Ives CL11 Invisible Cabinet Latch — Push-to-Open, Completely Hidden
The Ives CL11 is a fully concealed cabinet latch designed for installations where no visible hardware is acceptable. Push once to latch; push again and the latch releases and pushes the door open — no pulls, no handles, no exposed strike. At 1-1/4" x 1-7/8" x 7/16", it installs at the top, bottom, or side of the door, either mortised or surface-mounted to the stop. Brass and plastic construction, 13-pound opening force, and ANSI/BHMA A156.9 (B03272) compliance make it a proven choice for commercial cabinetry.
Key Features
- Completely invisible when installed — no visible latch, strike, or pull on the finished door face
- Push-to-open operation — light push latches; firm push releases and ejects the door
- Flexible mounting — top, bottom, or side of door; mortised or surface mount to stop
- 13-lb opening force — consistent, controlled ejection across the full range of motion
- ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B03272 — commercial-grade certification
- Brass and plastic construction — durable for light-duty cabinet applications
- Includes wood screws — ready to install out of the box
Technical Specifications
- Model: CL11
- Latch Body Dimensions: 1-1/4" x 1-7/8" x 7/16"
- Door Strike Dimensions: 9/16" x 1-5/16" x 9/16"
- Opening Force: 13 lbs
- Material: Brass and Plastic
- ANSI/BHMA: A156.9, B03272
- Application: Commercial
- Available Finishes: 605 Bright Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, 626 Satin Chrome
Installation Overview
- Verify door thickness and mounting location against manufacturer specs; download the installation template from the PDF link above.
- Use the provided template to mark hole locations on door and stop for accurate alignment.
- Drill and rout as required for mortised or surface-mount configuration.
- Secure latch body and strike using included wood screws.
- Test push-to-latch and push-to-release; confirm 13-lb ejection force and full door clearance.
Typical Applications
- Commercial office and millwork cabinetry
- Healthcare and institutional storage
- Hospitality built-ins and casework
- Retail display cases
- Educational furniture
- Residential custom cabinetry and closet doors
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Latches, Catches and Bolts
- Product Group:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Cabinet Latches and Locks
- Product Type:
- Cabinet Latches
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B03272
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- invisible latch, invisible cabinet lock, hidden box latch, ives invisible latch, hidden cabinet lock
- Product Model:
- CL11
- Product Dimension:
- 1-1/4" x 1-7/8" x 7/16"
- Door Strike:
- 9/16" x 1-5/16" x 9/16"
- Product Category:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Brass and Plastic
- Department:
- Door Hardware