Description
Overview:
This Trailer Spring Bolt Latch (MPN 763 140) is a compact, spring‐loaded catch for securing bodywork and access panels on trailers and transport equipment. It uses a tapered 12 mm bolt that draws into the latch smoothly, helping alignment during closing and reducing wear on the mating catch. The unit has a zinc coated finish to provide corrosion resistance in outdoor and roadside environments. With an overall length of 170 mm and a 28 mm stroke, it offers positive engagement while remaining easy to operate. Typical uses include securing drop-sides, tailgates, ramps or removable posts on general purpose trailers, plant bodies and site service vehicles. It can be paired with a compatible striker/catch plate where required, including Maypole reference MP81410B.
Key Features:
- Zinc coated finish for corrosion resistance
- Tapered bolt for easier alignment into the latch/catch
- Overall length A = 170 mm (6.69 in)
- Projection B = 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Backplate size C = 40 x 28 mm (1.57 x 1.10 in)
- Bolt diameter Ø = 12 mm (0.47 in)
- Dimension D = 40 mm (1.57 in)
- Fixing hole diameter E Ø = 7 mm (0.28 in)
- Dimension F = 30 mm (1.18 in)
- Stroke/travel = 28 mm (1.10 in)
- Catch location: posts
- Can be used with Maypole striker/catch MP81410B
Typical Applications:
Used on trailer and bodywork installations to secure drop-sides, tailgates, ramps, doors and removable posts. Suited to general purpose trailers, plant transport, service bodies and site vehicles where a compact spring‐loaded bolt is required. For a complete latch setup, it can be paired with the matching catch/striker MP81410B.
Also known as:
Spring Latch; Spring Shoot Bolt; Spring-Loaded Barrel Bolt; Post Catch Bolt; Maypole part number MP81309B
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 763 140 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
