounting Style | Single Hole Mount |
| Head Style | Southco® Tubular Key |
| Series | Standard |
| Min. Outer Panel Thickness (mm) | 0.00 |
| Max Outer Panel Thickness (mm) | 18.00 |
| Grip - Minimum (mm) | 11.40 |
| Grip - Maximum (mm) | 27.20 |
| Grip - Minimum (Cam Reversed) (mm) | 66.30 |
| Grip - Maximum (Cam Reversed) (mm) | 76.20 |
| Cam Attached | Yes |
| Rotation | Type A - Turn Clockwise to Latch |
| Compliance Specification | UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 1, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 12, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 12K, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 13, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 2, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 3, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 3R, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 3RX, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 3X, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 4, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 4X, UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Type 5 |
| Class | E3 - VISE ACTION® Compression Latches |
| Size | 19.1mm |