49 - Arrowhead Style Cam Latches

Product catalog summary

Product Overview: The document provides technical specifications and installation instructions for Southco® Pawl/Cam Action Latches, specifically the Arrowhead Style. These latches are designed for single-hole installation and feature an arrow that acts as a pawl indicator.

Dimensions and Specifications: The latch dimensions are provided in both millimeters and inches. Key dimensions include a maximum outer panel thickness of 8 mm (0.31 inches) and a maximum total grip of 8 mm (0.31 inches). The latch includes components such as a stud, ferrule, spring, panel, and spacers. Five spacers are included in each assembly, and the appropriate number of spacers can be selected based on a provided table.

Material and Finish: The components are made from various materials: the stud is brass with a bright chrome finish, the ferrule is brass with a bright nickel finish, the pawl is 1010 steel with a zinc immersion coating, the spring is 302 stainless steel passivated, the flat washer is 302 or 304 stainless steel natural, the spacers are 5052 aluminum natural, and the screw/lockwasher assembly and washer are steel with a zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

Installation Instructions: The installation process involves preparing the panel, sliding the ferrule, spring, and medium size washer onto the shaft, inserting the stud shaft through the hole of the outer panel, sliding the required number of spacers onto the shaft, and retaining the pawl on the end of the shaft with screw hardware.

Product Strength Guidelines: The maximum static load for the latch is 220 N (50 lbs.), and the average ultimate load is 900 N (200 lbs.).

Panel Preparation: The latch is shipped unassembled, with one unit per bag. Samples are available for evaluation to assist in product selection.