0078 SAFEGUARD® RADIAL TONGUE LATCH, 0056 STRIKE, AND 481C INSIDE RELEASE KIT

0078 strike, 0056 Strike, 481C IR

Latch

  • Radial tongue makes for effortless door closure when combined with Kason door closers
  • Meets 2009 Federal Energy mandate requirements for door seal when used with a Kason door closure
  • Padlock and cylinder locking

Strike

  • Adjustable strike assures exact door alignment

Inside Release

  • Durable steel push handle
  • Glow-in-the-dark knob
Specifications

MATERIALS (Latch)

Handle Spring: 300 Series (ASTM-A313) Stainless Steel, Finish–Passivated

Locking Cam: HRP&O (ASTM-A1011 ), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Spring Rod: HRP&O (ASTM-A1011 ), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Spring: Music Wire (ASTM-A228), Finish-Mill

Tongue Link: HRP&O (ASTM A1011), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Handle: ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A) Zinc, Finish–Polished, Brushed Chrome, PC

Lever: HRP&O (ASTM-A1011 ), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Bottom Plate: HRP&O (ASTM A 1011 ), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Washer Gasket: Neoprene (ASTM D2000), Adhesive Backed

Tongue: ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A) Zinc, Finish–Polished or Brushed Chrome

Lock Body: ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A) Zinc, Finish–Polished, Brushed Chrome, PC

Headed Pins: 300 Series (ASTM A276), Finish–Passivated

Roll Pins: 1070 Spring Steel (ASTM A684)

Screw: 300 Series (ASTM A276), Finish–Passivated

Lock Cylinder: Assembly, ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A), Brass (ASTM B36)

Raw Lubricant: Molytex EP2

Gasket: Buna-N Rubber, Black 60 Durometer

MATERIALS (Strike)

Strike Housing: ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A) Zinc, Finish–Polished, Brushed Chrome, PC

Strike Insert: ZA-3 (ASTM-AG40A) Zinc, Finish–Polished, Brushed Chrome, PC

Headed Pin: 300 Series (ASTM A276), Finish–Passivated<

Roller: Nylon, Zytel 101, Color–Black

Screw: Cold Rolled Steel (ASTM A307), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Lock Washer: Cold Rolled Steel (ASTM A307), Finish–Commercial Zinc Plated

Gasket: Buna-N Rubber, Black 60 Durometer

MATERIALS (Inside Release)

Flange: Steel, zinc plated

Glow-in-the-Dark Knob: Polypropylene

Push Rod: Steel, zinc plated

DESIGN CRITERIA

Functional test 250,000 open/close cycles minimum

Temperature range -20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 48.9°C)

Fasten using 1/4” (6.4 mm) flat or oval head screws

Padlock using 5/16” diameter shank master #1-LJ standard lock or equivalent

RESOURCES
Catalog Spec Sheet
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