E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Versatility and simplicity in action Southco’s VISE ACTION® Compression Latches provide mechanical advantage, ensuring tight, vibration resistant door closure to seal out water and dust, while allowing easy access with a choice of key and tool security options. The smooth operation of the VISE ACTION® design aligns the cam behind the frame and draws it up tight with a single continuous half-turn motion. Environmental Sealing Provides consistent compression to seal out water and dust Vibration Resistant Helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles caused by vibration Secure Access Many tool and key access styles restrict access and discourage vandalism Simple Operation Continuous half-turn motion aligns the cam and pulls the latch tight User Friendly Easy-to-grip knob and handle-actuated styles for quick, simple access Customizable Variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate different door/panel thickness Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stat

Technical Specifications Available Options Material Zinc, stainless steel, aluminum Finish Powder coating, chrome plating, anodizing, passivation, electropolishing Head Height Fixed, adjustable Size Small (13.5mm mounting hole), large (19.1mm mounting hole) Housing Length Rotation Turn clockwise to latch, turn counter-clockwise to latch Access Restriction None, tool, key locking, padlockable Compression Cam Length Mounting Hole First 90 0 turn: Cam rotates behind frame The door is now latched against opening Completing the half-turn motion, the shaft and cam compress to pull the door against...

E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Zinc housing · Tool or hand operated Fixed or adjustable grip · 19.1mm size FIXED GRIP • Consistent pre-set compression • Tool operated for security Door thickness Material and Finish Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated G Grip (measured in latched position) 18 (.76) Max. (door plus flange gasket) Frame ADJUSTABLE GRIP Flange gasket Performance Details Compression: 6.4 mm (.25 in) Maximum static load: Adjustable Grip: 450 N (100 lbf) Fixed Grip: 300 N (67lbf) Sealing Notes NEMA 4 and IP65 enabled by using optional flange gasket (part...

Part Number Selection Railway Bellcore electronics Square recess Triangle FIXED GRIP ADJUSTABLE GRIP Total Grip Total Grip southco For Fixed Grip, if your grip is between two options choose the smaller grip Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Zinc housing · Tool operated Compact · Fixed or adjustable grip · 19.1mm size • Minimal panel intrusion • Consistent pre-set compression • Tool operated for security • EN 45545-3 E10 Compliant Material and Finish Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated Performance Details Compression: 6.4 mm (.25 in) Maximum static load: Adjustable Grip: 450N (100 lbf) Fixed Grip: 300N (67lbf) FIXED GRIP Door thickness 18 (.76) Max. (door plus flange gasket) Frame G Grip (measured in latched position) Installation Notes Recommended tightening torque...

[F Finish1 Chrome plated 5 Black powder coated 7 Silver powder coated H Head Styles 3 4 Triangle Square driver standard 216 Triangle R Rotation12 29 R Rotation 22 Rotation Option Type A: Turn clockwise to latch Type B: Turn counter-clockwise to Cam Part Number (order separately from latch) southco MinimumGrip Maximum Cam Type Part Number Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated Order latch and cam separately. Select grip from Cam table if your grip is between two options choose the smaller grip

E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Zinc housing · Tool or hand operated Adjustable grip · 13.5mm size • Reduced dimensions (measured in latched position) • Consistent pre-set compression • Easy grip adjustment • Tool operated for security • EN 45545-3 E10 Compliant Material and Finish Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated Knob aligns with cam when fully latched Flange gasket 0.4 (.02) compressed (order separately) Performance Details Compression: 4.3 mm (.17 in) Maximum static load: 330 N (75 lbf) Housing Mounting nut 5/8-24 thread Lockwasher Door thickness 13 (.50)...

E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Zinc housing · Tool or hand operated Three hole mount · Adjustable grip · 19.1mm size (measured in latched position) 750 • F or thick panel or soft material • Consistent pre-set compression • Easy grip adjustment • Simplified round hole prep • Tool operated for security Straight cam Offset cam reversed Deep offset cam reversed Lockwasher (2) M10 lock nuts (2) M4 x 0.7 screws (supplied) 6.4 (.25) Compression Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated Door thickness 4 (.16) Maximum Performance Details ACTUAL SIZE Compression: 6.4 mm (.25...

E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch Zinc housing · Tool operated Flush · Fixed grip · 22.0mm size • C ompletely flush outer surface • Consistent pre-set compression • Designed for thicker panels such as wood • Tool operated for security Zinc alloy, powder coated or chrome plated and steel, zinc plated Performance Details Compression: 6.4 mm (.25 in) Maximum static load: 300 N (67 lbf) Installation Notes Mounting Washer Offset (see next page) Mounting screws (M4 or No. 8 not supplied) Mounting nut 1. Insert the latch through the rear of the door. Place the mounting washer then the mounting nut...

E3 - 14 H - G F F Finish 1 Chrome plated 5 Black powder coated 7 Silver powder coated Part Number Selection See table Select grip from table. If your grip is between two options choose the smaller grip Latches are individually packaged. For layer packaged latches (50 pieces minimum, sold in multiples of 50) add -13 to the part number. Example: E3-1410-XX1-13 *10 (.375) Hex key not available from Southco southco Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated