---
title: "Latch/Clamp System"
industry: "Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-15 N·m torque application, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 250
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Plastic deformation due to yield strength exceedance in AISI 304 stainless steel components under cyclic loading"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Corrosion-induced material degradation in marine environments"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Apply 25 μm electroless nickel plating with 0.3 μm PTFE topcoat on all contact surfaces"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum clamp body (23.1 μm/m·K) and steel latch pin (11.7 μm/m·K)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement 0.5 mm radial clearance with PTFE bushing having 110 μm/m·K thermal expansion coefficient"
bom_nodes:
  latch-bolt:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LATCH_BOLT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  strike-plate:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STRIKE_PLATE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuation-mechanism:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATION_MECHANISM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  mounting-bracket:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MOUNTING_BRACKET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing/product/latchclamp-system.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Latch/Clamp System

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical fastening device used to secure access doors, panels, or covers in closed position.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 N·m torque application, -40°C to 120°C ambient temperature**. Failure boundary: **Shear stress exceeding 250 MPa in latch mechanism, deflection exceeding 2.5 mm in clamp arm**, Mechanism: **Plastic deformation due to yield strength exceedance in AISI 304 stainless steel components under cyclic loading**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Frame Structural Deflection Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\delta = \frac{5 q L^4}{384 E I}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Ensures structural stability for multi-stage machines.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| q | Uniform Load | Engineering Constant |
| E | Elastic Modulus | Engineering Constant |
| I | Moment of Inertia | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosion-induced material degradation in marine environments | 8 | Latch mechanism jamming due to pitting corrosion on mating surfaces | Apply 25 μm electroless nickel plating with 0.3 μm PTFE topcoat on all contact surfaces |
| Thermal expansion mismatch between aluminum clamp body (23.1 μm/m·K) and steel latch pin (11.7 μm/m·K) | 8 | Binding at operating temperatures above 85°C causing incomplete closure | Implement 0.5 mm radial clearance with PTFE bushing having 110 μm/m·K thermal expansion coefficient |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Actuation Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuation-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **CNC Machining Center**, **Powder Coating System**, **Automated Assembly Line**  
**Downstream Applications**: Electrical Enclosures, HVAC Access Panels, Industrial Machinery Housings  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for this latch/clamp system?
**A**: Our latch/clamp systems are manufactured in stainless steel for corrosion resistance, carbon steel for high strength applications, and zinc alloy for cost-effective solutions in various industrial environments.

### Q: How does this system secure access doors and panels?
**A**: The system uses a mechanical fastening mechanism with a latch bolt that engages with a strike plate, secured by an actuation mechanism and mounted via brackets to provide reliable closure for doors, panels, and covers.

### Q: What components are included in the BOM for installation?
**A**: The complete bill of materials includes the latch bolt, strike plate, actuation mechanism, and mounting bracket - providing all necessary components for proper installation and operation in fabricated metal applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Latch/Clamp System](https://cnfx.com/industry/fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing/product/latchclamp-system)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: LATCHCLAMP_SYSTEM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 9d428ec6
