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E3 Compression Latch

E3 Compression Latch
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E3 Compression Latch

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Overview: The E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch is designed for secure door latching with a simple half-turn motion. It is versatile, durable, and provides excellent corrosion resistance, suitable for NEMA4/IP65 applications ensuring environmental sealing.
Product Features:
  • Available in various sizes, materials, and configurations.
  • Minimal manual torque required for compression.
  • Options for right and left-hand actuation.
  • Optional pre-assembled cam for quick installation.
  • Wide range of accessories and head styles to meet industry needs.
Material and Finish: Latch bodies are made from die-cast zinc or stainless steel, with finishes like chrome plating, black, and silver powder coating. Stainless steel options include 304 and 316 grades.
Performance Details: The latch can handle a maximum static load of up to 600 N (136 lbf) and achieves NEMA 4 and IP65 sealing with the supplied gasket.
Installation Notes: Recommended tightening torque for the mounting nut is 20 N·m (176 in·lbf). Proper cam positioning is crucial for comfortable hand operation.
Part Number Selection: Various configurations are available, including different head styles and grip ranges, critical for applications requiring environmental or RFI sealing.
Applications: Ideal for confined spaces, thick or soft panels, and applications needing minimal protrusion. Suitable for both tool-operated and hand-operated access.
Installation and Sealing: Includes procedures for using fixed brackets for flush mounting and environmental sealing with flange gaskets and sealing washers. Provides formulas for calculating total grip and door preparation instructions.
Accessories: Describes additional accessories like sealing covers, sleeve nuts, padlock brackets, and finger pulls, with material specifications and installation notes.
Product Strength Guidelines: Specifies maximum static and average ultimate loads, emphasizing proper installation and material selection for optimal performance.
Installation Instructions: Provides detailed steps for installing latches, including the use of mounting washers, nuts, and pawls, with guidelines for adjusting grip and securing the door with appropriate torque.
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E3 VISE ACTION ® Compression Latch 38 Overview Versatility and simplicity in action Every SOUTHCO® VISE ACTION® Series latch solution starts with the single-turn latching and compressing action that is built into each model. At the heart of it all is our VISE ACTION® design that has proven itself in millions of installations. First 90 0 turn: Cam rotates behind frame The door is now latched against opening Product features ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ Suitable for a wide range of load configurations Excellent corrosion resistance Durable and reliable operation Multiple size, material and access configurations Compression achieved with minimal manual torque Suitable for NEMA4 / IP65 applications Match material and finish options for style and functionality requirements Variety of materials and finishes to complement your application. Die-cast zinc latch bodies standard finishes: Chrome plated Then as you complete the half-turn motion, the shaft and cam compress to pull the door snugly against the frame or gasket into the locked position Black powder coated Silver powder coated Stainless steel latch bodies are made by metal injection molding or precise machining. Select one of these four housing styles to fit your access requirements A series of basic housing styles of the VISE ACTION® compression latch have been developed to meet specific door configuration and mounting requirements - for depth, thickness, strength, grip dimension, and surface protrusion. ÂÂ Right and left hand actuation ÂÂ Optional pre-assembled cam for quick installation ÂÂ Wide choice of accessories 69 (2.72) 37 (1.46) Small • Optimum compression for use in confined space applications www.southco.com Large • • • Largest choice of head styles Max. grip range in door to frame spacing Minimal protrusion style available Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated 60 (2.35) 3-Hole Mount • Simplified round-hole mounting • Suitable for thick, soft or weak panels

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39 Large single hole body door preparation Choose from a wide range of head styles to fit your application and industry requirements ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ Convenient hand operated knob or T-handle styles for easy repetitive access Tool operated for restricted access, flush mount or low profile clearances, and industry specific standards or requirements Key operated for added security Small single hole door preparation Slotted recess 4 (.16) Hex recess Knob style Tubular key operated style 3 (.11) Double bit 7 (.28) Triangle 7 (.28) Square SOUTHCO® T-handle T-handle Tubular key key-locking non-locking 7 (.28)...

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E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Large • Machined stainless steel housing • Tool operated • Adjustable grip • Consistent pre-set • Easy grip adjustment corrosion resistance Performance Details <open Positl0"„ Sealing Notes gasket supplied Installation Notes Caution: Position cam so latching Recommended tightening torque Part Number Selection ©Grip range measured in latched position) Indicator marks line up when latch is closed Mounting lockwasher Optional: Round hole installation. with spur washer Square Tubular key Hex recess recess Square Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated...

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E3 Compression Latch-4

E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Large • Machined stainless steel housing • Tool operated • Fixed grip latch unassembled (door plus flange gasket) - Flange gasket (open Position Indicator marks line up when latch is closed latched position) "Mounting lockwasher Optional: Round hole installation with spur washer • Consistent pre-set corrosion resistance • Reduced internal Performance Details Sealing Notes NEIWUand IP65 achieved using gasket supplied Installation Notes Recommended tightening torque for _Part Number Selection Select grip from table, if your grip is between two options choose smaller....

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E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Large • Metal injection molding stainless steel housing • Adjustable grip • Consistent pre-set • Easy grip adjustment • Tool or hand operated Max. static load: 556 N (125 Ibf) «°Pe"™ gasket supplied Installation Notes Caution: Position cam so latching Recommended tightening torque 94+06) Keys and Accessories hole installation with spur washer (door plus flange gasket)- Indicator marks line up when latch is closed Flange gasket Deep offset standard Triangle Part Number Selection. CUC I WWW.SOUthCO.COm/E3 Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated...

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E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Large • Metal injection molding stainless steel housing- Fixed grip latch unassembled (door plus flange gasket). Flange gasket (measured in latched position) (open position 6.4 (.25) (tool access style) —»- Gasket seal Mounting lockwasher Installation Installation Optional: Round hole installation with spur washer hand buffed (bright) • Consistent pre-set • Tool or hand operated • Reduced internal Performance Details Sealing Notes gasket supplied Installation Notes Recommended tightening torque for .Part Number Selection Select grip from table, if your grip is...

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E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Small • Metal injection molding stainless steel housing • Adjustable grip • Consistent pre-set • Easy grip adjustment • Tool or hand operated • Reduced dimensions Performance Details Sealing Notes gasket supplied Installation Notes Caution: Position cam so latching G Grip range (measured in latched position) Knob aligns with cam when fully latched Flange gasket • ^Door thickness (door plus flange gasket) Part Number Selection Knob style Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated CONNECT • CREATE ■ INNOVATE

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E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch Small • Zinc and plated steel • Adjustable grip G Grip range (measured in latched position) Knob aligns with cam when fully latched Flange gasket - (order separately) Door thickness (door plus flange gasket) Optional gasket SOUTHClf 4 (.16) Knob style 5 Black powder coated 7 Silver powder coated CONNECT ■ CREATE ■ INNOVATE Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated • Consistent pre-set • Easy grip adjustment • Tool or hand operated • Reduced dimensions Zinc alloy, powder coated and steel, zinc plated Performance Details Sealing Notes by using optional...

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