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Ives CL12 Brass Invisible Touch Latch for Cabinet Applications
Professional Invisible Latch Solution for Clean Cabinet Design
The Ives CL12 Invisible Touch Latch delivers professional-grade cabinet hardware performance where no visible latch is desired. This brass and plastic construction latch applies 27 pounds of opening force and can be installed at the top, bottom, or side of the door. The unit offers flexible mounting options with both mortise installation into the stop or surface mounting to the stop, making it ideal for larger panels or regular size doors.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Invisible Operation: Touch latch design provides clean aesthetics with no visible hardware for modern cabinet applications.
- Flexible Installation: Can be installed at top, bottom, or side of door with mortise or surface mounting options for versatile applications.
- Reliable Opening Force: Applies 27 pounds of force to open the door ensuring consistent operation across various door weights.
- Durable Construction: Brass and plastic construction provides long-lasting performance for commercial cabinet applications.
- Simple Operation: Latching accomplished by slight push, unlatching by harder push that releases and pushes door out.
- ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9 standards for professional-grade performance and reliability.
- Complete Installation Kit: Units packed with wood screws for immediate installation capability.
- Commercial-Grade Application: Recommended for larger panels and regular size doors in commercial environments.
Technical Specifications
- Narrow design unit for use on rose or escutcheon 3 1⁄2" or less
- For use with type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks (ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 and ANSI/BHMA 156.2 Series 4000)
- Unique design provides maximum security, virtually eliminating the opening between door and frame at the latch point
- Non-handed
- 2 welded mounting studs (no exposed fasteners on face of unit)
- Dimensions
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2-1/2" wide x 9-1/2" high
- Stud center to center: 8-1/2"
Material substrate
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- Made from 13 gauge stainless steel
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify cabinet door preparation requirements including door thickness and mounting location suitability for this invisible latch.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and cabinet frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified for either mortise installation into the stop or surface mounting to the stop.
- Install all mounting hardware using provided wood screws and secure the latch body and strike components per manufacturer specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment ensuring the 27-pound opening force operates smoothly throughout the push-to-latch and push-to-release cycle.
- Test latch operation to verify proper invisible function with slight push to latch and harder push to release and open. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.
Professional Applications
- Commercial Office Cabinetry
- Healthcare Facility Storage Solutions
- Educational Institution Furniture
- Retail Display Cabinets
- Hospitality Industry Built-ins
- Government and Municipal Facilities
- Industrial Equipment Enclosures
Why Choose Ives Quality?
Ives CL12 cabinet latches deliver professional-grade reliability with brass and plastic construction engineered for commercial applications. Meeting ANSI/BHMA A156.9 standards ensures consistent performance in demanding environments where invisible operation and reliable 27-pound opening force are essential. Complete with installation hardware and comprehensive documentation for professional installation confidence.
Manufacturer Resources
Installation Instruction
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Latches, Catches and Bolts
- Product Group:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Body Dimensions:
- 1-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 9/16"
- Product Subgroup:
- Cabinet Latches and Locks
- Product Type:
- Cabinet Latches
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI/BHMA A156.9, B03272
- Strike Dimensions:
- 5/8" x 1-13/16" x 9/16"
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- ives cl12 us26d, ives cl 12, ives touch latch
- Product Model:
- CL12
- Product Category:
- Cabinet Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Brass and Plastic
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Ives CL12 26D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Ives CL12 touch latch let me open a cabinet door that has no pull or knob on it?
That is exactly what the CL12 does. It is an invisible touch latch: a slight push latches the door, and a harder push releases it and pushes the door back out, so you open the panel by pressing on its face instead of grabbing a pull. Nothing shows on the outside of the door, which is why it gets specified on casework where no visible latch is wanted. Both the latch body and the strike mount at the stop, out of sight behind the door.
2) Can the Ives CL12 be surface mounted, or does the cabinet stop have to be mortised?
Either way works. The CL12 mortises into the stop or surface mounts to the stop, so on existing casework where you cannot rout a pocket you can screw it to the stop instead. If you do mortise it, the pocket has to accept a body measuring 1-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 9/16 inches, and the strike needs room at 5/8 x 1-13/16 x 9/16 inches. Wood screws are packed with the unit for either method.
3) Is an invisible touch latch strong enough to push open a large cabinet panel?
The CL12 applies 27 pounds of opening force, and Ives recommends it for larger panels as well as regular size doors. That force is what pushes the door clear of the stop when you press it the second time, so a wide or tall panel still swings out far enough to grab. On a light door it is more than enough; on a heavy one it is the reason this latch gets used instead of a plain friction catch.
4) Are Trimco 802 and 804 cabinet catches an alternative to an Ives CL12 touch latch?
They solve the closure differently, so choose by how the door has to open. The Trimco 802 and 804 are 3-way cabinet catches. The Ives CL12 is an invisible touch latch: a slight push latches the door, and a harder push releases it and pushes the door back out, which is what lets a cabinet front run without a pull or knob on it. The CL12 applies 27 pounds of opening force, is recommended for larger panels as well as regular size doors, and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B03272 for commercial use. If the design carries a visible pull and the hardware only needs to hold the door shut, a 3-way catch such as the Trimco 802 or 804 covers that; if the face has to stay clean and the door has to be pushed open, the CL12 is the one built for it.
5) Will the Ives CL12 keep a cabinet locked, or does it just hold the door shut?
It holds the door shut, it does not lock it. The CL12 is a push-to-latch, push-to-release touch latch with no cylinder and no key involved anywhere in its operation. Anyone who presses the door face opens it. If the cabinet holds meds, tools, records, or anything else that has to be secured, you need a keyed cabinet lock instead of, or in addition to, this latch.
6) Can the CL12 invisible latch be mounted at the top of a cabinet door instead of the side?
Top, bottom, or side are all acceptable for the CL12. Pick whichever edge gives you a stop to mount against and keeps the latch clear of shelves and drawer boxes behind the door. On a tall narrow panel the side is usually the easiest reach; on a wide short one, top or bottom mounting keeps the push point closer to the center of the door.
7) Does the Ives CL12 come with a strike and mounting screws, or do I order those separately?
Both are part of the CL12. Wood screws are packed with the unit, and the strike is supplied with it, measuring 5/8 x 1-13/16 x 9/16 inches against the 1-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 9/16 inch latch body. The one thing to plan for is the prep: if you are mortising into the stop, that pocket is cut on site, and Ives publishes an installation template for the CL12 that gives the hole locations.
8) Does the Ives CL12 meet ANSI/BHMA for a commercial cabinet hardware submittal?
The CL12 carries ANSI/BHMA A156.9, type number B03272, and Ives classes it as commercial rather than residential. A156.9 is the BHMA standard covering cabinet hardware, so B03272 is the designation to put on the submittal or the hardware schedule when a spec calls for a certified cabinet latch.
9) How does the Ives CL12 invisible touch latch compare to the Emtek 2270 cabinet latch?
Both are brass cabinet latches. The Ives CL12 has a body measuring 1-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches by 9/16 inch with a strike of 5/8 inch by 1-13/16 inches by 9/16 inch, is built of brass and plastic, meets ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B03272, and works as a touch latch: a slight push latches the door and a harder push releases and pushes it back out, so nothing shows on the face of the panel. It mounts at the top, bottom, or side of the door, either mortised into the stop or surface mounted to it, and comes in 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, and 626 satin chrome. The Emtek 2270 is a brass cabinet latch measuring 2 inches by 2-1/4 inches. The Ives unit is the narrower of the two at 1-1/4 inches across its body.
10) Can an Emtek 2270 drop into a cutout that was prepped for an Ives CL12?
Plan on a fresh prep rather than a straight swap. The Ives CL12 latch body is 1-1/4 inches by 2-1/4 inches by 9/16 inch, with a separate strike at 5/8 inch by 1-13/16 inches by 9/16 inch, and it can be mortised into the stop or surface mounted to it. The Emtek 2270 cabinet latch measures 2 inches by 2-1/4 inches, so it is three quarters of an inch wider across that face than the Ives body. If the existing mortise was cut to the CL12 footprint, replacing it with the Ives CL12 keeps the same pocket; the Emtek footprint would need the opening enlarged. Ives packs the CL12 with wood screws and publishes a mounting template covering the CL11, CL12, and the CL14 auxiliary pusher.
11) How do I order the Ives CL12 invisible latch in satin chrome, and what other finishes are made?
Satin chrome is CL12 26D. The finish is called out as a suffix on the part number, and there are four: 605 bright brass (CL12 3), 606 satin brass (CL12 4), 612 satin bronze (CL12 10), and 626 satin chrome (CL12 26D). Because the latch mounts at the stop and stays out of sight, finish here is about matching the rest of the hardware package on a job rather than about what shows on the cabinet face.
12) What is the Ives CL12 cabinet latch made of, and will it stand up to daily use in a school or clinic?
Brass and plastic. Ives designates the CL12 for commercial use and certifies it to ANSI/BHMA A156.9 B03272, which is the standard a facility spec leans on for cabinet hardware that gets opened many times a day. For institutional casework, that certification plus the commercial designation is the durability evidence on record for this latch.
13) What other brass cabinet latch could I use instead of the Ives CL12?
Emtek makes a 2270 brass cabinet latch listed at 2 x 2-1/4 inches. Footprint is the thing to check before you swap: the CL12 body is 1-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 9/16 inches, so the two are not the same size and a stop or pocket cut for one is not automatically right for the other. Measure the space you have at the stop and work from that number.
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