This section provides an overview for door catches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 door catch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked door catch companies as of November, 2024: 1.Norse, Inc., 2.Falcon Decking, 3.TAKIGEN MFG CO., LTD.
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A door catch is a type of metal fitting that is attached to various open/close plates, including doors. It serves a similar purpose and function to a built-in door latch, such as those installed on front doors. However, in terms of form, it is a simple and retrofit-friendly component used for fastening doors.
In recent years, door catches have become essential in the construction of flat wall interiors and built-in storage solutions without handles or knobs, which are in high demand. The door catch mechanism is commonly seen, and it is often a standard specification in car dashboard accessory storage.
Door catches have a wide range of applications, including storage units, cupboards, car interiors, tool storage, and furniture. They are particularly common in luggage cabinets of vehicles and airliners. An example of a widely seen small door catch component is the magnetic opening and closing mechanism used in smartphone and tablet covers. These covers open like a book and stay securely closed, even when placed in a bag or backpack.
The term "door catches" can also refer to "doorstop brackets" installed on the top of doors or walls. These brackets slow down the impact of the door plate when the door is opened or closed. Additionally, floor parts that prevent an open door from swinging further open are also referred to as door catches and are widely available.
Door catches are used as fasteners for simple doors, cupboards, and more. They typically work in pairs, with one component on the door side and the other on the fixed side.
Door catches can be made from various materials, including plastic, steel, tinplate, alloys, titanium, copper, and others. Metal door catches are preferred for cupboard doors due to their durability. Magnetic types are often used for products that are frequently opened and closed, such as smartphone and tablet holders.
One type of door catch is the "magnet clutch type," which features a spring clasp with both a magnet and a clutch element. It opens with a simple push and is commonly used in luggage cabinets on luxury passenger aircraft, long-distance buses, and sleeper express trains.
Other types of door catches include the pole type and roller catch type, often used for furniture doors. These catches are fastened by pushing the strike into the spring of the catch on the receiving side. The roller type is known for its strong gripping force.
Plastic door catches are frequently used in magnetic door catches and lightweight push-in door catches.
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Norse, Inc. was established in 1982 in Torrington, CT and is a manufacturer of latches for doors, windows, cabinets, boxes, sliding panels, etc. The portfolio consists of latches: for surface or flush mounting, hurricane shutter latching systems, and many more. Compact SX latches made of stainless steel are used for many purposes, such as latching doors, windows, cabinets, boxes, etc. The business continues to conduct local business activities and has the option of doing further local business operations outside of Torrington. The latches it makes can be combined to solve, streamline, and accelerate fastening in a range of applications.
J.W. Winco was originally founded as Ganter in 1894 in Germany. Winco specializes in parts manufacturing. Parts offerings the operating parts segment including handles, adjusting, and positioning parts; clamping parts segment featuring tensioning, clamping, switching, and levers; and finally the machine parts segment with indexing, locking, mounting, connecting elements, guides, spindles, rollers, magnets, casters, and wheels. Winco’s complete catalog contains over 75,000 standard parts. Winco is also ISO 9001 certified. Winco offers free CAD downloads and technical documentation for many arts.
Component Hardware Group was established in 1981 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey. Component Hardware Group is a global manufacturer and designer of industrial components and assemblies for industries including food service, health care, construction, commercial services, and institutions. Component Hardware Group offers casting, forging, stamping, fabrication, and other custom sub-assembly solutions for customers globally. Component Hardware Group’s 3 flagship brands are Kell in refrigeration, Flame Gard in grease filters and cooking hood accessories, and Encore in plumbing hardware.
Anderson Lock Company, founded in 1960 and based in Chicago, US, is a manufacturer and distributor of locks with 100+ employees, e-commerce, access control, and a 30-truck service fleet with lock technicians. The company’s products include cabinet and mailbox locks, electric strikes, and maglocks, exit alarms, hinges and pivots, and auto operators among others. The company has won numerous accolades including W-H certification to label fire doors, AAADM certificate, Medeco Security Centre certificate, FDAI certification, and many more.
Orr & Orr, Inc. has been offering wholesale distribution services since 1934 out of Bedford Park, IL. Orr & Orr emphasizes speed of order processing, shipping, and both customer and distributor satisfaction. Product categories that Orr & Orr offers include air conditioners, brake controls, cargo restraint equipment, door tracks, lighting equipment, fans, gas springs, heating equipment, hinges, plumbing supplies, seat belts, steps, toolboxes, hitch and towing products, various truck hardware, cables, battery products, safety equipment, and spring latches.
Aero-Space Fasteners and Electronics was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is a distributor for engineered fasteners, electric components, cable assemblies, castings, PCBs, and more. The company is an AS9120-certified and factory-authorized distributor. Aero-Space serves the aerospace industry as well as telecom, food service, alternative energy, and more. The company’s services include tooling, specialty packaging, kitting, vendor-managed inventory, and just-in-time delivery to simplify supply chain management for customers.
SDM Magnetics Co.,Ltd, founded in 2004 and based in Hangzhou Zhejiang, P.R. China, is a manufacturer of permanent magnets. The company offers a wide range of magnets including neodymium magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, bonded magnets, ferrite magnets, and rubber magnets among others. It serves numerous industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, green energy, aerospace, and household appliances. It is an ISO 9001-certified company and holds an IATF 16949 certificate while having strategic cooperation with CHINALCO, a company that supplies rare earth raw materials.
TAKIGEN MFG CO., LTD., founded in 1910, is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial hardware and equipment, headquartered in Shinagawa City, Tokyo. TAKIGEN provides a range of approximately 8,000 products, including handles, knobs, and pulls, as well as hinges and stays. They also offer catches, fasteners, latch locks, and interlock devices. Key switches, adjusters, casters, monitor arms, and slide rails are also part of their product offerings. These products are utilized in various industries, for example organically-friendly titanium and anti-bacterial handles, pulls, and knobs are installed in ambulance, care facilities, hospitals, and mobile healthcare units.
Zygology is a UK-based distributor for technical fastening products. Zygology has ISO 9001 and UKAS quality management accreditation. Zygology’s product line includes breakstem rivet systems, speed fasteners, structural breakstem fasteners, earthing products, sealing plugs, nutserts, jack nuts, versanuts, POP MFX fasteners, lock bolts, installation tools, PEM assembly solutions, placing tools, Tesa tapes, self-locking nuts, and rivet nuts. Zygology offers engineering design and consulting solutions for customer production line problems. Zygology also offers tool rentals and tool repair.
Essentra Components is a producer of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal components, operating in 29 countries across 4 continents. Essentra Component has a catalog of over 45,000 products. These range from caps, plugs, wire & cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles & grips, access hardware, PCB, and electronics hardware. Essentra Component offers free samples of CADs of standard parts for assist customers in creating custom-manufacture red solutions, including prototyping and 3D printing.
Falcon Decking, founded in 1995 and based in Whitland, UK, is a supplier and installer of pre-owned static caravan and lodge decking for caravan owners and holiday park operators. The company offers a wide range of services including new decking, double glazing, commercial decking installation, and caravan & lodge siting, among others. It is also an approved provider of damage repairs for insurance companies and offers upVC decking and fencing. It also provides services such as plumbing, groundwork, and spares & repairs.
Sugatsune America, Inc. is an American AS9120B and ISO 9001 certified distributor of architectural and industrial hardware products that was established by the Japanese company Sugatsune in 1982. Headquartered in Carson, California, the company stocks various hardware products including locks, hinges, latches, and knobs. These are used by homeowners, commercial building contractors, and industrial manufacturing facilities, as well as by clients in the marine and offshore sectors. Sugatsune America also offers engineering, customization, and support services such as consultation, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Item Industrietechnik GmbH, founded in Germany in 1976, is a supplier of construction solutions and building kit systems for machinery, fixtures, and plants. The company's item product portfolio comprises more than 4,000 high-quality components designed for use in machine bases, work benches, automation solutions, and lean production applications. It has 10 subsidiaries and support centers throughout Germany and also has wholly owned subsidiaries in the USA, China, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland.
Allegis Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is a supply chain management consultant and distributor of heavy-duty machinery and parts for markets including internal enclosures, HVAC, agriculture, and transportation to customers across the United States. The company’s products include moving parts such as latches, handles, and casters, as well as mirrors, lights, and other non-moving parts. The company’s services include custom engineering and supply chain services. Custom engineering solutions assist customers in designing necessary hardware, while supply chain services streamline product acquisition, reducing costs and risk while improving efficiency.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Norse, Inc. |
14.3%
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2 | Falcon Decking |
14.3%
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3 | TAKIGEN MFG CO., LTD |
14.3%
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4 | Component Hardware Group, Inc. |
14.3%
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5 | Orr & Orr, Inc. |
14.3%
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6 | Zygology |
14.3%
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7 | Essentra plc |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the door catch page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 6 | 50.0% |
United Kingdom | 3 | 25.0% |
Japan | 2 | 16.7% |
China | 1 | 8.3% |