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Ives Model 2 Elbow Catch: Cast Aluminum Surface-Mounted Spring-Loaded Cabinet Latch
The Ives Model 2 Elbow Catch is a surface-mounted, spring-loaded cabinet latch in cast aluminum, rated for the inactive leaf of paired cabinet doors. The door strike measures 13/16" H x 5/8" W. Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B33023 for commercial applications. Available in nine finishes.
Features
- Cast Aluminum Construction: Corrosion-resistant material suited for high-use cabinet environments.
- Spring-Loaded Operation: Consistent latching action through the full door cycle without manual adjustment.
- Surface-Mounted Design: No mortising required; mounts directly to door and frame faces.
- Inactive Leaf Application: Engineered for the inactive leaf of paired cabinet doors.
- Compact Strike: Door strike measures 13/16" H x 5/8" W.
- ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B33023: Certified for commercial-grade cabinet hardware performance.
Specifications
- ANSI/BHMA: A156.9 B33023
- Door Strike: H: 13/16", W: 5/8"
- Material: Cast Aluminum
- Application: Commercial
- Mounting: Surface-mounted
Typical Applications
- Commercial office cabinetry
- Educational facility storage
- Healthcare institution cabinets
- Retail display cases
- Industrial equipment enclosures
- Multi-unit residential built-ins
- Government facility storage
Manufacturer Resources
Ives Full Line Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Subcategory:
- Latches, Catches and Bolts
- Product Subgroup:
- Cabinet Latches and Locks
- Product Type:
- Cabinet Latches
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B33023
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- 2A92, 2A3, 2A5, 2A14, 2A15, 2A26, 2A26D, 2A716, 2A-BLK
- Product Model:
- 2
- Door Strike:
- H: 13/16", W: 5/8"
- Product Category:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Ives 2A92 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is an elbow catch used for on a pair of cabinet doors?
An elbow catch holds the inactive leaf of a pair of cabinet doors closed. The Ives Model 2 mounts on the back of the inactive door and hooks onto a strike fixed to the cabinet frame, so that leaf stays put while the active leaf carries the lock. You open the active door first, reach in, squeeze the spring arm to release the inactive leaf. That is why it is used with a cabinet lock rather than instead of one.
2) Is the Ives Model 2 elbow catch rated for commercial cabinets or is it a residential part?
It is a commercial-grade catch, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B33023. That is the standard institutional buyers cite when they are standardizing cabinet hardware across a school, hospital, or government facility, and it is the reason this part gets specified over an unrated hardware-store catch.
3) Should I use an elbow catch or a roller or magnetic catch on my cabinet doors?
Different jobs. A roller or magnetic catch just keeps a single door from swinging open and releases with a pull. An elbow catch like the Ives Model 2 positively locks the inactive leaf of a pair so it cannot be pulled open from the front at all, and it can only be released from inside the cabinet. If you are securing a pair with a cabinet lock on the active leaf, you want the elbow catch. If you only need a door to stay shut, a catch that releases from the front is the simpler choice.
4) Does the Ives Model 2 elbow catch lock, or do I still need a cabinet lock?
It does not lock. The catch holds the inactive leaf mechanically and is released by hand from inside the cabinet, so security comes from whatever lock is on the active leaf. Order a cabinet lock separately if the contents need to be secured; the elbow catch is what makes that single lock secure both doors.
5) What should I use instead of an Ives Model 2 elbow catch when the cabinet door needs to catch from more than one direction?
The Ives Model 2 is an elbow catch, which engages a single strike on the inactive leaf and is released by pulling the elbow arm clear. When the door needs to catch from more than one direction, the Trimco 802 and 804 from the 802-804 Series are three-way cabinet catches, which engage across multiple approach directions rather than at one elbow point. A cabinet with a door that swings or seats inconsistently, or a case where the closer leaf is not held reliably by a single-point elbow, is the opening for a three-way catch; a standard paired cabinet door with a defined inactive leaf is the opening for the Model 2.
6) Does installing an Ives Model 2 elbow catch require mortising the cabinet door?
No cutting is needed. The Model 2 is surface mounted, fastening directly to the face of the door and the frame, so it goes onto existing casework without routing a pocket. That makes it workable on doors already hung and on thin panel stock where a mortised catch would not have material to sit in.
7) What else could I use instead of an Ives elbow catch to hold a cabinet door closed?
Two other cabinet catches worth looking at: the Emtek 2270 brass cabinet latch, which measures 2 by 2-1/4 inches, and the Trimco 802 and 804 three-way cabinet catches. The Trimco three-way design catches on multiple planes rather than working as an inside-release elbow, so it solves a different alignment problem. The Emtek is brass rather than cast aluminum. For securing the inactive leaf of a pair behind a locked active door, the elbow catch is still the type to specify.
8) Can I replace a worn elbow catch on existing commercial casework with the Ives Model 2?
In most cases yes, because it is surface applied and the strike is compact at 13/16 by 5/8 inches, so it can usually be set to pick up an existing hole pattern or be re-drilled nearby without touching the door edge. Check that the old catch was also a surface elbow type and not a mortised or three-way catch, which leaves a different footprint.
9) I need to match an existing cabinet finish across a building - how does the Ives Model 2 elbow catch compare to the Emtek 2270 on finish range?
The Ives Model 2 elbow catch comes in nine finishes: 605 Bright Brass, 609 Blackened Brass, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black, 625 Bright Chrome, 626 Satin Chrome, 643E Aged Bronze, 645 Bright Nickel and 603 Zinc Plated. The Emtek 2270 is a brass cabinet latch built at 2 inches by 2-1/4 inches. A property manager standardizing catches across a floor of built-ins can order the Model 2 in the BHMA finish number already on the other doors - the finish code, not a color name, is what makes the match repeatable across reorders.
10) Does the Emtek 2270 cabinet latch meet the same commercial certification as the Ives Model 2 elbow catch?
The Ives Model 2 elbow catch is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B33023 and is designated for commercial applications. The Emtek 2270 is catalogued as a brass cabinet latch measuring 2 inches by 2-1/4 inches. For an institutional or MRO buyer writing a specification that calls out ANSI/BHMA A156.9 cabinet hardware by function code, the Model 2 is the item that carries the B33023 designation, and it is the one to reference on the submittal.
11) Will a cast aluminum elbow catch hold up in a humid or wash-down cabinet location?
Cast aluminum is the substrate, which resists corrosion better than a plated steel catch in damp locations like lab casework, kitchen bases, or locker room storage. Finish choice matters for appearance, but the body material is the same across all nine versions.
12) For a healthcare or education cabinet where the catch gets cycled constantly, how does the material on the Ives Model 2 compare to the Emtek 2270?
The Ives Model 2 elbow catch is built in cast aluminum, a corrosion-resistant material carried on the commercial designation for high-use cabinet environments including healthcare and educational facility storage. The Emtek 2270 cabinet latch is built in brass at 2 inches by 2-1/4 inches. The choice between the two is a material and footprint choice: cast aluminum on a compact elbow with a 13/16 by 5/8 inch strike, or brass on a larger fixed-size latch body.
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