136

ACTUAL SIZE

Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

68 Cam Latch Small · T-Handle · Adjustable grip

• Robust design

Material and FinishZinc alloy and steel, zinc plated

Performance DetailsMaximum static load: 1100 N (250 lbf)

13.5 (.53)

38 (1.50)

34 (1.34)

Ø 6.4 (.25)

Ø 27(1.06)

55.5(2.19)

1.2 (.046) Minimum

31.5 (1.23) 35 (1.38)

Handleassembly

Straight cam

Jam nuts(2)

Tab washer

U bent washer

DoorEscutcheon

Actuator

Grip range (see table)

5/16-24 Thd.

Ø 6.5 (.257) for rods forthree point latching(see page 198-199)

Offset cam forward

Offset cam reversed

G

19.10(.75)

9.60(.38)

Ø 9.60 (.38)

Panel

Frame

For straight and offset cam22.20 (.88) Minimum25.4 (1.00) Maximum

Frame2 holes Ø 3.20 (.13)

Ø 9.60(.38)

19.10(.75)

9.60(.38)

F Finish10 Zinc plate bright chromate20 Chrome plated

68 - 50 - 30 G - F

G Grip Minimum Maximum Cam Type

1

0 (0) 12.7 (.50)Offset cam forward

position

25.4 (1.00) 38 (1.50)Offset cam reversed

position

2 12.7 (.50) 25.4 (1.00) Straight cam

Part Number Selection _______________________________________________________________________________See table

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Type“A”

Type“B”

Turn clockwiseto latch

Turn counter-clockwiseto latch

137

ACTUAL SIZE

Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

44.5 (1.75)

Ø 38 (1.50)

76.2(3.00)

0.8 (.03) Min.

44 (1.73)

Tab washer

PanelEscutcheon

Grip range

3/8-16 Thd.

T-Handle4 (.156)

17.5(.69)

50.8 (2.00)

34 (1.34)

Actuator

Ø 6.5 (.257) for rods for three-point latching

(see page 198-199)

Offset cam forwardOffset cam reversed

Cam and adaptor plate for two or three point latching

GØ 9.65 (.38)

X

68 Cam LatchMedium · T-Handle · Adjustable grip

• Robust design• Optional internal actuation

Material and FinishZinc alloy and steel, zinc plated

Performance DetailsMaximum static load: 1100 N (250 lbf)

Installation NotesT-handle orientation and operation: 1. Handle parallel to the edge of door when latched. 2. Handle perpendicular to edge of door when latched.

25.4±0.08(1.00±.003)

Door

Ø 9.6(.38 )

12.7±.08(.50±.003)

+0.05 -0.00

+.002 -.000

Ø 3.4(.14 )

+0.05 -0.00

+.002 -.000

Frame

Y

Jam nutCurved camStraight camCurved cam

Cam

Setscrew

Cam

SetscrewSetscrew

Jam nutCurved camStraight camCurved cam

Cam

Setscrew

Cam

SetscrewSetscrew

Jam nutCurved camStraight camCurved cam

Cam

Setscrew

Cam

SetscrewSetscrew

___________________________________________________________________________ Part Number Selection See table

Assembly G GripGrip Range

X Y Cam TypeMinimum Maximum

Single point

13.2 (.13) 25.4 (1.00)

46.4 (1.83)

31.8±3.2(1.25±.13)

Offset cam forward position

25.4 (1.00) 50.8 (2.00) Offset cam reversed position

Three point1

1.6 (.06) 19.8 (.78)28.6±1.6

(1.13±.06)

Offset cam forward position

27 (1.06) 45.2 (1.78) Offset cam reversed position

2 14.3 (.56) 32.5 (1.28) Straight cam

Inside release

13.2 (.13) 25.4 (1.00) 65

(2.56)31.8±3.2

(1.25±.13)

Offset cam forward position

25.4 (1.00) 50.8 (2.00) Offset cam reversed position

A Assembly1 Single point3 Three point4 Inside release

F Finish10 Zinc plate bright chromate20 Chrome plated

68 - 10 - A 0 G - F

A Single point

A Three point

A Inside release

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Type BTurn clockwise

to open

Type ATurn counter

-clockwise to open

T-handleStopwasherStopwasher

Cam Cam

Cam Cam

T-handle

T-handleStopwasherStopwasher

T-handle

Type BTurn clockwise

to open

Type ATurn counter

-clockwise to open

Type“A”

Type“B”

Turn clockwiseto latch

Turn counter-clockwiseto latch

138

ACTUAL SIZE

Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

68 Cam Latch Medium · Folding bail handle · Adjustable grip

• Robust design• 90° rotation

Material and FinishZinc alloy and steel, zinc plated

Performance DetailsMaximum static load 890 N (200 lbf) 44.5 (1.75)

Ø 38.1 (1.50)73

(2.88)

52 (2.05)

Tab washer

DoorEschutcheon

Bail handle

3/8-16 Thd.

55.5 (2.19)Grip range

25.4 (1.00) Minimum50.8 (2.00) MaximumGrip range

3.2 (.13) Minimum25.4 (1.00) Maximum

Offset cam forward

Offset cam reversed

Frame

Door

25.4±0.08(1.00±.003)

31.7±3.2(1.25±.13)

Optional holelocations

12.7±0.08(.50±.003)

Ø 9.6 +0.05 -0.00

+.002 -.000

Ø 3.4+0.05 -0.00

+.002 -.000

(.38 )

(.14 )

CamCam

CamCam

Type “B”(Turn counter-

clockwise to latch)

Type “A”(Turn clockwise

to latch)

Bail parallel edge of door when latched

Bail parallel to edgeof door when latched

Bail perpendicularto edge of doorwhen latched

Bail perpendicularto edge of doorwhen latched

F Finish10 Zinc plate bright chromate20 Chrome plated68 - 20 - 101 - F

Part Number Selection _______________________________________________________________________________See table

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Type“A”

Type“B”

Turn clockwiseto latch

Turn counter-clockwiseto latch

Bail Handle Orientation and Operation (Shown in latched position)

CamCam

CamCam

Type “B”(Turn counter-

clockwise to latch)

Type “A”(Turn clockwise

to latch)

Bail parallel edge of door when latched

Bail parallel to edgeof door when latched

Bail perpendicularto edge of doorwhen latched

Bail perpendicularto edge of doorwhen latched

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ACTUAL SIZE

Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

F Finish10 Zinc plate bright chromate20 Chrome plated

68 - 70 - 30 G - F

G Grip Minimum Maximum Cam Type

1

0 (0) 19 (.75)Offset cam forward

position

25.4 (1.00) 57 (2.25)Offset cam reversed

position

2 6.4 (.25) 38 (1.50) Straight cam

68 Cam LatchLarge · T-Handle · Adjustable grip

• Robust construction• 90° movement

Material and FinishZinc alloy and steel, zinc plated

Performance DetailsMaximum static load: 1300 N (300 lbf)

Ø 54 (2.13)

Handle assembly

Door

Escutcheon

7/16-20 Thd.

Jam nuts

No. 10-32 pan head recessed screw /lockwasher assemblies (supplied) for 3.2 (.13) Maximum thick panel. Thicker panels require longer screws (not supplied).

108(4.25)

60 (2.38)

Grip range

Offset cam forward

Shaft

Ø 12.7 (.50) 51 (2.00)

Straight cam

Offset cam reversed

47.6(1.88)

65(2.56)

60.3 (2.38)

22.2(.88)

Actuator

2 holes, Ø 6.5 (.257) for rods for three-point latching(See pages198-199)

G

41.3(1.63)

Ø 2 holes5.20 (.20)

Ø 12.7(.50)

41.3(1.63)

20(.81)

Frame Frame

Ø 2 holes5.2 (.20)

20(.81)

For offset cams 34.9 (1.38) Minimum to 41.3 (1.63) Maximum

For straight cams28.6 (1.13) Minimum to 57.2 (2.25) Maximum

Door

Ø 12.7(.50)

___________________________________________________________________________ Part Number Selection See table

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Type B Type A

Type“A”

Type“B”

Turn clockwiseto latch

Turn counter-clockwiseto latch

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Paw

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Act

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atc

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Material and FinishESCUTCHEON and STOP WASHER: Die-cast zinc, chemical protective film or chrome plated (see table). BAIL HANDLE: 1008 Steel, zinc plate bright chromate or chrome plated (see table). SHAFT: Low carbon steel, zinc plate bright chromate or chrome plated (see table). PAWL, ACTUATOR, BASE PLATE and TAB WASHER: 1010 Steel, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer. JAM NUTS and MOUNTING SCREWS: Steel, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer. WASHER: Spring steel, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

Product Strength Guidelines

Average ultimate load: 1300 N (300 lbs.)

2 or 3-pointlatching systemsavailable!

See pages 160 to 164for details.

PANEL

ESCUTCHEON

7/16-20 THD

JAMNUTS

No. 10-32 pan head recessed screw/lockwasher assemblies(supplied) for 3.2 (.13) MAX. thick panel. Thicker panels require longer screws (not supplied).

SHAFT

STRAIGHT PAWL

60.5 (2.38)

44.5 (1.75)

22.2(.88)

ACTUATOR

2 holes, Ø 6.5 (.257)for rods for three-point latching.

112.7(4.44)

73 (2.88) 53.5 (2.11)

Ø 54 (2.13)

22.2(.88)

GRIP RANGE(see table)

65(2.56)

Southco® Pawl/Cam Action LatchesBail-handle Series, Large Size• Restricted 90° rotation• Mounts from inside the panel so no mounting

hardware is visible• Detents hold the handle in the open and stored positions• Clockwise or counterclockwise operation

Handle Assembly finish

Zinc PlateBright Chromate

Chrome Plated

GRIP RANGE

MIN. MAX.

36.5(1.44)

68-80-302-10 • 68-80-302-20 •16(.63)

PART NUMBERS Latch is shipped unassembled, one unit per package.

(To assist in your product selection; samples are available for your evaluation.)

PANEL

MOUNTINGSCREWS(2 supplied)

HANDLEASSEMBLY

STRAIGHTPAWL

JAMNUT

ACTUATOR

2. Assemble as shown. 3. Adjust pawl to GRIP measurement. Use two wrenches to tighten.

Note: the handle is always perpendicular to the pawl.

Type “A” Operation Turn bail handle clockwise to latch.

Installation and Operation1. Prepare panel as shown. Type “B” Operation Turn bail handle counterclockwise to latch.

41.3(1.625)

PANEL

FRAME

Ø 28.5(1.125)

For straight pawls28.6 (1.13) MIN. to 57.2 (2.25) MAX.

2 holesØ 5.2 (.203)

20.6(.813)

FRAME

2 holesØ 5.2 (.203)

Ø 28.5(1.125)

20.6(.813)

41.3(1.625)

PANEL

For curved pawls34.9 (1.38) MIN. to 41.3 (1.63) MAX.

millimeter (inch)

millimeter(inch)

Dimensions without tolerances are for reference only.