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Deltana Deltana DBC10 Drive-In Ball Catch, Steel DEL-DBC10

Deltana DBC10 Drive-In Ball Catch, Steel

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Deltana DBC10 Drive-In Ball Catch, Steel

The Deltana DBC10 is a steel drive-in ball catch for light-duty interior doors that have no latch. The catch installs by pressing directly into a bored hole in the door edge, no mortise required. Spring tension is adjustable to match door weight and closing force. Size is 1-1/8".

Key Specifications

  • Model: DBC10
  • Size: 1-1/8"
  • Material: Steel
  • Installation: Drive-in (press-fit into bored hole, no mortise)
  • Tension: Adjustable
  • Application: Light-duty interior doors without a latch
  • Unit of Measure: Each (price displayed is per unit)
  • Packaging: Individual poly bag
  • Compatible strike: Available separately

Installation Notes

Bore a hole in the door edge to the catch diameter, then press the DBC10 into place. No additional hardware is required for the catch itself. Order the compatible Deltana strike separately to complete the installation.

Manufacturer Resources:

Spec Sheet

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Latches, Catches and Bolts
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Type:
Ball Catches
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
MAP Policy:
Yes
Product Model:
DBC10
Product Material:
Steel
Product Category:
Door Trim & Accessories
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Deltana DBC10 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Deltana DBC10 ball catch work on a door that has no latch or handle bore?
That's exactly what the DBC10 is for. It's a drive-in ball catch for light-duty interior doors with no latch, so a spring-loaded ball in the door edge holds the door closed against a strike in the frame. Common on closet doors, pantry doors, French or dummy-lever doors where the handle doesn't retract anything. It won't lock, and it won't hold a heavy or self-closing door shut.
2) Does the Deltana DBC10 come with the strike plate?
No. The DBC10 is the catch only, packed one to a poly bag, and the matching Deltana strike is ordered separately. Budget for both lines on the order or the doors show up with nothing in the frame for the ball to seat into.
3) Do I have to mortise the door edge to install a DBC10 ball catch?
No mortise. The DBC10 is press-fit: bore a hole in the door edge to the catch diameter and drive the catch in. No screws or extra hardware for the catch itself. That makes it much faster than a mortise-style catch that needs a chiseled pocket and a face plate, which matters if you're doing a run of closet doors in a turnover.
4) What size hole do I bore for the Deltana DBC10?
The DBC10 is a 1-1/8 inch catch, so the edge bore is drilled to that diameter for a press fit. A 1-1/8 inch spade or Forstner bit drilled square to the door edge is the usual approach; bore undersize and the body won't seat, oversize and it won't hold.
5) Is the Deltana DBC10 rated for commercial doors or apartment corridor use?
It's a residential-duty part. Deltana lists the DBC10 for light-duty interior doors, and a ball catch of this kind belongs on closet, pantry and interior passage doors, not on a corridor, stair or any opening carrying traffic or a closer. For a commercial opening you want a latching lockset or an actual latch, not a friction catch.
6) What is the equivalent of a Deltana DBC10 ball catch from another brand?
The Deltana DBC10 is a drive-in ball catch that presses into a bored hole in the door edge. The closest cross-brand match is the Delaney Drive-In Ball Catch, DLY-4201xx, which is also a drive-in ball catch. The Orca Hardware 70DR Series Drive In Ball Catch is another drive-in ball catch and comes with a radius strike, where the DBC10 takes a compatible Deltana strike ordered separately.
7) Can the tension on a Deltana ball catch be adjusted if the door pops open or sticks?
Yes, the DBC10 has adjustable spring tension, so you set it to the door's weight and closing force after install. Light hollow-core closet door that keeps drifting open, back the tension up; a door that takes a hard pull to break free, ease it off. That adjustment is the reason one catch works across a mixed set of interior doors in a building.
8) What other drive-in ball catches can I use instead of the Deltana DBC10?
Three close equivalents. The Delaney Hardware Drive-In Ball Catch and the Emtek 8802 Door Ball Catch are both straight drive-in substitutes for the same job. The Orca Hardware 70DR Series Drive In Ball Catch ships with a radius strike, so it's the one to take if you want the catch and the frame piece together rather than ordering the Deltana strike as a second line.
9) Can I replace an existing mortise ball catch with the drive-in DBC10?
Not a straight swap. A mortise catch sits in a rectangular pocket with a face plate; the DBC10 needs a round 1-1/8 inch bore. Pulling a mortised catch leaves a pocket the round body won't grip, so you'd be filling and re-boring. Going the other way, a bare edge or an existing round hole of that diameter, the drive-in is the quicker install.
10) Is the Emtek 8802 the same thing as a Deltana DBC10?
Both are ball catches for doors, but they are not the same installation. The Emtek 8802 Door Ball Catch is catalogued as a ball catch without a drive-in designation, while the Deltana DBC10 is specifically a drive-in unit that press-fits into a bored hole in the door edge with no mortise. Confirm the prep the 8802 expects before treating it as a drop-in swap for a drive-in hole already bored in the door.
11) For a light-duty interior door with no latch, what are the alternatives to the Deltana DBC10?
The Deltana DBC10 is a steel drive-in ball catch with adjustable tension, intended for light-duty interior doors that have no latch and rated residential. The Delaney Drive-In Ball Catch, DLY-4201xx, and the Emtek 8802 Door Ball Catch both cover the same ball catch function on that kind of door, and the Orca Hardware 70DR Series arrives with its radius strike. Where the door is heavier or the closing force varies across a group of openings, the adjustable tension on the DBC10 lets you tune each one.
12) Is a steel ball catch better than a brass one for a rental unit?
The DBC10 body is steel, which is the harder-wearing choice for the moving part of a catch on doors that get opened constantly. The material matters at the ball and spring, where the wear happens; it isn't a finish decision, since the catch body is buried in the door edge and only the strike shows.
13) How many Deltana DBC10 catches come in a pack?
Sold each, one catch per poly bag, so quantity ordered equals doors covered. Ordering for a floor of units, count one DBC10 plus one strike per door leaf, and remember a pair of French doors is two leaves.
How fast can I get the Deltana DBC10 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Deltana DBC10 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Deltana DBC10 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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