Is There a Slam Latch With The Taper on the Pin in the Opposite Direction?
Question:
Is this lock available in an option that is configured in the reverse direction? I want the taper on the top side rather than the bottom side. Paneloc Slam Latch with Cover - 2inch Long x 1-5/8inch Wide - Stainless Steel Item # F708-204P011
asked by: Jared
Expert Reply:
The Paneloc Slam Latch with Cover - 2" Long x 1-5/8" Wide - Stainless Steel # F708-204P011 is not available with the taper on the top instead of the bottom. You may want to consider using a different style latch like the Paneloc Heavy Duty Spring Latch - 2" Long x 1-1/2" Wide - Zinc Plated - Right Hand # F785-104Z which will have the tapered pin on all sides.
Your other option is to customize a longer pin from a latch like # F709-204P for your fit which would also require a shorter mount and repositioning the pin for the spring. This would basically be purchasing two different latches to make one custom latch. This will void the manufacturer warranty.
Products Referenced in This Question
Paneloc Slam Latch - 2-7/8" Long x 2" Wide - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Door Latch
- Latches
- Slam Latch
- Stainless Steel
- Non-Locking
- 2-7/8 Inch Long
- 2 Inch Wide
- 1/2 Inch Pin Diameter
- Paneloc
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Spring Latch w/ Holdback for Trailer Tailgate - 2" Long x 1-1/2" Wide - Zinc Plated Steel
- Trailer Door Latch
- Latches
- Spring Latch
- Steel
- Non-Locking
- 2 Inch Long
- 1-1/2 Inch Wide
- 3/8 Inch Pin Diameter
- Paneloc
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Paneloc Slam Latch with Cover - 2" Long x 1-5/8" Wide - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Door Latch
- Latches
- Slam Latch
- Stainless Steel
- Non-Locking
- 2 Inch Long
- 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 Inch Hole Spacing
- 1-5/8 Inch Wide
- 7/16 Inch Pin Diameter
- Paneloc
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