Product Description
This 1-3/4" round tubular latch assembly is a direct replacement for the latch inside most trash chute and laundry chute doors that operate with a V spindle. It features a steel barrel tube, a spring-loaded bolt with a solid tip, and an upgraded return spring designed to handle ADA lever (L-style) handles as well as traditional T-handles.
Installation is simple: remove the handle, slide out the old latch, insert the new one into the existing hole, and reattach the handle. You can complete the swap in a few minutes with basic hand tools.
Compatible chute door brands utilizing a V-Spindle at 1 3/4 Backset: Acme, Action, American, Century, Chutes Doctor, Chutes International, Cutler, Hi-Rise Recycling Systems Inc., Midland, Oswald, US, Valiant, Western, Wilkinson, and Nycor.
Ideal for: property managers, building superintendents, facility maintenance teams, and chute service contractors.
Key Benefits & Features
- UNIVERSAL CHUTE DOOR FIT: Replacement tubular latch for most trash chute and laundry/linen chute doors that use a T-handle or ADA L-handle with a V spindle and a backset of 1 3/4". Compatible with Acme, Action, American, Century, Chutes Doctor, Chutes International, Cutler, Hi-Rise Recycling Systems, Midland, Oswald, US, Valiant, Western, Wilkinson, and Nycor chute doors.
- FIXES STICKING & SAGGING BOLTS: Restores reliable latching on bottom-hinged trash chute intake doors and side-hinged linen chute doors where the old bolt sticks, sags, or no longer springs back.
- DURABLE STEEL CONSTRUCTION: 1-3/4" round steel barrel tube with a spring-loaded solid-tip bolt for a secure, positive latch in high-traffic residential and commercial buildings.
- INSTALLS IN MINUTES, NO DRILLING: Slide the new latch into the existing latch hole and re-attach the handle. No drilling, cutting, or door modification required.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Round tubular latch assembly |
| Size | 1-3/4" |
| Spindle type | V spindle |
| Latch dimensions | 3.5" x 0.63" x 0.63" |
| Material | Steel barrel tube |
| Bolt | Spring-loaded, solid tip |
| Finish | Gold/copper |
| Handle compatibility | T-handle and ADA L-handle |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What latch do I need for a trash chute door?
A: Most trash chute intake doors use a 1-3/4" round tubular latch with a V spindle. This replacement fits most doors from Acme, Midland, Wilkinson, Valiant, Hi-Rise, and other major chute manufacturers.
Q: Why won’t my trash chute door latch close?
A: The most common cause is a worn latch: the bolt sticks, sags, or its spring weakens so it no longer springs back. Replacing the tubular latch assembly usually fixes the problem.
Q: Does this latch work with ADA handles?
A: Yes. It has a stronger return spring designed to support ADA L-style lever handles, and it also works with standard T-handles.
Q: Do I need to drill to install a chute door latch?
A: No. The latch slides into the existing latch hole and the handle reattaches to the V spindle. Installation typically takes a few minutes.
Q: Will this fit a laundry or linen chute door?
A: Yes. It fits most side-hinged linen and laundry chute doors that use a V spindle, as well as bottom-hinged trash chute doors.
Q: What size is the latch?
A: The latch measures 3.5" x 0.63" x 0.63" with a 1-3/4" round tubular design.
Fit Notice: This latch fits most chute doors with a V spindle and a 1-3/4" backset. Because door designs vary by manufacturer and model year, please measure your backset and compare it to your existing latch before ordering.
How to Measure Your Backset
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the handle’s spindle. Chute door latches usually come in two backsets, 1-3/4" and 1-5/8".
Measure the old latch (most accurate)
- Remove the handle from the door.
- Slide the old latch out of the latch hole.
- Measure from the front face of the latch, where the bolt comes out, to the center of the V-shaped spindle hole.
Trash Chute Door Latch – 1-5/8" Tubular V-Spindle Replacement
