Retractable IP65 ‘chest’ handle offers enhanced haptic features

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A new IP65 retractable ‘chest’ handle is said to represent a breakthrough for the EMKA standard hardware programme, especially in terms of the haptic characteristics for closing comfort, with modern design details which feature an optical opening indicator for greater convenience.

The handle has a modular design, so the customer can choose between several locking devices and locking media, whether hook, turn or height-adjustable conical roller cam up to round cylinder, square or double-bit operation. The entire EMKA range of locking devices is available to the user, which is said to make this handle unique in the market.

Retractable handles have long been standard and are well proven in the field of transport locks for flaps and doors. They are especially popular for use on pickup trucks or vans, for example, in storage compartments and boxes.

This new handle comes in a user-friendly T-shape made of plastic and zinc die-cast components. Compared to the old model which has been an integral part of the EMKA portfolio for many years, this new version has a modern appearance in hybrid material mix, with components made of zinc die-cast and plastic. The T-grip recess is said to be much wider and therefore more comfortable to use, even for people with larger hands and when wearing gloves.