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Hager 1447 Drive in Ball Catch

Hager 1447 Drive-In Ball Catch with Strike for Cabinet and Lightweight Door Applications

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Hager 1447 Drive-In Ball Catch with Strike for Cabinet and Lightweight Door Applications

Adjustable Ball Catch Hardware for Cabinet and Lightweight Door Applications

The Hager 1447 Drive-In Ball Catch provides reliable latching for cabinets and lightweight doors with an adjustable ball mechanism that accommodates various door and frame clearances. This complete assembly features a 1" x 2-1/4" faceplate with 1-3/8" x 2-1/4" strike and requires a 15/16" diameter hole at 15/16" depth for installation. Constructed with zinc housing, brass strike, and plated steel ball for dependable operation in commercial cabinet applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Ball Mechanism: Ball adjusts in and out to accommodate various door and frame clearances for versatile installation options.
  • Complete Assembly: Includes both drive-in ball catch and strike plate for complete latching solution.
  • Precise Dimensions: 1" x 2-1/4" faceplate and 1-3/8" x 2-1/4" strike size provide standard commercial proportions.
  • Durable Construction: Zinc housing with brass strike and plated steel ball delivers reliable performance for cabinet applications.
  • Easy Installation: Drive-in design requires only 15/16" diameter hole at 15/16" depth with included fasteners.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in US3, US4, US5, US10A, US10R, US15A, US15, US26, and US26D finishes to match existing hardware.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Includes four #6 FPHWS fasteners and steel screws for immediate installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Faceplate: 1" x 2-1/4" (25 mm x 57 mm)
  • Fasteners: Four #6 FPHWS
  • Finishes: US3, US4, US5, US10A, US10R, US15A, US15, US26, US26D
  • Material: Zinc housing, brass strike, plated steel ball
  • Notes: Designed for use on cabinets and lightweight doors
  • Strike Dimension: 1-3/8" x 2-1/4"
  • Strike Size: 1-3/8" x 2-1/4" (35 mm x 57 mm)
  • Subcategory: Door Thresholds

Installation & Operation

  1. Mark the installation location on the door edge ensuring proper alignment with the strike location on the frame.
  2. Drill a 15/16" diameter hole to 15/16" depth at the marked location using appropriate drilling equipment.
  3. Insert the ball catch assembly into the prepared hole ensuring the faceplate sits flush against the door edge.
  4. Position the strike plate on the door frame at the corresponding location and mark mounting hole locations.
  5. Secure the strike plate using the provided #6 FPHWS fasteners and steel screws.
  6. Test the latching action and adjust the ball mechanism in or out as needed to achieve proper engagement with the strike. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Cabinet Hardware
  • Office Furniture Systems
  • Retail Display Cases
  • Educational Facility Storage
  • Healthcare Equipment Cabinets
  • Lightweight Interior Door Applications
  • Hospitality Furniture Hardware

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager 1447 ball catch hardware delivers professional-grade reliability with zinc housing, brass strike, and plated steel ball construction designed for commercial cabinet applications. The adjustable ball mechanism and multiple finish options provide versatile installation solutions for demanding commercial environments where dependable latching performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Installation Instructions

Product Specs

Fasteners:
Four #6 FPHWS
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Thresholds
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Ball Catch
Subcategory:
Door Thresholds
Product Model:
1447
Face Plate:
1" x 2-1/4"
Strike Dimension:
1-3/8" x 2-1/4"
Product Substrate:
Zinc, Brass, Steel
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager 1447 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size hole do I need to drill for a Hager 1447 drive-in ball catch?
Drill a 15/16 inch diameter hole, 15/16 inch deep, in the door edge. The catch drives straight into that bore, no mortise and no faceplate routing, and the 1 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate seats flush against the edge. The strike mounts on the frame with four #6 flat phillips head wood screws. If you're prepping a run of cabinet doors, that single bore size is the whole prep.
2) Can a Hager 1447 ball catch be used on a full-size entry or fire door?
No. The 1447 is built for cabinets and lightweight doors, and a ball catch holds by spring pressure on a ball rather than a latchbolt in a strike pocket. It gives you no positive latching and no security. For a passage or entry door you want a latchset or a mortise lock; for a door that has to hold in a frame under any real load, this isn't the part.
3) My cabinet doors don't sit flush against the frame, will a ball catch still hold them shut?
That's what the adjustment is for. The ball on the 1447 screws in and out of the housing, so you can dial the projection to suit the gap between the door edge and the frame after the catch is bored in. Set the strike, test the swing, then run the ball out until it engages with the tension you want. Uneven reveals across a run of cabinet doors get tuned one at a time.
4) Does the Hager 1447 come with a strike plate or do I order that separately?
The strike is included. You get the drive-in catch plus a 1-3/8 x 2-1/4 inch strike and four #6 FPHWS fasteners in the package, so the only thing you supply is the drill bit. Nothing else has to be ordered to complete a door.
5) What finishes does the Hager 1447 ball catch come in?
Five orderable finishes: 605 bright brass, 609 antique brass, 620 antique nickel, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. If you're matching cabinet pulls and hinges already in the space, 626 satin chrome reads with brushed stainless trim and 605 bright brass with polished brass. Pick by what's on the adjacent hardware, since the faceplate is the only part that shows once the door is closed.
6) Is the Hager 1447 ball catch strong enough for cabinets in a school or hospital?
It's a commercial-rated part, not residential-grade. The housing is zinc, the strike is brass, and the ball is plated steel, which is the construction you want on storage cabinets, casework, and equipment cabinets that get opened dozens of times a day. For institutional casework standardization, the single 15/16 inch bore and the five finishes make it straightforward to spec across a building.
7) Should I use a drive-in ball catch or a surface-mounted roller catch on cabinet doors?
Drive-in, like the 1447, hides everything but a 1 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate in the door edge, so nothing shows on the face of the casework. The tradeoff is prep: you need a 15/16 inch hole bored to 15/16 inch depth, which means enough edge thickness to take it. A surface roller catch screws to the frame with no boring and is the fallback when the door edge is too thin or too narrow to drill, but it stays visible inside the cabinet.
8) Where does the strike for a Hager 1447 mount, on the frame or the door?
Strike goes on the frame, catch goes in the door edge. Bore the 15/16 inch hole in the edge of the door, drop the catch in, then close the door to mark where the ball lands and set the 1-3/8 x 2-1/4 inch strike there with the supplied #6 screws. Getting the strike centered on the ball first, before final tightening, is what keeps the engagement even.
9) Are installation instructions available for the Hager 1447 ball catch?
Yes, Hager publishes an installation sheet for the 1447 (document I-TA00064) covering the bore location and strike alignment. The short version is a 15/16 inch hole at 15/16 inch depth in the door edge, strike on the frame with the four #6 screws, then adjust the ball for engagement.
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Does the Hager 1447 US26 come with a warranty?
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