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Jul 09, 2026Rotary Latches for Outdoor Power and Telecom Cabinets: Deployment Field Notes
How SecuriLock rotary latches were validated for outdoor power and telecom cabinets and reached 12,000+ sets in service with zero batch-level complaints.
Jun 30, 2026SecuriLock Passes On-Site Supplier Audit by a Leading Global EV Manufacturer
SecuriLock has passed a multi-day on-site supplier audit by a leading global electric vehicle manufacturer and joined its approved supplier system for rotary locks and latches.
Jun 19, 2026SecuriLock Rotary Latches Pass Rail Door System Validation and Enter Volume Supply
Vibration, endurance and salt spray testing completed for a leading global rolling stock manufacturer's door system programme; volume shipments underway with zero latch-related field failures.
Jun 11, 2026Designing a Remote Cable Release System for Rotary Latches
How to design a Bowden-cable remote release for rotary latches: release travel and force budgeting, cable efficiency, multi-point synchronization, failure prevention, and maintenance.
Jun 02, 2026Zinc Alloy vs Stainless Steel Rotary Latches: Material Selection Guide
Zinc alloy or stainless steel for your rotary latch? Compare strength, corrosion, salt spray, weight, finishes and cost — and learn when a hybrid design wins.
May 22, 2026IP Ratings Explained: Choosing the Right Protection for Industrial Latches
What IP54, IP65, IP66 and IP67 really mean for industrial rotary latches, how to match the rating to your environment, and why the gasket matters as much as the latch.
May 14, 2026Rotary Latch Installation Guide: Mounting, Alignment and Cable Routing
How to install a rotary latch correctly: pre-installation checks, latch-to-striker alignment, internal/external/concealed mounting, cable routing rules, two-stage testing and a final acceptance checklist.
May 06, 2026Damped vs Non-Damped Rotary Latches: Which Does Your Door Need?
A damped rotary latch slows the door in the final stage of closing; a non-damped one lets it slam. See how they compare and which doors truly need damping.
Apr 23, 2026How to Choose a Rotary Latch for Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Doors
Why two-stage rotary latches survive vibration and slam loads on vehicle doors — with a selection checklist for trucks, equipment cabs, ag machinery and RVs.
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