Simple nylon latch – code: 38.180.01 – Osculati

Simple nylon latch Osculati – code 38.180.01

The simple nylon latch Osculati (code 38.180.01) is a practical solution for closing doors and hatches in nautical and plant engineering contexts. The push-button mechanism allows quick operation: when closed the button remains on thread, while it protrudes when opening and becomes a convenient grip point, facilitating operation even when a quick and orderly maneuver is needed.

Designed for a clean installation, the latch provides for mounting the body with screws and securing the ring from the outside through a dedicated hole. The indicated materials (body in nylon and springs in stainless steel) make it suitable for environments where lightweight and functional hardware is sought, with internal components designed for continuous use.

Features and construction details

This model adopts a push-button closure system with a dual function: locking the door and, when opening, transforming the button into grip knob. The operating logic is simple and intuitive, useful when you want to avoid protruding handles and maintain more streamlined surfaces.

Opening/closing mechanism

• Closing: the button is pressed and remains on thread.
• Opening: the button is pressed again; this comes out, unlocks the doors and simultaneously acts as knob.

Declared materials

• Latch body: nylon.
• Springs: stainless steel.

Mounting instructions (from description)

• Latch body mounting with 2 screws.
• Ring installed from the outside.
• A hole is required Ø 26 mm for installing the ring.

For a neat result, it is advisable to check the available space behind the panel and the correct position of the hole before final tightening, to ensure free movement of the button and proper alignment with the door.

Typical applications

The latch is designed for use as a closure on openable elements where a simple and compact control is desired. In a nautical or onboard plant engineering context, it can be used on doors and hatches of technical furniture, service compartments, or paneling, when it is useful to have a closure that remains on thread and offers an integrated grip on opening.

• Doors and hatches of technical furniture.
• Service compartments and access panels.
• Applications where protruding handles are preferred to be avoided.

The choice of model should always be evaluated based on the door geometry, panel thickness, and the configuration of the strike/strike plate (not included in the provided data), to ensure proper closure.

Operational advantages

• Intuitive control: a single action on the button manages closing and opening.
• Clean aesthetics: in the closed position the button remains on thread, reducing bulk and protrusions.
• Integrated grip: when opened the button becomes a knob, useful for grabbing and pulling the door.
• Neat installation: external ring and dedicated hole for a neat installation.
• Recommended materials: body in nylon and springs in stainless steel, a common combination in technical hardware where practicality and reliability of use are sought.

Usage and installation notes

To achieve smooth operation, it is important to take care of some aspects during installation and commissioning, following the available instructions:

• Drilling: make the hole Ø 26 mm in the correct position relative to the door edge and the closing point.
• Mounting: mount the latch body with 2 screws and install the ring from the outside.
• Alignment: check that the button slides freely and that the door locks/unlocks without sticking.
• Final check: test several opening/closing cycles before use, to confirm correct adjustment.

In case of doubts about compatibility with your door or the correct hole position, it is advisable to perform a test on a template or a test panel, to avoid irreversible work.

Product identification

• Brand/Supplier: Osculati S.r.l.
• Supplier product code: 38.180.01
• Type: simple nylon latch

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How does the push-button latch open and close?

To close, press the button, which stays flush. To open, press the button again: it pops out, unlocks the door, and becomes a grip knob.

What materials are suitable for this Osculati latch 38.180.01?

The description states the latch body is nylon and the springs are stainless steel.

What hole is needed to mount the bezel?

A Ø 26 mm hole is required to mount the bezel from the outside.

How is the latch body fixed?

The latch body is mounted with 2 screws, as indicated in the product description.

What uses is this simple nylon latch suitable for?

It is suitable for closing doors and hatches, for example on technical furniture, service compartments, or paneling, when a flush closure with an integrated grip on opening is desired.