282
97 Draw Latch
Over-center
• Compact latch Lever Base Latching
• Multiple keeper options spring
for application variances
12.6 (.50) 8.3 (.33)
Material and Finish
Stainless steel or steel, zinc plated ACTUAL
27.4 Door / frame SIZE
Performance Details 1.6 (1.08) separation
Clamping force: 135 N (30 lbf) (.06)
0.9 (.035)
Installation Notes
7.9
Install assembly with M3 (No. 4) (.31)
round head screws or 3 (.118) 9.5 6
rivets (not supplied) 0.8 (.38) (.23)
22.6 (.89)
(.03) 21.6
For peg style keeper use M3 (No. 4) Unstressed
(.85) (unlatched)
flat head screws or rivets
Keepers
Concealed Concealed Single Hole Exposed Exposed
2 Hole 1 Hole 1 Lug Peg Style Single Hole 1 Hole 1 Lug
10.7 (.42)
0.8 7.5 3.6
(.03) (.30) (.14)
3.6 (.14) 4.5 (.18)
Ø 5.2
(.20) 13.1
14.3 (.56) (.52)
Two Hole Keepers Single Hole Keepers Latch Only
Ø 3.3 (.128) all mounting holes
Door / frame separation Door / frame separation Door / frame separation Latching point
9.5 (.375) S 5.5 9.5 (.375) S 9.5 (.375) 24 (.95)
(.218)
Part Number Part Number
See table Keepers
Material Latch
Order latch and keeper separately Only Concealed Concealed Single Hole Exposed Exposed
2 Hole 1 Hole 1 Lug Peg Style Single Hole 1 Hole 1 Lug
Steel 97-30-160-11 97-37-103-11 97-37-101-11 97-37-105-11 97-37-104-11 97-37-102-11
Stainless Steel 97-30-160-12 97-37-103-24 97-37-101-24 97-37-105-24 97-37-104-24 97-37-102-24
S Dimension 14.7 (.58) 14.7 (.58) 21.8 (.86) 33 (1.30) 27.4 (1.08)
Other options available. For complete details
on variety, part numbers, installation and
specification, go to
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97 Draw Latch 283
Over-center
Latching spring • M
ultiple link and keeper
options for application
15.1(.59)
variances
22.6 (.89)
• Secondary locking style
available
ACTUAL SIZE 48.4 (1.91)
Material and Finish
Ø 2.8 (.11) 46 (1.81)
for seal Ø 8.3 (.33) Stainless steel, steel, zinc plated or
for padlock 1 (.042) Light duty steel, black powder coated
1.6 (.062) Heavy duty
23.8 Performance Details
(.95) 14.3 11.9
(.56) (.47) Heavy-duty:
Lever tab up 10.7 (.42) Clamping force: 670 N (150 lbf)
Lever tab down 1.6 L Light-duty:
(.06) 38.1 (1.50) Clamping force: 310 N (70 lbf)
Keepers
Installation Notes
Concealed 2 Hole Single Hole Peg Style Exposed Single Hole Exposed 1 Hole 1 Lug
Install assembly with M4 (No. 8)
11 (.42) 4 (.17)
round head screws or 4 (.156) rivets
19 (.75) 19 (.75) (not supplied). Peg needs flat head.
Ø 11
1.6 (.44) 1.6 Accessories
(.06) (.06) Spring loaded secondary catch
6.4 (.25) 6.4 (.25) 7.9 (.31)
Ø 7.9 provides resistance against severe
24.6 (.31) 22.2
(.97) (.88) vibration and accidental opening.
Part number steel: 97-58-101-11
Part number stainless steel:
Two Hole Keepers Single Hole Keepers Latch Only 97-58-101-25
Ø 4.3 (.171) all mounting holes Latching point
17.5 9.5 17.5 17.5
S S S
(.687) (.375) (.687) (.687)
Door / frame separation Door / frame separation Door / frame separation
___________________________________________________________________________ Part Number Selection
S Style L Latching spring length/thickness
Order latch and keeper separately
1 Lever tab up 1 Short (light-duty) 5 Short (heavy-duty) For latch part number see builder
2 Lever tab down 2 Medium (light-duty) 6 Medium (heavy-duty) Secondary catch
For keeper part number see17-7PH
table stainless steel
3 Padlockable (tab up) 3 Long (light-duty) 7 Long (heavy-duty)
or 1075 steel with phosphate
dip; both have black organic coating
Keeper Part Number S Dimension
97 - 50 - S L 0 - 1 M Keeper Style Stainless
Short Link Medium Link Long Link
Steel L = 29.4 L = 42.1 L = 54.8
Part Number for Latch Only Steel
(1.16) (1.66) (2.16)
(No Keeper)
Concealed 2 hole 97-57-103-11 97-57-103-24 15.9 (.63) 28.6 (1.13) 41.3 (1.63)
M Material Single hole peg style 97-57-105-11 97-57-105-24 29.4 (1.16) 42.1 (1.66) 54.8 (2.16)
1 Steel, zinc plated Exposed single hole 97-57-104-11 97-57-104-24 47.6 (1.88) 60.3 (2.38) 73.0 (2.88)
2 Stainless steel (light-duty only) Exposed 1 hole 1 lug 97-57-102-11 97-57-102-24 38.1 (1.50) 50.8 (2.00) 63.5 (2.50)
5 Steel, black powder coated
Latch only 31.8 (1.25) 44.5 (1.75) 57.1 (2.25)
Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated www.southco.com/97
284
97 Draw Latch
Over-center
• Multiple keeper options Lever
Base
Latching spring
for application variances
Material and Finish
30.2
Steel, zinc plated or steel powder (1.19) 19.8 (.78)
coated black
Performance Details
Ø 2 (.11)
Clamping force: 290 N (65 lbf) Hole for seal 73.2
Door / frame separation
(2.88)
Installation Notes Ø 10.4 (.41)
Install assembly with M5 (No. 10) Hole for padlock
round head screws (not supplied) 1.3
28.7 (.050)
or 5 (3/16) rivets (1.13)
18.3
For peg style keeper use M5 (.72)
(No. 10) flat head screws
or rivets 24.5 16
1.5 (1.00) (.63)
(.06)ACTUAL SIZE 57.2 (2.25)
50.8 Unlatched
(2.00)
Keepers
Concealed 2 Hole Single Hole Peg Style Exposed 1 Hole 1 Lug
24.6 (.97) 24.6 (.97)
14.2
Ø (.56)
1.5 32.5 29.5 1.5
(.06) (1.28) (1.16) (.06)
8.6 (.34) 7.9 (.31) 10.4 (.41)
Ø 10.4
(.41)
Ø 5.2 (.203) all mounting holes
39.6 69.9
12.7 57.2 12.7
(1.56) (2.75)
25.4 (1.00) (.50) 25.4 (1.00) (2.25) 25.4 (1.00) (.50)
Door / frame separation Door / frame separation Door / frame separation
Latch Only
Part Number Latch Part Number Door/frame separation
Material Latching point
See table Lever Tab Up Padlockable Ø 5.2
(.203)
Order latch and keeper separately Steel, Zinc Plated 97-60-120-11 97-60-320-11
Steel, Black Powder
97-60-120-15 97-60-320-15
Coated 25.4 (1.00) 60.2 (2.37)
Keeper Part Number
Material
Concealed 2 Hole Single Hole Peg Style Exposed 1 Hole 1 Lug
Steel, Zinc Plated 97-67-103-11 97-67-105-11 97-67-104-11
Other options available. For complete details Steel, Black Powder Coated 97-67-103-15 97-67-105-15 97-67-104-15
on variety, part numbers, installation and
specification, go to
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97 Draw Latch 285
Over-center
Latching spring • Multiple keeper options
for application variances
Material and Finish
39.5 30.5
(1.56) (1.20) Steel, zinc plated
Performance Details
Clamping force: 645 N (145 lbf)
103.6 (4.08) Tab up Installation Notes
Install assembly with M6 (1/4)
100.4 (3.95) Tab down round head screws (not supplied) or
For padlock 6 (1/4) rivets
Ø 14.7 (.58)
For security
42.9 seal Ø 4.9 (.19)
(1.69)
1.3
23.6 20.2 (.050)
(.93) (.80)
ACTUAL SIZE 30.9 19 (.75)
(1.22) 70.6
(2.78)
67.6
(2.66)
Keepers
Concealed 2 Hole Exposed Single Hole
36 (1.42) 36 (1.42)
1.9 44 38.9 1.9
(.075) (1.73) (1.53) (.075)
11.1 (.44) 12.7 (.50)
Ø 6.5 (.257)
Latch Only Latching point
all mounting
17.5 (.687) holes Ø 6.5
(.257)
30.9 48 30.9 105.6 30.9 76.2
(1.22) (1.89) (1.22) (4.16) (1.22) (3.00)
Door/frame separation Door/frame separation Door/frame separation
Latch Part Number Part Number
Material See table
Lever Tab Up Lever Tab Down Padlockable
Steel 97-70-120-11 97-70-220-11 97-70-320-11 Order latch and keeper separately
Keeper Part Number
Material
Concealed 2 Hole Exposed Single Hole
Steel 97-77-103-11 97-77-104-11 Other options available. For complete details
on variety, part numbers, installation and
specification, go to
Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated www.southco.com/97
