A latch is a sliding mechanism that prevents a door from opening. It has evolved from simple crossbars to modern doorknob mechanisms. The latch can be part of a deadbolt and is still commonly used in many places. Two-bolt systems are common in higher security doors. A latch is the part of a door that […]
A solenoid latch uses a movable plunger connected to a coil of wire to create a magnetic field that locks or unlocks a door. It is commonly used in security doors, safes, and vehicle doors. The latch can be released remotely or automatically by energizing the solenoid coil via a control loop. When power is […]