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Delaney Mortise Ball Catch
- Strike Plate 2-1/4" Wide
- Mounting Hardware: Two 3/4" Length Screws Included
- Material: Zinc
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Door Latches and Catches
- Series:
- Ball Catches
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Latches and Catches
- Product Type:
- Ball Catches
- Product Dimension:
- 2 1/4" x 1"
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Zinc
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Delaney Hardware 420400 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use a ball catch instead of a latch on a closet or inactive double door?
That is exactly what it does. A ball catch holds the door shut by spring tension between the ball in the door edge and the strike on the jamb, with no latch bolt and no handle mechanism, so the door pulls open with a knob or edge pull. Common uses are closet doors, pantry doors, and the inactive leaf of a pair. It is not a security device and it will not accept a cylinder.
2) I do not want to mortise the door edge - what ball catch can I use instead?
Look at a drive-in style instead. The Sure-Loc Door Guard Drive-in Ball Catch and the Orca Hardware 70DR Series Drive In Ball Catch With Radius Strike both install into a bored hole in the door edge rather than requiring a mortised pocket with a face plate. The Delaney Mortise Ball Catch is the mortise-style version, with a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch face and two 3/4 inch mounting screws, so it needs a routed edge prep.
3) What is a direct alternative to the Delaney Mortise Ball Catch for a standard mortised door edge?
The Emtek 8802 Door Ball Catch and the Sure-Loc Door Guard Ball Catch are both ball catches that serve the same closing function as the Delaney Mortise Ball Catch. The Delaney unit is a zinc body with a 2-1/4 inch wide strike plate and two 3/4 inch screws included, so if you are matching an existing mortise prep, confirm the pocket and strike cutout on the door and jamb before switching brands.
4) What is included with the Delaney mortise ball catch, or do I need to buy screws separately?
Two 3/4 inch screws come with the Delaney mortise ball catch, so the strike plate and catch body mount with what is in the package. Nothing else is required for a standard install.
5) What finishes does the Delaney mortise ball catch come in for matching the rest of my door hardware?
Three finishes: 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel, and 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed. Those are standard BHMA finish codes, so a 619 catch matches 619 hinges and levers from any manufacturer using the same designation.
6) My jamb has a rounded strike cutout - will the Delaney Mortise Ball Catch strike drop in?
No. The Delaney Mortise Ball Catch ships with a 2-1/4 inch wide strike plate, which is a rectangular plate prep. For a radiused jamb cutout, the Orca Hardware 70DR Series Drive In Ball Catch is supplied with a radius strike. Match the strike shape to the existing mortise rather than re-routing the jamb.
7) For a multi-unit property standardizing closet and French door catches, does finish matching narrow the choice?
The Delaney Mortise Ball Catch is offered in 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel, and 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, which covers the three most common residential trim families in one part number. Cross-brand equivalents such as the Emtek 8802 Door Ball Catch or the Sure-Loc Door Guard Ball Catch are the same type of hardware, but if you are matching existing hinges and levers across a building, staying on one ball catch family keeps the finish call consistent.
8) What is the Delaney ball catch made of, and will it hold up in a rental unit?
Zinc body and hardware. Zinc ball catches are the common choice for closet, pantry, and inactive double doors in residential and light multi-family work, where the catch just holds a non-latching door closed rather than taking lever or lockset duty.
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