Overview
Friction Catch keeps a cabinet door closed and aligned, with magnetic, roller, or push-to-open action for handleless designs. This page summarizes how to specify it for volume furniture and cabinet manufacturing, including the dimensions and options that matter most to buyers.
Specifications & Options
| Function | Magnetic hold · Push-to-open release · Roller catch · Ball catch · Soft-close damping · Door buffer |
|---|---|
| Holding Force | 2-4 kgf · 4-6 kgf · 6-8 kgf · 10 kgf heavy duty |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount · Recessed mount · Screw-fixed strike plate · Adhesive-backed bumper |
| Body Size | 37 x 14 x 12 mm · 45 x 17 x 14 mm · 60 x 20 x 15 mm · Adjustable strike plate |
| Material | ABS body with steel plate · Zinc alloy body · Silicone / rubber · Nickel-plated steel |
| Adjustment | Slotted mounting holes · Height-adjustable strike · Depth adjustment by screw · Fixed position |
Ranges show what we supply for this product type. Your exact values are fixed on the order datasheet.
How to Choose
- Holding force needed for the door size
- Magnetic, roller, push, or touch-latch type
- Surface or concealed mounting
- Adjustment for door alignment
Materials & Finishes
Materials
Plastic bodies with steel strike plates are standard; stronger magnets for larger doors.
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Zinc Alloy
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
Finishes
Usually hidden; white, brown, or nickel to blend with the cabinet.
- Satin Chrome
- Powder Coated
- Stainless Steel
- Antique Brass
- Satin Gold
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Matte Black
- Brushed Gold
Application Fit
- Heavy Duty Drawers
- For this application, friction catch is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- File Cabinets
- For this application, friction catch is specified for full-extension access and load-rated, lockable operation.
- Tool Cabinets
- For this application, friction catch is specified for heavy loads, ball-bearing movement, and locking under vibration.
- Pantry Cabinets
- For this application, friction catch is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Corner Cabinets
- For this application, friction catch is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Wall Cabinets
- For this application, friction catch is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
Installation Notes
Mount the catch and strike so the door closes flush, then adjust for a clean reveal.
Animated installation guide Step-by-step diagrams for installing Friction Catch on a production line.Buying Notes for OEM Orders
Standardize one or two holding forces across a cabinet range to simplify assembly.
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