Let us see how these sticking catches can be adjusted in order to restore right functionality.
Adjusting ball bearing door catch.
I see the two notches separated by 180 degrees on either side of the casing which surrounds the ball.
Http bit ly magnetcatch replacement ball catch latch no flange.
Recommended for use on louvered bi folding accordion closet and light to medium service doors.
I presume that is where the tool is used to make the adjustment.
The doors take a lot of effort to close open.
A strike plate is attached to the door frame into which the ball sits when the door is closed.
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Interior closet doors often feature a ball and spring latching mechanism installed on the top.
The ball is held in place by a mounting plate and has tension applied by a spring mounted behind the ball.
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.
Over a period of time these catches being to give way and get stuck while operating the door.
Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed.
Recommended for use when catch is fitted in the door.
The other door has a dummy handle that does nothing.
I have the below type of door catch for my closet doors in our new build.
I think i have your ball catch product code 10 057 and i want to adjust the height of the ball lower the ball to make it easier to open and close the door.
Dual adjustment ball bearing catch for perfect tension.
Is there anyway to adjust them.
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 ball catch counterclockwise to decrease.
A door ball catch is the part of the door that moves as and when the door is pulled or pushed.
A roller ball catch is commonly used on interior doors such as accordion louvered bi folding closets and light or medium service doors the use of a ball bearing type keeps the latch rolling smoothly against the lip or striker plate to close it.
