The Evolution of Swinghandles
We need handles to actuate pawls and locking rods in latches. “L” and “T” handles used to be the answer, but they have problems:
They are ugly: or at least “industrial.”
They protrude and so can snag clothing
They increase shipping costs and damage
They can be levered to destroy the latch
EMKA’s solution was the Swinghandle. The handle folds into an escutcheon where it is locked in place. This gives an attractive, low profile “premium” appearance when not in use and simple control of single or multi-point latches when unlocked.
This was such a good and comprehensive solution that there are now 14 distinct styles.
The 1150 range is extremely low profile and versatile: its locking options run from no lock through master keying, combination locks, pad locking, to electronic control. It is equally at home in a colo data center and on an outdoor telecomm enclosure.
The 1160, 1180 and 1190 handles have integral locking rods so provide very economical systems for multi-point latching.
Some enclosures are in remote locations where EMKA’s vandal resistant Swinghandles (and hinges) are recommended. These may be stainless steel or zinc alloy and are either key locked or remotely operated.
To fully utilize the interior real estate we have a couple of handles that locate all the mechanism outside the door with only a very narrow intrusion into the enclosure.
The latest EMKA swinghandle is a wireless operated device which provides state of the art security without the installation cost of extensive cabling.
