Adjust Spring Loaded Door Ball Catch

Interior closet doors often feature a ball and spring latching mechanism installed on the top.

Adjust spring loaded door ball catch.

The doors take a lot of effort to close open. Oil rubbed bronze adjustable ball catch latch cabinet door with radius corners. The other door has a dummy handle that does nothing. Step 1 determining the cause.

The ball is held in place by a mounting plate and has tension applied by a spring mounted behind the ball. 4 new refurbished from 8 99. Install the ball catch into the top of the door and a strike plate in the door jamb where the spring loaded ball will catch and keep your door securely closed. Ram pro closet door ball catch drive in ball catch with strike plate adjustable spring ball for wood and metal closet cabinet door latch invisible cupboard closure pack of 2 4 6 out of 5 stars 29 11 99 11.

In this video you ll learn how to replace and adjust the. The use of a ball bearing type keeps the latch rolling smoothly against the lip or striker plate to close it. I have the below type of door catch for my closet doors in our new build. How to adjust a roller ball catch.

Turn the non threaded section of the ball catch clockwise to increase the amount of pressure required to hold the door in place or turn the non threaded section of the. Remove the ball catch from the door if the ball catch does not hold the door closed or if it takes excessive pressure to close the door. We carry a variety of ball. Is there anyway to adjust them.

Tugging on the doorknob will then conveniently open your closet door. Because of that it is common to use a false doorknob in conjunction with ball catches. How to adjust spring loaded door ball catch. Baldwin estate oil rubbed bronze adjustable ball catch.

Email save comment 16. Ball catch hardware is mounted at the top of the interior door. The ball is spring loaded to have good tension to keep the door closed until you pull on it. Item 957914 model 0425 102.