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[Closed] Anyone know what type of latch this is?

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I need one of these, the other one has sheared off, the threaded bit is about 60mm long.


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 2:53 pm
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It's called a thrunge.

Most farm supplies shops stock them.


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 2:55 pm
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Are thrunges imperial or metric, do they do specific threaded thrunges?


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 2:56 pm
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don't know what a farmer would call it, in my industry it's a "quick fit toggle"

https://bcsgroup.co.uk/traffic-safety/road-signs/sign-accessories/toggle-for-quickfit-frame/

that one is probably a bit smaller than what you're after though


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 2:58 pm
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'Drop-side latch'?


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:04 pm
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There are the same things that go on the back of trailers for the tailgates, right?


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:05 pm
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Cheers zilog, that looks like it’ll do 👍🏻

Edit, just read for sign frame so may be too small as you suggest


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:06 pm
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Yeah willard, in this instance the bed of my ATV at work


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:07 pm
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It's an Antiluce fastener.

A big 'un.


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:10 pm
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So it is

Good work stw!


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:11 pm
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It’s an Antiluce fastener

Every day is a school day.


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:16 pm
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+1


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 3:38 pm
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It’s an Antiluce fastener

I find tying up my in-laws leads to a much quieter life.


 
Posted : 29/09/2020 4:09 pm