What is a magnetic latch?

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:41

Magnetic latch for doors is used for fixing in the open position with a balcony mounting option and in the closed position when located on interior openings. A simple invention helps fight drafts and construction flaws.

Varieties of fasteners

Magnetic latch is available in two versions:

• Built-in design. Operated by handle.
• Hinged type. The magnet is attached to the base of the opening, the counterpart is attached to the web material.

According to the complexity of the design, it is also divided into:

• Simple types - suitable for hanging on furniture, boxes, suitcases.
• Complex mechanisms - have mechanical latches and magnetic parts.

The latter are divided by type of work:

• Roller - used to facilitate the opening of the door. The operation of the mechanism is silent, movements occur without biting.
• Falevy - manipulating the opening of the lock will require little effort. The mechanism slams on its own.
• Latch-latches - you need to close and open forcibly.

Use on domesticopenings

Built-in magnetic interior latch is expensive because it is sold as part of a kit. The appearance is aesthetic, the fasteners are hidden under the details of the lock body. To install the kit, you will need to make a groove in the canvas, for which a chisel is used.

Available in the following options:

• With a magnetic tab that fixes the door in the opening.
• Combined with mechanical stops, can only be opened with a key.
• Simple clamping plan, unlocked by force on the handle or from the outside by pushing into the web.

The magnetic latch is available as double poles, turning the handle creates a repulsive moment that requires no force to open.

Fixing openings on loggias

Magnetic balcony latch is divided into three listed types: roller, latch, latch-latches. But the fastening of plastic mechanisms has some peculiarities:

• instead of screws or pins, a long metal bar is used, installed on the end of the web;
• The mating part of the magnet is small, fastened to the opening with self-tapping screws for metal, holes of small diameter are pre-drilled;
• recommended when installing new plastic doors to provide fasteners for latches.

Product benefits

Magnetic latch has a number of advantages over mechanical latches:

• Quiet operation - click when fixing and spinningmissing.
• Durability - no rubbing parts, the paintwork of the parts is preserved.
• Easy to mount - the hinged magnetic latch is installed in a place hidden from the eyes.
• Not afraid of door skew - there are no restrictions on the parallelism of the counterpart and the base with a magnet.
• Variety of products - according to the specific case, a moving magnet, a simple type or a floating head is selected.

The procedure for installing simple structures will require the purchase of a screwdriver, drill, drill. The marking operation is reduced to combining the plate and the magnet, which is not particularly difficult. The outer sheet deteriorates when mounted, so the application of the drilling point must be carried out with high accuracy.

Complex designs involve the use of an equally important element - a door closer. It is not necessary to close the door to the end, the responsible part will carry out the required fixed position without popping and noise. The reliability of the nodes is an important parameter when choosing fittings. It is recommended to lean towards trusted manufacturers of well-known brands.