Technical Blog
Read ForndLock's technical articles, selection guides, and application analyses on industrial locks, hinges, handles, and accompanying hardware to help you complete product evaluations and project decisions more efficiently.
Push-to-Close Latch Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Type for Your Application
ForndLock explains push-to-close latch types and how to select the right mechanism based on door design, grip, striker geometry, mounting, actuation and operating conditions.
Flush-Mount vs. Surface-Mount Torque Hinges: Which One Do You Need?
Compare flush-mount and surface-mount torque hinges by installation space, panel geometry, torque requirements, appearance and serviceability to choose the right hinge for your application.
Industrial Slide Bolt Latches: Types, Applications and Manufacturer Selection Guide
ForndLock explains industrial slide bolt latch types, materials, applications and selection factors, including bolt travel, keeper engagement, mounting and manufacturer evaluation.
Guide to Barrel Locks: Types and Applications, What are barrel locks used for
Learn what barrel locks are used for, compare common barrel lock types and explore applications in cabinets, lockers, vending machines and industrial equipment.
Over-Center Draw Latches: Types, Uses and Manufacturer Guide
Explore over-center draw latch types, materials and uses, with practical criteria for comparing manufacturers, testing capabilities and custom support.
Marine Latches: Types, Materials, Applications and Manufacturer Selection Guide
Compare marine latch types, materials and applications, including compression, slam, cam and draw latches for hatches, doors, cabinets and manufacturer evaluation.
Industrial Cabinet Locks: Types, Applications and Selection Criteria
Explore industrial cabinet locks, including types, applications, and selection criteria. ForndLock provides durable locking solutions for electrical enclosures, control cabinets, and industrial equipment with custom options.
Industrial Locking Systems: Security, Applications and Selection Guide
ForndLock explains industrial locking systems, including lock types, security considerations, applications, materials and selection factors for equipment and enclosures.
How to Install Industrial Cabinet Latches on Doors and Panels
Learn how to install industrial cabinet latches on doors and panels, including cutout preparation, grip measurement, alignment, adjustment and final testing.
How to Evaluate Industrial Latch Manufacturers and Suppliers
Evaluate industrial latch manufacturers and suppliers by engineering support, process control, testing, customization, production consistency and delivery.
How Rotary Latch Systems Work in Industrial Door Applications
Learn how rotary latch systems secure industrial doors, how latches, strikers, actuators and cables work together, and how to select the right system.
Rotary Latches: Types, Materials and Industrial Applications
ForndLock explains rotary latch types, materials and industrial applications, including striker engagement, release methods and selection factors for machinery and equipment doors.
Slam Latches: Types, Materials and Industrial Applications
ForndLock explains slam latch types, materials, working principles and industrial applications, including selection factors for equipment doors, access panels and enclosures.
Flush Mounted Hinges: Types, Applications and Manufacturer Selection Guide
ForndLock explains flush mounted hinge types, applications, materials and selection factors, including installation requirements and custom industrial hinge solutions.
Industrial Keyed Cam Locks Types, Applications and Selection Guide
Explore industrial keyed cam locks, including types, applications, and selection tips. ForndLock manufactures durable cam locking solutions for cabinets, enclosures, and industrial equipment with custom options.
Cam Locks: How They Work, Types, Uses and Industrial Applications
ForndLock: Learn how cam locks work, how to use them correctly, and what cam locks are used for. ForndLock covers industrial applications, cam selection, grip range and installation.