Adjust Door Roller Catch

Easy to fit and replace existing door latches requires a 19mm bore size 3 4 inch.

Adjust door roller catch.

Discussion in carpenters talk started by tinbra1 apr 7 2007. If you notice your closet doors are not closing properly or not wanting to close at all you can adjust the ball catch. Hi all just bought the above but it comes with no instructions can someone please tell me how you adjust it. Supplied with screws and catch plate.

Previous catches have been adjustable with a coin now a screwdriver is required. Thanks tinbra1 tinbra1 apr 7 2007 1. Strong spring and ball mechanism in an all metal construction no plastic parts. Ball catches are typically used on doors that do not have a standard door a step by step guide to correctly adjust a door ball catch.

Rated 5 out of 5 by flagman40 from great roller catch easy fit replacement for snagging tubular latch. Get the new album up beat on itunes http. A roller ball catch is commonly used on interior doors such as accordion louvered bi folding closets and light or medium service doors the use of a ball bearing type keeps the latch rolling smoothly against the lip or striker plate to close it. When a roller catch misaligns the catch will not hold a door closed and must be adjusted.

Four fitted in an hour all working well. Adjustability for heavy or light door applications including cupboards nbsp. With the door ajar mark the position ofthe roller catch on the door frame. A ball catch uses a spring loaded ball often made of brass mounted on a door to catch with an interfacing hemispherical indentation on the door frame.

The other door has a dummy handle that does nothing. This allows for the door to be opened and closed without turning a knob but to still remain securely closed when in the closed position. You can find the ball catch mechanism. Carefully measure the centre ofthe roller catch from the edge ofthe door drawer a vertical line the same distance in from the edge ofthe door frame where the strike plate is to be fitted place the strike plate face down on the door frame and line up the.

When properly adjusted the roller catch holds and releases with little effort. Kung fu maintenance shows how to adjust door roller catches for best operation kung fu maintenance repair video.