Locks & Handles Finder

Compare locking, closing, multi-point, powered and compression options.

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Trailer Parts Direct Locks & Handles Finder

Answer five practical questions about security, closing action, locking points, power operation and compression to narrow the Trailer Parts Direct locks and handles range. The finder also separates primary handles from compatible rods, tongues, striker plates and other locking-system components.

1. What security do you require?

Choose the way you want the door, hatch, compartment or toolbox secured.

Key + Padlocking means you require a product that physically provides both a built-in key lock and provision for an additional padlock. All Whale Tail handles in this finder are treated as providing both and therefore also appear under Key Locking and Padlocking.

2. How do you want the door to close?

Slam Shut means the latch engages when the door is pushed closed. Manual means you turn or operate the handle/latch to secure it.

3. How many locking points do you need?

Single point uses one latch/tongue. Multi-point lets one handle operate rods or additional locking points around the door. Folding T, Drop T and Whale Tail handles can be used for either single-point or multi-point locking with the appropriate tongue/rod hardware.

4. Do you require power operation?

Select Yes only if you require an electrically/power-operated locking mechanism. Power Whale Tail handles remain available for either single-point or multi-point locking.

5. Does it need a compression feature?

Select Yes if you want the lock or handle to pull the door or panel firmly against its seal as it closes. This narrows the range to verified compression-capable Whale Tail, compression cam and thumb compression lock products.

Complete the questions to narrow the range.104 catalogue products audited
Before orderingCheck the lock or handle dimensions, cut-out, fixing method, door thickness, shaft/cam/tongue arrangement, material, installation environment, seal requirements and compatibility with your door or enclosure against the individual product drawing. This finder helps narrow the Trailer Parts Direct range and does not calculate structural or load capacity.
Stainless products with no stated grade are treated as 304 stainless for selector purposes. A product is only identified as 316 where the catalogue explicitly states 316. Descriptions such as “heavy duty” are not converted into an assumed load capacity.