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Don-Jo 1712 Ball Catch Latch in Cast Brass, 2-1/4" Length with Adjustable Height and Included Strikes

Don-Jo 1712 Ball Catch Latch in Cast Brass, 2-1/4" Length with Adjustable Height and Included Strikes

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Don-Jo 1712 Ball Catch Latch in Cast Brass, 2-1/4" Length with Adjustable Height and Included Strikes

The Don-Jo 1712 is a cast brass ball catch latch measuring 2-1/4" in length and 1" in width, engineered for reliable door latching in residential applications. Featuring an adjustable height design and packed with both narrow and wide strikes, this ball catch offers versatile installation compatibility right out of the box. Available in five finishes—605, 613, 619, 620, and 626—the 1712 delivers a clean, professional look to complement a wide range of door hardware configurations.

Key Features

  • Precise Dimensions: Measures 2-1/4" in length and 1" in width, providing a compact and reliable latching solution for standard residential door applications.
  • Adjustable Height Design: Height-adjustable construction allows for easy alignment and fine-tuning during installation to ensure consistent, smooth door operation.
  • Packed with Narrow and Wide Strikes: Each unit includes both narrow and wide strike plates, maximizing compatibility with a variety of door frame configurations without requiring additional hardware purchases.
  • Cast Brass Construction: Manufactured from cast brass for durability, corrosion resistance, and a premium finish that holds up to everyday residential use.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in finishes 605, 613, 619, 620, and 626 to coordinate with existing door hardware and interior design aesthetics.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack Quantity: Sold in shelf packs of 20, making this an efficient choice for contractors, builders, and distributors managing multiple residential projects.

Technical Specifications

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

Typical Applications

  • Residential Interior Doors
  • Bedroom and Bathroom Doors
  • Closet and Pantry Doors
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Light Commercial Interior Applications
  • New Construction and Renovation Projects
  • Builder and Contractor Supply Programs

Why Don-Jo 1712?

Don-Jo's 1712 Ball Catch Latch is crafted from cast brass to deliver lasting performance and a refined appearance in residential door hardware applications. The combination of adjustable height, included narrow and wide strikes, and a broad selection of five available finishes makes the 1712 a practical, installer-friendly choice for projects requiring dependable latching with minimal additional hardware. Trust Don-Jo quality to provide consistent, professional results across every installation.

Manufacturer Resources

DON-JO Bolts & Latches

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Ball Latches
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Ball Catches
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Product Model:
1712
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Cast Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo 1712-613 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size hole do I need to bore in the door edge for the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch?
The 1712 ball catch body measures 2-1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide, so the mortise in the door edge is drilled to take a 1 inch diameter body at 2-1/4 inches deep. It is a mortise-style catch with a face plate, not a drive-in, so the plate gets mortised flush to the door edge after boring.
2) Do I have to buy a strike separately with the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch?
No. Both a narrow and a wide strike ship in the box with each 1712, so the frame side is covered whether you are working with a slim stop or a wider flat jamb face. Pick the one that suits the frame and set the other aside.
3) Is a ball catch the right choice for a door with no latch bolt, like a French or closet door?
That is exactly what the 1712 is for. A ball catch holds the door closed by spring pressure against a strike rather than a latch bolt, so it works on doors fitted with a dummy knob or handle set with no latching function, plus closets, pantries, and one leaf of a French pair. It does not lock, so it is not a substitute for a latch on a bedroom or bath door where you want privacy.
4) What is the closest equivalent to the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch from another brand?
The Emtek 8802 is a door ball catch in the same category of hardware, and the Sure-Loc Door Guard Ball Catch is another mortise-style ball catch alternative. The Don-Jo 1712 is a cast brass body measuring 2-1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide with an adjustable height ball tension and both a narrow and a wide strike packed in the box, so if you want both strike widths supplied with the catch, the 1712 covers that without a separate strike order.
5) I do not want to mortise the door edge - is there a ball catch that just drives in?
Yes. The Delaney Drive-In Ball Catch and the Sure-Loc Door Guard Drive-in Ball Catch are drive-in designs, as is the Orca Hardware 70DR Series Drive In Ball Catch. Those install into a bored hole in the door edge rather than requiring a mortised face plate. The Don-Jo 1712 is the choice when you want the cast brass body with its adjustable height and the two supplied strikes.
6) Can the tension on the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch be adjusted after install?
Yes, the 1712 is built with an adjustable height design, so the ball projection can be fine tuned once the door is hung. That is what lets you dial in a door that either pops open or grabs too hard without re-mortising anything.
7) Is the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch rated for commercial use?
Don-Jo lists the 1712 as residential. It suits interior doors in homes and multi-unit residential buildings and light commercial interior openings. For high-traffic commercial corridors or anything needing a fire label, a ball catch is not the hardware to specify.
8) What finishes does the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch come in for matching existing door hardware?
Five: 605 polished brass, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 620 antique nickel, and 626 satin chrome. Those are standard BHMA finish codes, so if the hinges or knobs already on the doors are marked 626 or 613 the catch will match without guesswork.
9) How is the Don-Jo 1712 different from a drive-in ball catch?
The 1712 is a mortise catch with a faceplate that seats into a prepped door edge. Drive-in versions, such as the Sure-Loc Door Guard Drive-in Ball Catch or the Orca Hardware 70DR Series drive-in with radius strike, push straight into a bored hole with no faceplate mortise, which is faster on a retrofit but leaves a different look at the door edge. If the door is already prepped for a faceplate catch, stay with the mortise style.
10) My frame is already prepped with a radius strike - which ball catch matches that?
The Orca Hardware 70DR Series is supplied with a radius strike, so it drops into a frame already routed with a rounded-corner strike pocket. The Don-Jo 1712 comes with a narrow strike and a wide strike, which suits square-cut strike preps and lets you pick the width that matches the existing mortise on the jamb.
11) What is the Don-Jo 1712 ball catch made of, and will it hold up in a bathroom?
Cast brass. Brass does not rust, so the 1712 handles the humidity of a bath or a coastal interior better than a plated steel catch would. The finish is applied over the brass body.
12) I need ball catches for a whole building of interior doors. How is the Don-Jo 1712 packed?
It ships in shelf packs of 20, which is why it turns up on builder and contractor supply programs. For a multi-unit turn or a punch list across a floor of units, one shelf pack covers 20 openings in a single finish.
13) What other brands of ball catch could I use instead of the Don-Jo 1712?
Comparable interior ball catches include the Emtek 8802 door ball catch, the Sure-Loc Door Guard ball catch, and the Delaney drive-in ball catch. They are all the same class of hardware, holding a door shut by spring ball pressure, and the choice usually comes down to finish match and whether your door is prepped for a mortise or a drive-in body.
14) I need ball catches in a specific finish to match the rest of the unit - which one gives me the most options?
The Don-Jo 1712 is offered in five finishes: 605 polished brass, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 620 antique nickel and 626 satin chrome, so you can align closet and bedroom door catches with the lever and hinge finish across a building. The Emtek 8802 and the Sure-Loc Door Guard Ball Catch are the comparable mortise-style catches to look at if a different finish family is needed.
How fast can I get the Don-Jo 1712-613 delivered?
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Does the Don-Jo 1712-613 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Don-Jo 1712-613 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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