They are a sophisticated design for issues requiring elevated IP ratings and vibration concerns where compression locks offer a simple buy-and-fit solution for specialist panel builders. This combination of simplicity and effectiveness has proven an irresistible package with significant application where more complex or less practical solutions had previously been employed.
Compression locks have become especially popular in the hygiene area where stainless variants such as the EMKA 1000 program offer IP69K sealing, corrosion-resistance, vibration-resistance and hygiene regulation compliance for high pressure wash-down areas.
Further information on compression latches from EMKA can be found here.