Latch Options
After a lot of searching and testing, I now have 3 latch options available.
Kevin M Rowland
Compression Latch Upgrade
New Pricing! $90-set
These latches fit directly in the regular latch holes and are a retrofittable option.
They are made entirely of stainless steel and operate as a compression latch.
Absolutely no way for these to come open unintentionally.
They are available with, or without a minimal security lock.
These are my top of the line bomb poof latch. For the quality they are certainly worth it, but unfortunately each one of these (very nice) latches cost $45.
Cam Latch Upgrade $45-set
$5-ea. key core
The cam latches provide a secure hold comparable to the compression latches with the option of a full tumbler key core.
They are metal construction with a powder coated finish
The compromise is that the other latch options provide a pull ring as an integral part of their function, but because of the cam function of these latches, the user has to be able to grip the tab to pull the lid open.
The operation is still relatively easy, below is a video that displays the latch function.
New Standard Latch
$40-set
Since the perfect latch for these storage panels has been elusive I’ve decided to have a prototype latch put into production.
It’s not exclusively ours, but for the time being this is The WagonGear latch.
It combines the best features of all the latches I’ve used and does it in such a way as to keep the cost as low as possible.
They are 1/4 turn compression latches with a stainless pull ring and mechanism.
The body of the latch is a durable textured marine plastic, very similar to the material I use to make the lid panels.
These will be my new standard latch, unless you ask for something different this will be on all the lids.
The best part is that this latch can be retrofitted into the earliest of the production lids.
Makes it a great upgrade option for those of you who still have the original plastic latches.
