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Don-Jo 1718 Friction Catch, 1-7/8" Length, 3/8" Width, Cast Brass

Don-Jo 1718 Friction Catch, 1-7/8" Length, 3/8" Width, Cast Brass

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Don-Jo 1718 Friction Catch — 1-7/8" Length, 3/8" Width, Cast Brass

The Don-Jo 1718 Friction Catch is a compact, reliable door hardware accessory crafted from durable cast brass, measuring 1-7/8" in length and 3/8" in width. Designed for residential door trim and accessory applications, this friction catch provides a secure, tool-free hold for cabinet and interior doors without the need for a traditional latch mechanism. Available in a wide range of finishes — including 605, 609, 613, 619, 620, 625, and 626 — the 1718 integrates seamlessly with a variety of door styles and décor preferences. It meets ANSI standard B13302 for consistent quality and performance.

Key Features

  • Compact Dimensions: Measures 1-7/8" in length and 3/8" in width, making it ideal for space-conscious residential door and cabinet installations.
  • Cast Brass Construction: Manufactured from solid cast brass for lasting durability, corrosion resistance, and a premium feel in residential applications.
  • Wide Finish Selection: Available in seven finishes (605, 609, 613, 619, 620, 625, and 626) to coordinate with existing door hardware and interior design schemes.
  • ANSI B13302 Compliant: Meets ANSI standard B13302, ensuring consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and reliable performance.
  • Friction-Hold Mechanism: Provides a smooth, positive hold without a keyed or spring-latch mechanism, allowing easy door operation while keeping doors securely closed.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack Quantity: Sold in shelf packs of 20, making this catch an efficient choice for contractors, builders, and property managers handling multiple installations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI B13302 Compliant

Technical Specifications

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

Typical Applications

  • Residential Interior Doors
  • Cabinet and Cupboard Doors
  • Closet and Wardrobe Doors
  • Light-Duty Passage Doors
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Home Renovation and Remodeling Projects
  • Builder and Contractor New Construction Installations

Why Don-Jo 1718?

Don-Jo's 1718 Friction Catch delivers dependable residential-grade performance through solid cast brass construction and ANSI B13302 compliance, ensuring dimensional consistency and long-term reliability. Its compact 1-7/8" x 3/8" profile and broad finish range make it a versatile, professional-quality solution for a wide variety of door trim and accessory applications.

Manufacturer Resources

DON-JO Bolts & Latches

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Latches & Catches
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Friction Catches
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
ANSI/BHMA:
B13302
Product Model:
1718
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Cast Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo 1718-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Don-Jo 1718 friction catch big enough for a full-size interior door, or is it really a cabinet part?
It's small: 1-7/8 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. That footprint suits cabinet, cupboard, closet and wardrobe doors and light-duty passage doors. Don-Jo rates the 1718 for residential use, so for a commercial corridor door or anything seeing heavy daily traffic you want a latching lockset or a heavier catch instead.
2) What does the Don-Jo 1718 friction catch actually do, and how is it different from a ball catch or a roller catch?
The Don-Jo 1718 is a friction catch: it holds a door closed by friction alone, with no keyed cylinder and no spring latch. You pull or push the door and it releases, no knob turn or tool needed. That makes it a fit for cabinet, closet and light passage doors where you want the door held shut but don't need it to latch. It is not a security device and it does not replace a latching lockset.
3) What finishes does the Don-Jo 1718 friction catch come in?
Seven, all BHMA finish codes so they line up with the rest of the hardware on the opening: 605 polished brass, 609 antique brass, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 620 antique nickel, 625 polished chrome and 626 satin chrome. If your doors are already on 626 satin chrome levers or 613 oil rubbed bronze hinges, the catch matches without a special order.
4) Does the Don-Jo 1718 friction catch meet an ANSI/BHMA standard?
It's built to ANSI/BHMA B13302, the designation covering this catch type for dimensional consistency. Worth noting for a spec sheet, but the 1718 is a residential-duty item, so if your submittal calls for a Grade 1 commercial catch this isn't the line item to fill it with.
5) Will the Don-Jo 1718 friction catch hold a door that a ball catch keeps popping open on?
A friction catch and a ball catch both hold by resistance rather than a latch, so if the door is warped or the stop is out of alignment, swapping to the 1718 won't fix it. Sort the gap first. Where the 1718 does help is on light cabinet and closet doors that need a quiet, positive hold with no spring mechanism to wear out, and it is small enough at 1-7/8 by 3/8 inches to fit edges that won't take a bigger catch body.
6) Is the Don-Jo 1718 solid brass or plated steel?
Cast brass. That's the base metal, with the finish applied over it, so it won't rust out in a humid bath or closet the way a plated steel catch can. The brass body is the same across all seven finish options.
7) I'm re-keying a whole apartment building and need catches for closet doors on every unit. Does the Don-Jo 1718 come in bulk?
The 1718 is packed in shelf packs of 20, which is how most property managers and builders buy it when they're doing a run of closet or cabinet doors across multiple units. Order one finish across the building and every unit matches.
How fast can I get the Don-Jo 1718-626 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Don-Jo 1718-626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Don-Jo 1718-626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Don-Jo 1718-626?
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