The flexible design of the swell action operation makes it practical for use in blind installation applications and with a wide variety of panel and frame materials. All styles are easy to install, with just a single hole in the door and one in the frame. No receptacle is required on frame.

• Rubber collar swells to provide compressive action and deliver a good, quiet seal
• Multiple actuation styles fit a variety of application requirements for speed/convenience of access, space constraints, and flush mounting.
• Lever-style 19 Class functions as a latch and a handle in one assembly, installs with affixing of a single nut
• Flush-style 19 Class functions like handle-actuated style mounted within cup recessed into door panel, permits clean, non-protruding panel design, installs with simple push-on retainer
• Rotary-action 84 Class can be actuated with just a quarter turn of hand or tool operation to hold panels snug under short term or intermittent loading

Available Options

• 90° side mount bracket available for 84 Class rotary swell action fasteners
• Plastic lever-style latches available in a variety of colors to complement automotive interior applications
• A variety of installation tools and angle brackets are available for assembling the appropriate swell latch styles

Standards and Specifications

• NOTE: Latches should not be loaded continuously at values near the short term rated load

Industry Applications

• Appliance (84 Class)
• Automotive, Passenger Vehicles (19 Class)
• Computers (19 Class)
• Electronic Enclosures (19 & 84 Classes)
• Exhibits/Signs (19 & 84 Classes)
• HVAC (19 & 84 Classes)
• Industrial Enclosures (19 Class)
• Medical (19 & 84 Classes)
• Networking (19 & 84 Classes)
• Telecommunications (19 & 84 Classes)
• Vending Machines (19 & 84 Classes)