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Ives RL36 Stainless Steel Roller Latch with Adjustable 5/16" Projection

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Ives RL36 Stainless Steel Roller Latch with Adjustable 5/16" Projection

Light-Duty Cabinet and Closet Door Hardware Solution

The Ives RL36 Stainless Steel Roller Latch provides reliable door closure for light-duty cabinet and closet applications. This non-handed latch features a maximum roller projection of 5/16" with easy adjustment capability and fits standard cylindrical lock cutouts. Constructed with durable stainless steel housing and a nylon roller, this latch meets ANSI/BHMA A156.16 standards for commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Roller Projection: Maximum 5/16" projection allows for variance in door clearance with easy adjustment via slotted screw on back of latch.
  • Simple Actuation Mechanism: Closing the door causes the roller to fall into the strike depression, securely holding the door closed without complex mechanisms.
  • Universal Installation: Non-handed design fits cylindrical lock cutouts for versatile installation in various door configurations.
  • Durable Construction: Stainless steel housing with nylon roller provides long-lasting performance in light-duty applications.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Units packed with wood screws for immediate installation, with RL36A model including ASA strike.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets A156.16 standards ensuring reliable performance in commercial environments.
  • Compact Design: 1" x 2-1/4" x 2" dimensions provide effective latching without excessive door preparation requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L57082
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Door Strike: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" x 3/32"
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: 1" x 2-1/4" x 2"
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: RL36
  • Product Subgroup: Door Latches and Catches
  • Product Substrate: Stainless Steel
  • Product Type: Roller Latches
  • Subcategory: Latches, Catches and Bolts

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness and cylindrical lock cutout dimensions for proper fit.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surface.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications for the cylindrical lock cutout.
  4. Install the roller latch using provided wood screws and secure to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust roller projection using the slotted screw on back of latch to achieve proper engagement with strike plate, up to maximum 5/16" projection.
  6. Test latch operation to verify proper roller engagement and smooth door closure function. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Cabinet Hardware
  • Office Furniture and Storage
  • Retail Display Cases
  • Educational Facility Storage
  • Healthcare Equipment Cabinets
  • Light-Duty Closet Doors
  • Interior Access Panels

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives roller latches deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and ANSI/BHMA A156.16 compliance for demanding commercial applications. The adjustable 5/16" roller projection and non-handed design provide installation flexibility while maintaining consistent performance. Engineered for light-duty applications where dependable door closure is essential without complex security requirements.

Manufacturer Resources

Ives Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Latches, Catches and Bolts
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L57082
Product Subgroup:
Door Latches and Catches
Product Type:
Roller Latches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
RL36
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Dimension:
1" x 2-1/4" x 2"
Door Strike:
1-1/8" x 2-3/4" x 3/32"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives RL36-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Ives RL36 roller latch fit a standard cylindrical lock prep?
The RL36 roller latch drops into a standard cylindrical lock cutout, so a door already bored for a knob or lever latch takes it without new prep. Body measures 1 x 2-1/4 x 2 inches. It's non-handed, so the same unit works on a left or right hand door without reversing anything.
2) What is the difference between the Ives RL36 and RL36A?
Same latch, different package. The RL36 ships as the latch body with wood screws. The RL36A adds an ASA strike, which is the full lip strike you need when the frame isn't already prepped. Both are offered in 32D satin stainless. If you're replacing a latch into an existing frame with a usable strike depression, the plain RL36 is enough; if the frame is bare or the old strike is wrong, order the RL36A.
3) Is a roller latch strong enough for an office or classroom door, or do I need a real latch?
A roller latch is light-duty holding hardware, not security hardware. Closing the door drops the nylon roller into the strike depression and friction holds the door shut; pulling on the door pops it open with no lever or knob action. The RL36 is meant for cabinets, closets, storage, display cases and interior access panels. On a door that has to stay latched, be pulled shut against a closer, or be locked, use a cylindrical or mortise lockset instead.
4) How do I adjust an Ives RL36 roller latch if the door rattles or is hard to close?
Projection is set with a slotted screw on the back of the latch body, up to a 5/16 inch maximum. Back it out to take up a loose fit if the door rattles in the frame; run it in if the door is stiff to push closed or the roller is riding hard on the strike lip. That range is what covers normal variance in door-to-frame clearance, so you tune it after the strike is mounted rather than shimming the strike.
5) What is the difference between the Ives RL36 roller latch and the Emtek 8803 roller latch?
They are prepped into the door differently, so the door prep decides which one fits. The Ives RL36 is a non-handed stainless steel roller latch measuring 1 inch x 2-1/4 inches x 2 inches that drops into a standard cylindrical lock cutout, and it ships with a strike measuring 1-1/8 inches x 2-3/4 inches x 3/32 inch. The Emtek 8803 is a heavy duty roller latch with a 7/8 inch x 6 inch face, part of Emtek's Roller Catch series, so it wants a long narrow mortise pocket in the door edge rather than a cylindrical bore. If the door is already bored for a cylindrical lock, the RL36 goes in without new routing; if the door is being prepped fresh and a 6 inch face is acceptable, either prep is workable.
6) Which roller latch should I use on a commercial job that has to meet ANSI/BHMA?
The Ives RL36 carries ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L57082 and is rated for commercial use, which is the one to put on a submittal when the specification calls out a BHMA auxiliary locking device number. The Emtek 8803 is a heavy duty roller latch in the Roller Catch series with a 7/8 inch x 6 inch face, which suits an opening where the door edge is being mortised and no BHMA number has to be cited. For a facility standardizing across many doors under a written hardware spec, the RL36 is the one with the A156.16 designation attached to it.
7) What size strike does the Ives RL36 roller latch use, and will it cover my existing strike cutout?
The strike supplied with the RL36A measures 1-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 3/32 inches. That is a small face compared with a standard 4-7/8 inch ANSI strike, so it will not cover the cutout left by a mortise lock or a full ASA-prepped frame. On a frame prepped for a T-strike or a bare wood jamb it mortises in cleanly. Check the existing cutout against those numbers before you pull the old strike.
8) Does the Ives RL36 meet a commercial hardware standard?
Yes. The RL36 roller latch is built to ANSI/BHMA A156.16, with the L57082 function designation, and it is classed as commercial-grade hardware. That is the auxiliary hardware standard, which is what a spec writer or facilities buyer will be looking for when a roller latch appears on a door schedule for a school, hospital or office fit-out.
9) What is included with the Ives RL36, and what else do I need to buy to install it?
Wood screws come in the box with the latch. The RL36A version also brings the ASA strike. Nothing else is required for a wood door and jamb that's already bored for a cylindrical lock. On a hollow metal frame you'll want machine screws and tapped holes rather than the supplied wood screws, and an unbored door needs the cylindrical cutout drilled first per the Ives template.
10) What other roller latches are there if the Ives RL36 is too small for my door?
The Emtek 8803 Heavy Duty Roller Latch is the larger option, with a 7/8 x 6 inch body against the RL36's 1 x 2-1/4 x 2 inch housing. That longer face needs a mortise into the door edge rather than a cylindrical bore, so it's a different prep entirely, but it's the one to look at on a taller or heavier door leaf where a compact latch won't hold. Stay with the RL36 when the door is already bored for a cylindrical lock.
11) Is a roller catch the same thing as a roller latch for a closet door?
They work on the same principle - a spring loaded roller drops into a strike depression as the door closes and holds it shut - and Emtek files its 8803 heavy duty unit under the Roller Catch series while Ives calls the RL36 a roller latch. What differs is the prep and the adjustment. The Ives RL36 is non-handed, seats in a cylindrical lock cutout, and its roller projection is set with a slotted screw on the back of the latch up to a maximum of 5/16 inch, so the same part suits doors with different clearance. The Emtek 8803 has a 7/8 inch x 6 inch face for an edge mortise. Neither is a locking device, so on a closet or cabinet door that needs to be secured, a roller unit is not a substitute for a lock.
12) Will a stainless roller latch hold up in a humid or wash-down area like a kitchen or locker room?
Housing on the RL36 is stainless steel with a nylon roller, so there's no painted steel to rust out and no plated finish to flake at the roller contact point. The stainless body and polymer wheel are what let it stay in service in damp interior spaces where a plated latch would corrode. It's still light-duty holding hardware, so it belongs on cabinets, closets and access panels rather than on a door that gets pulled hard all day.
13) Can I use one Ives RL36 on left hand doors and another on right hand doors across a building?
One part number covers every opening. The RL36 is non-handed, so a property manager standardizing closet and cabinet doors across a portfolio orders a single SKU regardless of swing, and stocks one spare on the truck. Order the RL36A where the frames still need strikes.
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Does the Ives RL36-32D come with a warranty?
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