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This ingenious latch comes from Weston's DriMET range, a series of products created to handle the harshest of environmental conditions. The Compression Drop T latch now has features to handle almost anything. This latch has proven its power after under-going vigorous testing including 240 hours of salt spray as well as accelerated life cycle of 25,000 cycles. The Compression Drop T featuring DriMET is UV stable and can operate in conditions from -18° to +80°C. DriMET's clever use of seal design and fitment ensures the best possible join between the latch and the hardware. By eliminating any apertures in the casing of the product, driMET has produced a product that is not only weatherproof but will meet the expectations of outdoor enclosures. The innovation here comes not just from the lock being part of the DriMET range but the IP65 rated latch offers up to 4mm of compression tight against the seal. It's overcentre 'toggle' mechanism enables increased sturdiness in a pressure-applied situation, even at speeds of up to 70mph. Perfect to operate when met with fast paced vehicles. The development process has explored the opportunity to improve and simplify the function and action of the Compression Drop T. The padlock facility is easy to use and does not impede access to the handle, including better ergonomics for opening with gloved hands. Its robust yet sleek shape will fit any modern styling with the choices of black or chrome handle. The Compression Drop T can include multipoint compression of up to 8ft, and an electronic version is in development. Weston are excitingly waiting the future developments of the Compression Drop T which will include a key-less latch that only padlocks, as well as the forthcoming blind-mount which eliminates fixings being seen on the casing. To keep up to date with information on the Compression Drop T featuring driMET visit More information on driMET, drimet.com