1242-524-10 — the Metrol 1242 is a tooling secured lever latch finished in black powder coat, designed to securely close and hold panels, doors, and covers whilst allowing quick, controlled access when needed. With a grip range of 1–24mm, it suits a variety of panel assemblies across industrial equipment, electrical enclosures, cabinets, and machinery housings.
Constructed in die cast zinc with a black powder coated finish, the 1242 is built for repeatable day-to-day operation in demanding environments. It carries an IP40 ingress protection rating and has been salt spray tested to over 300 hours, confirming its resistance to corrosive conditions. A universal panel cut-out of 25x86mm simplifies installation, and the latch accommodates panel thicknesses of 1–3mm.
The tooling secured lock type prevents accidental opening caused by vibration or incidental handling, making this latch well suited to applications where controlled access and panel security are essential. It is available across multiple styles and mounting options to match differing access frequency and security requirements.
This product is supplied with a guaranteed one-year warranty. Manufacturing origin is as stated in the product listing.
Latches are access hardware components designed to securely close and hold panels, doors, and covers while still allowing quick, controlled access when needed. Commonly used in industrial equipment, electrical enclosures, cabinets, and machinery housings, they help prevent accidental opening from vibration or handling and support repeatable day-to-day operation. Available in multiple styles and mounting options, latches can be selected to match different access frequency, security, and installation requirements.
Key Features:
- Universal panel cut out
- Salt spray tested to over 300hrs
- Guaranteed 1 year
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