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Baldwin Reserve 0425 Door Adjustable Ball Catch (Fitted in Jamb)
Model: BAL-0425
BALDWIN RESERVE 0425 DOOR ADJUSTABLE BALL CATCH OVERVIEW
KEY FEATURES
Adjustable Ball Catch is perfect for use on louvered, bi-folding, accordion, closet, and light to medium service doors.
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BALDWIN RESERVE 0426 DOOR ADJUSTABLE BALL CATCH OVERVIEW
KEY FEATURES
- Adjustable Ball Catch is perfect for use on louvered, bi-folding, accordion, closet, and light to medium service doors.
- 1" x 2.125"
- Comes equipped with a dual adjustment ball bearing catch for perfect tension.
- Baldwin Hardware has a rich tradition of high-quality, master craftsmanship, solid brass products. A difference you can both feel and see.
FEATURES
- SIZE: Face Plate: 1 ������������������������������������������������������ × 2.125 ������������������������������������������������������ (25 × 54mm)
- Bore: .875 ������������������������������������������������������ dia. × 1.25 ������������������������������������������������������ long (22 × 32mm)
- 0425.xxx Strike: 1.06 ������������������������������������������������������ x 2.125 ������������������������������������������������������, Lip to Center: .56 ������������������������������������������������������
- 0426.xxx Strike: 1.375 ������������������������������������������������������ x 2.125 ������������������������������������������������������, Lip to Center: .875 ������������������������������������������������������
- FEATURES: Dual adjustment ball bearing catch of excellent design takes advantage of rolling ball action for perfect tension. Infinite adjustments for compensation of various door clearances, swelling, shrinking, drafts and weights. Recommended for use on louvered, bi-folding, accordion, closet and light to medium service doors.
- PACKED: Includes wood screws
- FEDERAL SPECIFICATION EQUIVALENTS: Government Type: 1861 BHMA DESIGNATION: D2801
- NOTES: Not recommended for doors larger than 3.0’ x 6.8” x 1.75” thick.
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Door Latches and Catches
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Parts and Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Collection:
- Reserve Series
- Product Model:
- 426
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin BAL-0426.044 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a Baldwin 0426 ball catch hold a full-size solid entry door?
No. The 0426 adjustable ball catch is not recommended for doors larger than 3.0' x 6.8" x 1.75" thick. It is meant for louvered, bi-folding, accordion, closet, and light to medium service doors. On a heavy or oversized door the ball tension will not hold the door closed reliably, and you want a latching device instead.
2) What is the difference between the Baldwin 0425 and 0426 ball catch strikes?
The strikes differ in width and lip projection. The 0425 strike is 1.06 x 2.125 inches with a .56 inch lip to center. The 0426 strike is 1.375 x 2.125 inches with a .875 inch lip to center. The wider 0426 strike with the deeper lip-to-center suits a jamb where the ball sits further back from the stop face; pick the one that matches your door-to-stop relationship rather than assuming they interchange.
3) Can you adjust the tension on a Baldwin Reserve ball catch after the door is hung?
Yes. The 0426 uses a dual adjustment ball bearing catch with infinite adjustment, so you can dial the holding tension in after hanging to compensate for door clearance, swelling, shrinking, drafts, and door weight. That matters on seasonal wood doors, where a fixed-tension catch either binds in summer or rattles in winter.
4) Is the Baldwin 0426 ball catch rated for commercial use?
Baldwin classifies the Reserve 0426 as residential hardware. It carries Government Type 1861 and BHMA designation D2801 as federal specification equivalents, but the intended service is light to medium duty doors, closets, and bi-folds. For high-traffic commercial openings, spec a catch or latch rated for that duty.
5) What finishes does the Baldwin Reserve 0426 ball catch come in?
Eight finishes: 003 Polished Brass PVD, 044 Satin Brass PVD, 055 Polished Nickel PVD, 056 Lifetime PVD Satin Nickel, 112 Venetian Bronze, 151 Antique Nickel, 190 Satin Black, and 260 Polished Chrome. The four PVD finishes are the ones to pick if you are matching Baldwin knobs or levers already carrying a PVD code on the same opening, since the code numbers run consistently across the Reserve line.
6) Do I need to buy screws or a strike separately with the Baldwin 0426 ball catch?
Wood screws come packed with the 0426, and the strike is part of the assembly, so nothing else is needed to install it in a wood door and wood jamb. Into a hollow metal frame you would need fasteners suited to that frame instead.
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