Universal Bear Jaw Latch Kit for Altman Easy Latch Systems

Description

The Universal Altman Easy Latch Installation Kit is a professional fabrication shortcut for custom builders. While installing universal “bear claw” latches into a door shell can be a geometry nightmare, this kit provides the pre-formed steel components needed to create a clean, recessed pocket in your door and a reinforced mounting point in your door jamb.

Key Components & Design

• Pre-Bent Installation Plates: Includes two 18-gauge steel plates bent at a precise 85-degree angle. This subtle “under-bend” allows you to pull the plate into a perfect 90-degree corner during the welding process, ensuring your latch sits square to the door edge.

• Reinforced Nut Plates: To handle the structural stress of a slamming door, the kit includes two weld-in captured nut plates. These provide a much stronger anchor than simply threading into the thin sheet metal of a factory door jamb.

• Standard Threading: The captured nuts are threaded to 3/8-16, matching the stainless steel striker pins included with Universal Altman Easy Latches for a direct, secure fit.

Specifications for Fabricators

Use these dimensions to plan your door-cut and jamb-clearance:

Why Use an Installation Kit?

• Structural Integrity: Utilizing the captured nut plates prevents “oil-canning” or metal fatigue in your door jambs over time.

• Professional Finish: The 7-inch tall plates provide ample surface area to weld into the door shell, allowing you to grind the welds smooth for a seamless, factory-quality appearance.

• Alignment Accuracy: Having a dedicated mounting plate ensures your latch is perfectly centered and shielded within the door structure, preventing interference with window glass or regulators.

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