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Cal-Royal Cal-Royal BC97 - 2-1/4" x 1" Adjustable Ball Catch with Full Lip Strike Plate BC97

Cal-Royal BC97 Adjustable Ball Catch with Full Lip Strike Plate, 2-1/4" x 1" Wrought Brass

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Cal-Royal BC97 Adjustable Ball Catch with Full Lip Strike Plate, 2-1/4" x 1" Wrought Brass

The Cal-Royal BC97 is an adjustable ball catch designed for commercial door applications, featuring a 2-1/4" x 1" body size and a full lip strike plate for jamb mounting. Manufactured from wrought brass, this catch includes an adjustable threaded barrel that accommodates various door clearances, making it easy to fine-tune fit and holding tension during installation. It conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013, ensuring it meets recognized industry performance standards for door latches and catches. Available in architectural finishes, the BC97 is well-suited for professional installations where reliable door retention and clean aesthetics are required.

Key Features

  • Body Size: 2-1/4" x 1" body dimensions provide a compact profile suitable for standard door and jamb preparations.
  • Construction: Manufactured from wrought brass for durable, long-lasting performance in commercial door applications.
  • Adjustable Threaded Barrel: Allows the catch to accommodate various door clearances, simplifying installation and ensuring proper engagement.
  • Jamb-Mounted Lip Strike Design: Full lip strike plate mounts to the door jamb for secure, consistent catch engagement.
  • Finish Options: Architectural finishes are available to complement a range of door hardware and design schemes.
  • Industry Compliance: Conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013 for recognized door latch and catch performance.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Latches and Catches
  • Product Type: Flush Bolts
  • Subcategory: Door Latches and Catches
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Body Size: 2-1/4" x 1"
  • Features: Adjustable Threaded Barrel for Accommodating Various Door Clearances; Jamb-Mounted Lip Strike Design
  • Product Model: MB85R
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Cal-Royal BC97?

Cal-Royal BC97 ball catches deliver dependable, professional-grade performance backed by durable wrought brass construction and compliance with ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013 standards. The adjustable threaded barrel design makes installation straightforward across varying door clearances, while the jamb-mounted lip strike ensures consistent, secure engagement. Engineered for commercial door hardware applications where reliability and clean functionality matter most.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Flush Bolts
Subcategory:
Door Latches and Catches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Body Size:
2-1/4" x 1"
Features:
Adjustable Threaded Barrel for Accommodating Various Door Clearances; Jamb-Mounted Lip Strike Design
Product Model:
MB85R
Installation Category:
Jamb
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal BC97-10B – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a ball catch like the Cal-Royal BC97 actually do, and do I still need a latch?
A ball catch holds a door closed by friction, not by latching. The BC97 mounts a spring-loaded ball in the top edge of the door (or the jamb side of the prep, depending on the opening) and the full lip strike plate mounts on the jamb; the ball rides into the strike and holds the door shut until someone pulls it open. There is no bolt, no keeper, no locking. If the opening needs to be secured or held for life safety, a ball catch is the wrong part on its own, use it on inactive leaves, closet and utility doors, and doors with no lockset where you just want the leaf to stay put.
2) Can the holding tension on the Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch be adjusted after installation?
Yes, and that is the main reason to spec it. The BC97 uses an adjustable threaded barrel, so you back it out or run it in to change how far the ball projects and how hard the door has to be pulled to break it loose. That covers doors that swelled, jambs that are out a hair, and openings where the gap is not what the drawing said. Set it once at install and re-adjust later without pulling the catch out.
3) What size mortise does the BC97 ball catch strike plate need in the jamb?
The BC97 body measures 2-1/4 x 1 inches, so that is the footprint to route for the full lip strike. The barrel is threaded and mortises into a bored hole in the door edge. If you are matching existing prep from another catch, compare against that 2-1/4 x 1 inch plate size first, a smaller existing cutout means patching or a filler plate.
4) Is the Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch rated for commercial use or is it a residential part?
Commercial. The BC97 is built in wrought brass and conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013, the standard covering door latches and catches, so it will pass a spec that calls for a BHMA-conforming catch. It gets used in offices, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouse, multi-tenant residential, and municipal buildings.
5) I need to hold the inactive leaf of a pair of doors closed. Is a ball catch enough, or do I need flush bolts?
A ball catch will not hold an inactive leaf on a pair. It only holds by friction, so the leaf can be pushed open and it gives the active leaf nothing solid to latch against. Use flush bolts, which throw a bolt into the head and the sill. For metal doors, the ABH 1855S manual flush bolt has a 3/4 inch throw; the Ives FB457 comes with a 12 inch rod for metal doors. On wood pairs, the Ives FB41 automatic flush bolt set is rated 90 minutes, and it releases the inactive leaf automatically when the active leaf opens. On a fire-rated pair you need a fire-rated bolt, not a catch.
6) Will the Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch work on a fire-rated door opening?
No. The BC97 is a friction catch with no bolt and carries no fire rating. A fire door assembly needs positive latching. For a fire-rated pair, go to a fire bolt: the ABH 1854 series is a manual flush bolt set with a fire bolt for metal doors, the ABH 1858 is a universal bottom fire bolt, and the ABH 1860P/1862P automatic flush bolt pair is fire rated 3 hour with a thermal lock. The Ives FB42 top automatic flush bolt for wood doors includes an auxiliary fire latch.
7) I need the inactive leaf to be key controlled, not just held. What replaces a ball catch there?
A ball catch has no key control at all; the BC97 is released by pulling the door. When the inactive leaf has to be operated with a key, use a cylinder-operated flushbolt: the Adams Rite 1870 series is a cylinder-operated flushbolt with key control, and the Adams Rite 1877 is a cylinder-operated flushbolt for paired wood doors. For two-point control, the Adams Rite MS1880/MS1881 are two-point flushbolts with an interlock mechanism and the MS2180 series is an auto-release two-point flushbolt with a Smartlock mechanism.
8) Is a Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch the right part for holding the inactive leaf of a pair of doors closed?
The BC97 is an adjustable ball catch with a jamb-mounted full lip strike, so it holds a single door closed by friction against a spring-loaded ball and releases with a pull. It does not bolt a leaf into the head or threshold. To secure the inactive leaf of a pair, the part type to order is a manual flush bolt: the Ives FB358 manual flush bolt has a 3/4 inch throw and 1/2 inch bolt diameter, and the ABH 1855S manual flush bolt single is built for metal doors with a 3/4 inch throw. Use the BC97 where you want a door held, and a flush bolt where you want a leaf pinned.
9) What finishes does the Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch come in, and which one matches my existing hardware?
Four finishes: US3 bright brass, US5 antique brass, US10B antique bronze oiled, and US26D satin chrome. Match the strike to whatever is already on the jamb, US26D is the usual pick alongside satin chrome or brushed stainless commercial trim, US10B alongside oil-rubbed bronze levers, and US3 or US5 where the building runs brass. The strike lip is the visible piece once the door is shut, so it is the finish that has to agree with the rest of the opening.
10) Do I order the Cal-Royal BC97 ball catch by handing?
No handing to specify. A ball catch has no handing and no bevel, the ball projects straight out of the barrel and the strike lip is symmetrical, so the same part works on a left or right hand door and on either swing. The only thing you pick when ordering is the finish.
11) I have a pair of French or wood double doors and want the inactive leaf to stay put without a big bolt showing. What are my options?
On decorative wood pairs where a ball catch will not hold, mortise flush bolts sit almost flush and read cleaner than surface bolts. The Delaney 6 inch square end solid brass flush bolt and the Delaney 7 inch slide type mortise-in flush bolt both mortise into the leaf edge; the Trimco 3999 is a 6 inch corner mount with a rounded end and the 3999SE the same in square end, which matters when you are matching the profile of the other hardware. Orca also makes a 6 inch flush bolt with radius corners. All of those actually secure the leaf, which a friction catch does not.
12) Can I standardize the Cal-Royal BC97 across a whole building?
That is what it is built for. One part number covers every opening regardless of hand or swing, the threaded barrel absorbs the clearance differences between doors so you are not stocking sizes, and it conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B23013 so it satisfies a facility standard that calls for a BHMA-conforming catch. Pick one finish for the building and carry that as the stocked line item.
13) My door is not staying closed, it pops open. Will a ball catch fix that or do I need something else?
If the door has a working latch and still pops open, the catch is not your problem, that is a strike alignment or closer issue. A ball catch like the BC97 is the fix when there is no latch at all, or when a latch exists but the leaf drifts, and you want positive resistance holding it in the frame. Because the barrel threads in and out, you can dial the tension up on a door that keeps drifting or back it off on one that is too hard to pull.
14) The BC97 ball catch will not keep the door shut against wind load. What is the next step up?
The BC97 holds by ball tension and the threaded barrel lets you increase that tension, but tension has a ceiling and a positively latched bolt does not. For a door that has to stay shut under pressure, move to a bolt that throws into a strike: the Ives FB358 manual flush bolt throws 3/4 inch with a 1/2 inch bolt diameter, the Ives FB457 uses a 12 inch rod for metal doors, and the International Door Closers FB-1202 uses a positive U joint actuator with a 5/8 inch throw, 1/8 inch offset and 7/8 inch backset, square end, with guide.
15) What is the difference between a jamb-mounted ball catch and a mortise flush bolt as far as door prep goes?
The BC97 ball catch preps the door edge for a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch body and the jamb for a full lip strike plate, and the threaded barrel is adjusted after the door hangs. A mortise flush bolt is a longer edge cut: the Delaney 7 inch slide type mortise-in flush bolt and the Delaney 7 inch mortise extension flush bolt both take a 7 inch mortise, and the Delaney 6 inch square end solid brass flush bolt takes a 6 inch cut. Trimco 3999 in rounded end and 3999SE in square end are 6 inch corner mount bolts, which is a different prep again. Confirm which prep is already in the door before ordering across those types.
16) For a commercial opening where the inactive leaf gets used often, is a ball catch or an automatic flush bolt the better choice?
The BC97 is rated for commercial use and releases with a pull, so the leaf opens without a separate motion, but it also does not hold the leaf rigid. An automatic flush bolt throws itself when the leaf closes and releases when the active leaf opens: the Ives FB41 is an automatic flush bolt set for wood doors with a 3/4 inch throw, the Ives FB42 is a top automatic flush bolt for wood doors with an auxiliary fire latch, and the ABH 1860P/1862P is an automatic flush bolt pair. Choose by whether the leaf needs to be free-swinging or bolted whenever it is closed.
17) Metal door instead of wood - does that change what I order alongside a BC97?
The BC97 catch body and full lip strike are not door-material specific, but bolts are. For metal doors the ABH 1855S manual flush bolt single, the ABH 1854 series manual flush bolt set with fire bolt, and the Ives FB457 with a 12 inch rod are the metal door parts. For wood doors the Ives FB41 automatic flush bolt set and the Ives FB42 top automatic flush bolt are the wood door parts, and the Adams Rite 1877 cylinder-operated flushbolt is built for paired wood doors. Match the bolt to the leaf material even when the catch carries over.
18) Why wrought brass on the BC97 instead of a stamped steel catch?
Wrought brass holds the threads on the adjustable barrel. That is the wear point on any adjustable catch, a steel barrel in a soft housing loosens up and the ball starts dropping out of adjustment on a door that gets used all day. Brass also does not rust on exterior-adjacent openings or in humid spaces like locker rooms and kitchens, which is why it shows up in healthcare and hospitality spec.
19) Which brass door holding hardware matches a bright brass BC97 on the rest of the opening?
The BC97 is wrought brass and comes in US3 bright brass, US5 antique brass, US10B antique bronze oiled and US26D satin chrome, so it can be matched to the trim already on the door. If the same opening also needs a bolt in brass, the Delaney 6 inch square end solid brass flush bolt is a solid brass body, and Emtek flush bolts are a decorative flush bolt line for the same kind of residential-facing opening. That lets one opening carry a catch on one leaf and a bolt on the other without a finish mismatch.
20) Is there a simpler part than a BC97 when the door only needs a plain edge-mounted bolt with a clean face?
The BC97 adds an adjustable barrel and a full lip strike because it is meant to be tuned to the door clearance after hanging. If the opening only needs a straightforward bolt with a finished face plate, the Orca Hardware 6 inch flush bolt has radius corners, the Trimco 3999 is a 6 inch corner mount with a rounded end, and the Trimco 3999SE is the same 6 inch corner mount with a square end. Those are fixed-throw parts with no adjustment to set, so the face style is the deciding detail.
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