I am considering retro-fitting your 70-009 screen plunger pin latches on old Malta window screens on our home. The plastic latches that came with the windows have deteriorated over the years and are no longer made. Your pin latch ought to work but I have two questions before ordering. First, how thick does the aluminum frame have to be to accommodate your pin latch? Also, what are the two diameters of your 75-032 step drill? I have several step drills and would prefer to not buy another if one of mine would work.
While I have your attention, I have a third question. Do you by any chance make the type of screen clips used on Malta windows in the mid-1990s? They resemble your 70-123 clip for Patriot screens in design and function but are longer. I can send photos of the Malta clips if you like..
Thanks.
John
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Lauren from SWISCO responded:
February 22, 2024
Hi John, thank you for posting, Please review the dimensions of the 75-032 drill but below: 
Measurement of 75-032
Are you able to provide pictures of your original clip? We do carry one Malta clip which is the 70-048 style, take a look! I am not sure how thick the frame needs to be to accommodate the 70-009 plunger pins. I am going to check with one of our senior experts to see if they can provide more insight. I will be in contact as soon as I hear. Thank you for your patience! |
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
February 23, 2024
Hello, If you do not want to purchase the 75-032 drill bit used for the 70-009 pull pin, you could use two different size drill bits. Use a 1/8" drill bit and drill completely through the screen frame. Then use the 11/64" drill bit and just drill through the edge of the screen frame for the larger head of the pull pin. The 70-009 pull pins can work on screen frames with the dimensions of 5/16" thick and 3/4" wide. We do carry the 70-048 Malta screen latch. However with that being said, take a look at the pull rings 70-004 screen in type and the 70-204 slip on type pull rings. Either of these type of pull rings along with the sill screw 70-013S might be an easier way to secure your screens in the frame. |
