What Are Hood Latches?

Under the hood of most cars, trucks, vans and even tractors is a latch. Known as a hood latch, it temporarily holds the hood down. Hood latches are connected to a handle. When you pull or engage the handle, the … Read More

What Are Slam Latches and How Do They Work?

Have you heard of slam hatches? You can use them to easily close doors and cabinets. When installed on a door or cabinet, slam latches will allow you to push the door or cabinet. Pushing the door or cabinet will … Read More

Padlocks vs Disc Locks: What’s the Difference?

Most shackle-style locks are classified as either a padlock or disc lock. The shackle is a removable part of a lock. Unlocking a lock will open the shackle, whereas locking it will close the shackle. While padlocks and disc locks … Read More

An Introduction to Cam Locks and How They Work

There are different ways to secure cabinets, lockers and other enclosures. You can use a padlock, for instance, or you can use a cam lock. Cam locks are oftentimes preferred over padlocks because they are concealed. You can install a … Read More