Vinyl window - metallic lock keeper

Home Owner from Chicago

Apr 26, 2021 10:17 pm

Hi - I'm trying to replace the metallic keeper portion of a vinyl sliding window lock. I'm not sure how to measure the width, but it appears to be 2 1/16" from center hole to center hole. Is it possible to match what I have, which allows for a margin of error in case the existing screw holes aren't exactly 2 1/16" apart?

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Bob from SWISCO

Apr 29, 2021 10:35 am

How does our 90-279 compare? Look it over and let me know what you think.

Home Owner from Chicago

Apr 29, 2021 6:09 pm

Yes, that part looks close. However, if you look at the top view of my existing part, you'll notice the screw holes are oblong slots and not holes. This allows for a slight margin of error if the existing holes aren't exactly 2 1/16" apart. Others, I'm forced to drill a new hole, which I'm trying to avoid.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 30, 2021 9:34 am

We unfortunately don't have a keeper with a 2-1/16" hole spacing that also has oblong holes. As long as you're measuring from the center of your holes, though, then a 2-1/16" should work. You just have to make sure you're measuring as carefully as you can. That will serve you better in the long run than trying to find a part that will allow for that kind of margin of error, which may ultimately not be possible.