Installing an aluminum plunger latch

Contractor from Ridgefield, CT

Apr 3, 2020 5:29 pm

The plunger latch that I have is an aluminum unit with an aluminum cap. I'm trying to figure out what I need to do to get the aluminum cap to stay on. It doesn't have a shoulder like the plastic ones. Do you need to crimp it?

4 Replies

Casey from SWISCO

Apr 6, 2020 10:06 am

May we see a photo of the latch you have a question about? We want to make sure we provide an accurate answer for you. Thank you.

Contractor from Ridgefield, CT

Apr 6, 2020 5:47 pm

Here is the photo of the latch

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Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Apr 7, 2020 9:22 am

Hi there, I think I can help. You have an older style pull pin with a metal cap. You will need to crimp it using a type of center punch. Take a look at the 75-075; you will need a center punch/nail set similar to this to set the camp on your pull pin. You might have a center punch in with your tools or you can pick one up a local hardware store in your area. The video below should go into more detail.