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Ives 345 Adjustable Ball Catch with Threaded Barrel for Interior Doors

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Ives 345 Adjustable Ball Catch with Threaded Barrel for Interior Doors

Professional Ball Catch Solution for Light Interior Applications

The Ives 345 Adjustable Ball Catch provides reliable door closure for cabinets and small interior doors with its free rolling ball mechanism and adjustable threaded barrel design. Featuring brass construction with face plate dimensions of 3/4" W x 1-1/2" H and door strike dimensions of 25/32" W x 1-1/2" H, this catch meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013 standards for residential applications. The adjustable spring tension and threaded barrel compensate for various door clearances while ensuring smooth, positive operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Threaded Barrel: Compensates for various door clearances providing flexible installation options for different door configurations.
  • Free Rolling Ball Mechanism: Ensures smooth, positive and trouble-free action for consistent door closure performance.
  • Adjustable Spring Tension: Allows customization of holding force to match specific door weight and application requirements.
  • Brass Construction: Durable brass substrate provides long-lasting performance and corrosion resistance for interior applications.
  • Compact Dimensions: Face plate measures 3/4" W x 1-1/2" H with door strike at 25/32" W x 1-1/2" H for minimal visual impact.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013 standards ensuring quality and performance reliability.
  • Complete Installation Kit: Units packed with wood screws for immediate installation convenience.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013
  • Commercial/Residential: Residential
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Strike: W: 25/32", H: 1-1/2"
  • Face Plate: W: 3/4", H: 1-1/2"
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: 345
  • Product Subgroup: Door Latches and Catches
  • Product Substrate: Brass
  • Product Type: Ball Catches
  • Subcategory: Latches, Catches and Bolts

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness and clearance dimensions for proper catch alignment.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for both face plate and strike components.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes as specified in manufacturer instructions for secure mounting.
  4. Install face plate on door edge and strike plate on frame using provided wood screws per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust threaded barrel to compensate for door clearance and set spring tension for optimal holding force and smooth operation.
  6. Test catch operation to verify proper engagement and release function. Make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Cabinet Doors
  • Small Interior Doors
  • Closet Applications
  • Pantry and Storage Areas
  • Light-Duty Interior Partitions
  • Furniture and Built-In Cabinetry
  • Low-Frequency Opening Applications

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives ball catches deliver reliable performance with brass construction and ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013 compliance for residential applications. The adjustable design accommodates various door clearances while the free rolling ball mechanism ensures trouble-free operation. Engineered for lower frequency opening applications where dependable door closure is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Ives Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Latches, Catches and Bolts
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Ball Catches
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Product Model:
345
Face Plate:
W: 3/4", H: 1-1/2"
Door Strike:
W: 25/32", H: 1-1/2"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives 345 B26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) My closet door doesn't latch tight, there's a gap at the jamb. Will an adjustable ball catch fix that?
That's what the threaded barrel on the Ives 345 is for. The barrel screws in or out to take up the clearance between the door edge and the frame, so the ball still meets the strike when the reveal isn't perfect, and the spring tension is adjustable separately to set how hard the door has to be pulled to break the catch loose. Set the barrel first for engagement, then the tension for feel. If the gap is large enough that the strike and barrel can't reach, the problem is the door hanging, not the catch.
2) Ball catch or roller catch for a pantry door with no latch?
A ball catch like the Ives 345 puts a single free-rolling ball in the door edge against a strike in the frame, so the door is held closed at one point and pulls open in any direction with no handle needed. That suits doors without a latch or knob: closets, pantries, built-in cabinetry, light partitions. It gives no privacy and no security, only closure. If the door needs to stay put under weight or get opened all day long, you're looking at a latching mechanism instead, not a catch.
3) What finishes does the Ives 345 ball catch come in, and can I match the rest of my hardware?
Seven finishes across the standard BHMA numbers: 605 bright brass, 609 blackened brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. Order by the suffix, so satin chrome is 345 B26D and satin nickel is 345 B15. Those BHMA codes are the same ones used across lock and lever finishes, so if the doors elsewhere in the building are specified 626, the 345 B26D matches the spec.
4) I need to standardize ball catches across a building. Does the Ives 345 meet a BHMA standard?
The 345 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 with the B23013 product code, which is the auxiliary hardware standard covering catches. It is a residential-grade listing, so for a facility standard it belongs on light interior and casework openings, not on corridor or commercial doors where a graded latch or lock is specified. Spec it by model and finish suffix, for example 345 B26D in 626, so every replacement across the fleet comes back identical.
5) Can I swap an Ives 345 into the hole left by an old ball catch?
Only if the old catch was a plate-style unit with a comparable mortise. The Ives 345 needs a pocket in the door edge for the barrel plus a 3/4 by 1-1/2 inch face plate mortise, and a 25/32 by 1-1/2 inch strike prep in the frame. If the previous catch was a drive-in type, there's no plate mortise in the edge and you'd be cutting new. Measure the existing plate before ordering: match it to 3/4 by 1-1/2 inches and the swap is direct.
6) I am standardizing catches across a building. Which ball catch should I be looking at for interior and cabinet doors?
The Ives 345 is a brass ball catch built for residential-duty interior and cabinet doors, and it is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B23013, which is the standard a facility spec will usually reference for this class of part. It also runs across seven finishes, including 626 satin chrome, 619 satin nickel, 605 bright brass and 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, so a single model can be matched to different finish schedules within the same building. Other ball catches in the same class include the Emtek 8802 door ball catch and the Delaney 4201xx drive-in ball catch, both of which serve the same function of holding an interior door closed with a spring-loaded ball. Where the specification calls out an ANSI/BHMA certification by number, the 345 is the one carrying that citation.
7) My double doors keep drifting open even after the catch is installed. Would a different ball catch hold better?
Before changing the part, check whether the catch you have is adjustable. The Ives 345 has both an adjustable threaded barrel and adjustable spring tension, so the holding force can be dialed up to suit a heavier leaf without swapping the hardware. Drive-in catches such as the Delaney 4201xx and the Orca Hardware 70DR Series are set by how deep the body seats in the bore. If you are working with a door where the required holding force is not known until the door is hung, a catch with independent spring tension adjustment lets you set it on site.
8) Is the Ives 345 ball catch brass, and will it hold up in a bathroom or laundry closet?
Brass is the substrate, which resists corrosion better than plain steel in a damp interior room like a laundry or a bath closet. It's still specified for interior residential use, so a genuinely wet or exterior location is outside what this catch is built for. For a humid interior closet, the brass body plus a plated finish such as 626 satin chrome (345 B26D) is a sensible pick.
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