Snap locks
Snap locks are intended for flush installation in doors, hatches and hoods. With the snap function, the door can be locked securely by simply pushing it shut. Snap locks can be used in indoor and outdoor areas in ship/boat building, transport, the packaging industry, medical technology, and the automobile industry.
Snap locks - latch quickly and securely
With snap locks by KIPP, objects can be closed quickly and easily. Thanks to their design, objects remain securely closed even during shocks and vibrations. Due to the various models available, snap locks can be used on many locking systems in different settings.
What is a snap lock and how does it work?
A snap lock is a quick and convenient solution to securely latch objects such as doors. Thanks to their design, objects remain securely closed even during heavy shocks and vibrations. The operation is very easy - simply push to - finished. Thanks to a wide range of different models, KIPP snap locks can be opened in different ways: by pulling, pushing and twisting, pushing and pulling or sliding and pulling.
Styles and properties
Due to the many different styles, snap locks can be used for different applications. Each style has specific properties that make it more or less suitable for the intended application. That is why, it is important to take a closer look at the respective models when choosing a snap lock.
Snap locks with grip
Snap locks with grips are ideal for thin doors with a door leaf thickness of 0.6 to 1 mm. Due to the tool-free installation, they are quickly fitted: Slide the lock into the cut-out and press it forward, done. To open the door, the grip must be pushed to the side and then pulled. A built-in spring returns the snap lock to its original position. This also enables reliable closing by simply pushing shut.
Snap locks with fold-down grip
The KIPP range includes snap locks with fold-down grips. The advantage her is that the grip does not protrude. This means that the snap lock can be installed flush in objects such as doors or hatches. The lock is made of plastic and is pre-tensioned by a spring. This prevents rattling caused by vibrations and shocks. For certain applications, there are models with a built-in lock. These lockable snap locks prevent unauthorized or unintentional opening. They are suitable for a door leaf thickness of 2 to 22 mm.
Snap locks with knob
A distinction can be made here between snap locks with a knob and snap locks with a twist knob. With both models, the knob must be pressed and released so that it can be held. On models with a twist knob, if the knob is turned, the lock unlatches and the door, hatch or cover can be opened. On locks with a fixed knob, one must simply pull on the knob to open the object. To close, the door etc. is simply pushed to. Snap locks latch and the door is securely closed. The knob can now be pushed back and is flush. These can be used with a door leaf thickness of 1.2 to 19 mm.
Application areas for snap locks
Snap locks can be used on almost all applications where e.g. a door or hatch needs to be held securely closed. Thanks to flush installation, they are very space-saving and do not get in the way. Thanks to their specific properties, snap locks are ideally suited for areas where shocks or vibrations could cause conventional locks to spring open. This is why they are used, among other things, on marine vessels where it is important that everything stays in place, especially in heavy seas. But snap locks remain securely closed even during abrupt driving manoeuvres in e.g. ambulances, or sustained vibrations such as those that caused by machines or motors.
Durable and sturdy thanks to the correct materials
Snap locks by KIPP are made of the plastic or plastic composite PC/ABS. This combination provides the products with very high strength as well as high impact strength at low temperatures. It is also very heat resistant. This composite allows for the many fields of application for snap locks as well as high durability. In our range you will find models in black, white and beige.
Purchasing snap locks made simple by KIPP
In our online shop you will find a wide selection of high-quality snap locks. Purchase the perfect snap lock at HEINRICH KIPP WERK. Thanks to our stock levels, we can guarantee fast delivery! If you have not found the right item in our range, please contact us! Experts at KIPP will team up with you to develop a customized solution, specifically tailored to your application.
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