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Cal-Royal Cal-Royal ARL-1338 Heavy Duty Roller Catch CAL-ARL-1338

Cal-Royal ARL-1338 Heavy Duty Roller Catch with Adjustable Nylon Roller and Solid Brass Strike

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Cal-Royal ARL-1338 Heavy Duty Roller Catch with Adjustable Nylon Roller and Solid Brass Strike

The Cal-Royal ARL-1338 is a heavy duty roller catch engineered for reliable door hold-open and latching performance. Measuring 1/8" x 1" x 3-3/8" with a 1-13/16" depth, this solid brass catch is packed with a square heavy duty cast 2-1/4" full lip strike and features an adjustable nylon roller for smooth, consistent operation. Conforming to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091, the ARL-1338 delivers dependable performance suited to demanding commercial and residential applications.

Key Features

  • Compact Sizing: Measures 1/8" x 1" x 3-3/8" with a 1-13/16" depth, allowing for precise fit within standard door and frame preparations.
  • Solid Brass Construction: Built from solid brass for long-term durability and resistance to wear in frequent-use applications.
  • Adjustable Nylon Roller: The nylon roller mechanism is adjustable, allowing installers to fine-tune catch tension for smooth door operation and consistent hold.
  • Heavy Duty Cast Strike Included: Packed with a square heavy duty cast 2-1/4" full lip strike for secure engagement and reliable catch performance.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091, meeting recognized industry performance standards for roller catches.
  • Versatile Application Range: Suitable for multi-family homes, condominiums, hotels/motels, apartments, and residential installations requiring dependable door catch hardware.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Latches and Catches
  • Product Type: Rolller Catches
  • Subcategory: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Multi-Family Homes
  • Condominiums
  • Hotels/Motels
  • Apartments
  • Residential Properties
  • Commercial Door Trim Installations

Why Cal-Royal ARL-1338?

Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch hardware is built from solid brass with a heavy duty cast strike, delivering dependable performance that conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091 standards. The adjustable nylon roller design allows for precise tuning, making this catch a solid choice for multi-family, hospitality, and residential door applications where consistent, long-lasting operation is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Rolller Catches
Subcategory:
Door Trim and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal ARL-1338-US26 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is a roller catch like the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 used for, and when should I use one instead of a ball catch or a latch?
A roller catch holds a door closed by friction rather than a latchbolt. The ARL-1338 mounts in the door edge and a spring-loaded nylon roller rides into the strike, so the door is held shut but pushes or pulls open without turning a knob. That makes it the part for closet doors, double doors with an inactive leaf, and pairs where you want the door to stay put but not lock. If the opening needs to be secured or key-controlled, a roller catch is the wrong choice and you want a latchset or deadbolt. Compared to a ball catch, the roller version is the one to specify where the door gets constant traffic, since the roller turns instead of dragging.
2) What size mortise prep does the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch need in the door edge?
The catch body measures 1/8 x 1 x 3-3/8 inches with a 1-13/16 inch depth. Those are the numbers to work from when you rout the door edge: the 1-13/16 inch depth is what has to clear inside the door, so on a thin or hollow-core door check that the bore does not blow through the opposite face before you commit. The 1/8 inch dimension is the plate thickness that sits in the mortise.
3) Does the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 come with a strike, or do I have to order one separately?
The strike is included. Each ARL-1338 is packed with a square heavy duty cast full lip strike, 2-1/4 inches, in solid brass construction matching the catch. You do not need to source a strike separately, which is worth knowing if you are pricing a job across a lot of openings. The full lip is the part that protects the frame edge where the roller rides in.
4) Will the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch hold up in an apartment building or hotel corridor?
It's built for that. The body is solid brass with a cast strike, and it conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091, which is the auxiliary hardware standard roller catches are graded under. Cal-Royal lists it for multi-family homes, condominiums, hotels and motels, and apartments. For a property manager standardizing across a building, that E19091 designation is the line to put on a spec sheet.
5) What is the difference between the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch and the Emtek 8801 roller catch?
Both are roller catches, so both do the same job at the door edge: a spring-loaded roller that engages a strike to hold the door closed without a latch bolt or a knob to turn. The Cal-Royal ARL-1338 is the more specified of the two for commercial work - it is solid brass, measures 1/8 inch x 1 inch x 3-3/8 inch with a 1-13/16 inch depth, has an adjustable nylon roller so an installer can tune the tension after hanging, and it ships with a square heavy duty cast 2-1/4 inch full lip strike. It conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091. The Emtek 8801 is a roller catch in Emtek's Roller Catch series. If your submittal or facility standard calls out an A156.16 catch, or the door needs tension adjusted in the field after install, the ARL-1338 is the one that answers that. Finishes on the ARL-1338 run US3 polished brass, US5 antique brass, US10B antique bronze oiled, US15 satin nickel, US15A satin nickel oxidized, US26 polished chrome, and US26D satin chrome.
6) Can the tension on the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch be adjusted after it's installed?
Yes. The nylon roller is adjustable, so an installer can tune how much force it takes to pull the door open. That matters on jobs where doors settle or where the frame is slightly out: a catch that grabs too hard on a closet door gets ripped out, and one that's too loose lets the door drift. You set it once at install and it holds.
7) What finishes does the Cal-Royal ARL-1338 roller catch come in, and can I match it to the other hardware on the door?
Seven finishes: US3 polished brass, US5 antique brass, US10B antique bronze oiled, US15 satin nickel, US15A satin nickel oxidized, US26 polished chrome, and US26D satin chrome. Those are standard BHMA finish codes, so if you know what the lockset or hinges on the opening are specified as, you order the catch in the matching code and it will read as a set. US26D and US15 are the two that turn up most in commercial multi-family work.
8) Can I use a roller catch on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors?
That's one of the standard uses. On a pair where the inactive leaf carries flush bolts, a roller catch like the ARL-1338 holds the leaf snug against the stop so it doesn't rattle or drift, and it releases with a pull when you need the second leaf open. The catch mortises into the leaf edge, the 2-1/4 inch full lip strike goes on the head or the mating leaf depending on your detail, and the adjustable roller lets you dial the hold so the leaf isn't fighting the flush bolts.
9) I need a roller catch for an apartment closet door and the ARL-1338 finish I want is not the one on the rest of the doors - is there another roller catch to look at?
Yes. The Emtek 8801 is another roller catch, from Emtek's Roller Catch series, and it does the same thing on the door: a roller that engages a strike to hold a closet or passage door shut without a latching mechanism. Before you switch, know what you give up. The Cal-Royal ARL-1338 is solid brass with an adjustable nylon roller, so the hold tension can be dialed in on a door that swings loose or sticks, and it comes with its own square heavy duty cast 2-1/4 inch full lip strike rather than needing one sourced separately. It is also built to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091, which matters if the property standardizes hardware against a spec. The ARL-1338 is offered in seven finishes - US3, US5, US10B, US15, US15A, US26, and US26D - so on a mixed-finish building it is worth checking that list first before going to a different catch.
10) Is the ARL-1338 a commercial grade roller catch or a residential one?
Cal-Royal classes the ARL-1338 as commercial hardware, and it conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, E19091. It's used on residential openings too, but the brass body and cast strike are specified for commercial-duty use, which is why it turns up in hospitality and multi-family work rather than only in single-family homes.
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