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Push-Action Fasteners

Manufactured in the United States of America!
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Access fasteners that operate, at least to close, by push-action
are growing in popularity. This is due, in part, to the simplicity
and speed of the operating motion. At the same time, push-action
fasteners in general share a tolerance for thickness variation of
the fastened parts that is wide compared to other types of
quick-acting fastener.
The fasteners in this section are some of the most convenient to
operate of the type that secure panels over supports. In addition,
each one offers a rapid and tool-free installation procedure.
- AR-4610 Line Plastic Fastener
Push-to-Lock, Quarter Turn to Open
AR-4610 Line plastic fasteners consist of a receptacle which is
self-retained in a square hole in the fastened panel, and a stud
within the receptacle. AR-4610 Line closes by pushing the stud
inward with finger pressure. It opens with a quarter-turn of the
stud, using fingers, a coin, or a hex key, depending on head
style. In closing, AR-4610 Line passes through a square hole in
the support material, where its four prongs lock as they are
expanded by the stud.
Although this is a small fastener, AR-4610 Line is designed to
stand up to frequent use on lightly-loaded access panels. Its
prongs are rugged and the low-profile head is both unobtrusive
and well-protected against accidental damage.
- 8404 Push Panel to
Lock, Slide to Open Plastic Slide Latch
The 8404 Plastic Slide Latch is held in the closed position by
spring tension. A stainless steel spring is nested at the back
end of the one-piece latch body, and is contacting the back edge
of the panel hole.
When the panel is pushed closed, the sloped pawl edge meets the
support corner and slides the latch back. As the panel closes
fully, the pawl clears the edge of the support and the spring
slides the latch forward to the closed position.
The panel is opened by sliding the latch back with a finger.
This black thermoplastic latch has a clean, flush appearance.
The panel hole is always concealed.
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