Tilt Window Side Latches

A handy person from Illinois says:
December 27, 2017
Hello, I am a recent customer. I am having trouble matching your product offering to my specific need. I have attached pictures.

In one picture you see your product Side latch 26-015 below my existing side latch that I am trying to find replacements for. You will notice that while the products are nearly an exact match, your product is slightly larger on the depth measurement. I think you can see this from the photo.

The second photo shows the cross section of the sash where this latch goes in. You will notice that the metal track that holds the top portion of the latch is about 1/16 inch smaller than the bottom track.

So your product is very close, but a little too thick on the depth for the top track. Your product fits correctly in the bottom track in the sash.

What can I do? I need four of these. I have one existing working side latch.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
January 5, 2018
Unfortunately, the 26-015 upper sash slide latch is the only one available now in the window industry. With the advent of vinyl windows, this style is no longer being used. Do you think you can file down the 26-015 latch to fit in your window groove?
Upper Sash Slide Latch
Upper Sash Slide Latch
26-015
$0.95
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