Steve Walker wrote:
On 19/02/2021 15:25, wrote:
On 19/02/2021 12:42, Steve Walker wrote:
Just bolt them on with plastic screws. That is what I have done when
mounting a central heating relay box by bolting it through a support
that can be accessed from the back.
I've used plastic screws for static things, but I didn't suggest that in
this case because I didn't know whether they would cope with the loading
from an over-centre catch.
It's only holding a lid shut, it is not a heavily loaded item like a
case, so it only needs small, lightly loaded catches.
The job is now done, thanks to all for their contributions.
Selecting the right components took much longer than actually
doing the job.
I used these catches
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233457076441
with some M5 nylon fittings.
The catches were just right for the size and shape of the box I
had to work with, and had sufficient adjustment to get the
compression correct. I may slip a nyloc nut on to prevent further
movement.
An oversight was that the handle side needed countersunk heads to
avoid a foul. I used woodscrews into offcuts inside the box,
which effectively prevented them from being accidentally exposed
to any electrical contact.
Chris
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