Vinyl window - metallic lock keeper

A home owner from Chicago says:
April 26, 2021
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 responded:
April 29, 2021

How does our 90-279 compare? Look it over and let me know what you think.
A home owner from Chicago says:
April 29, 2021
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.
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 30, 2021

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.
Truth EntryGard Keeper, 2-1/16"
Truth EntryGard Keeper, 2-1/16"
90-279
$2.15
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