Product Description
This 1-5/8" 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 brass tip, and a return spring that works with both ADA lever (L-style) handles and 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. Generally, you can complete the swap in a few minutes with basic hand tools.
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 backset of 1-5/8". 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.
- MEASURE BEFORE ORDERING: This latch fits doors with a 1-5/8" backset (also listed as 1-21/32"). See the measuring guide below to confirm your size.
- FIXES STICKING & SAGGING BOLTS: Restores reliable latching on bottom-hinged trash chute doors and side-hinged linen chute doors where the old bolt sticks, sags, or no longer springs back.
- BUILT FOR ADA LEVER HANDLES: Designed to work with ADA-style L-handles as well as standard T-handles.
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Steel barrel tube with a spring-loaded bolt, solid brass tip, and return spring for a secure, positive latch in high-traffic buildings.
- INSTALLS IN MINUTES, NO DRILLING: Slide the new latch into the existing latch hole and re-attach the handle. No drilling or door modification required.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Round tubular latch assembly |
| Backset | 1-5/8" (also listed as 1-21/32") |
| Spindle type | V spindle |
| Latch dimensions | 3.5" x 0.63" x 0.63" |
| Material | Steel barrel tube, solid brass bolt tip |
| Bolt | Spring-loaded with return spring |
| Finish | Silver |
| 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 doors use a round tubular latch with a V spindle in either a 1-5/8" or 1-3/4" backset. This latch is the 1-5/8" size. Measure your backset to confirm which one you need.
Q: How do I know if I need a 1-5/8" or 1-3/4" latch?
A: Measure the backset: the distance from the face of the latch, where the bolt comes out, to the center of the spindle hole. If it measures about 1-5/8" (or 1-21/32"), order the 1-5/8" latch. If it measures about 1-3/4" (including 1-11/16" or 1-23/32"), order the 1-3/4" latch.
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 is designed to work with ADA-style L-handles as well as 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 and a 1-5/8" backset, 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 1-5/8" backset and a silver finish.
Fit Notice: This latch fits most chute doors with a V spindle and a 1-5/8" 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
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 – 1-3/4" Tubular V-Spindle Replacement
