Door Latch 50350
50350 Folding T-Handle Latch with Recessed Dish Protection
The 50350 is a key-locking folding T-handle latch where the handle folds down and sits inside a recessed dish when not in use. This is not a cosmetic detail. On truck toolboxes and utility vehicle compartments, a handle that sticks out can be bent by cargo shifting, snagged by a pallet, or caught by an operator's sleeve. The recessed dish on the 50350 shields the folded handle from these side impacts and keeps the door face clear.
We build the pan in stainless steel 304 at 1.2 mm thickness with a mirror polished finish. The ZDC handle and cylinder are bright chrome plated. The cam height is adjustable to match different door thicknesses, and the pan mounts with four welded studs or an optional gasket. Standard key is K025, and the latch is available in single-point or multi-point configuration.
When the Recessed Dish Makes a Difference-and When It Doesn't
The 50350 is not automatically the right choice for every folding T-handle application. It solves a specific problem: handle exposure on doors that see impact or snag risk in the closed position. If your door is on a truck toolbox that gets loaded with heavy equipment, or a utility compartment where straps and cargo slide past the door face, the recessed dish adds a layer of mechanical protection that a flat-pan handle does not provide.
If your priority is instead mounting the latch close to a narrow door edge, the 50353 with its off-center shank is the better fit. If your operators need a larger grip area for heavy gloves, the 50369 with D-ring pull is more suitable. The 50350's advantage is protection of the handle itself when the door is closed.
Ask yourself: "Will anything bump, drag, or press against this door face during normal use?" If yes, the recessed dish is worth specifying. If the door face stays clear, a flat-pan model may be sufficient.
50350 Dimensions and Materials
| Model | 50350 |
|---|---|
| Pan Material | Stainless steel 304, 1.2 mm thickness |
| Handle & Cylinder | ZDC zinc die cast |
| Pan Finish | Mirror polished |
| Handle & Cylinder Finish | Bright chrome plated |
| Handle Design | Folds into recessed dish when closed |
| Cam Adjustment | Height-adjustable for different door thicknesses |
| Latch System | Single-point or multi-point option |
| Mounting | 4 welded studs standard; gasket optional |
| Standard Key | K025 |
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What We Need to Confirm Before Quoting
Because the 50350's value depends on how it fits your specific door, we cannot quote a correct configuration from a model number alone. Please send:
- Door thickness - this determines the cam height setting. The adjustable cam covers a range, but we need the target thickness to preset it correctly.
- Door orientation and handle approach - is the handle accessed from above, below, or straight on? This affects whether the recessed dish actually shields the handle from the impact direction you are concerned about.
- Single-point or multi-point - if multi-point, the rod travel and latch point positions.
- Gasket requirement - standard or gasket version for dust/splash resistance.
- Keying - K025 standard, or keyed alike / master key for multi-door programs.
Other Folding T-Handle Models for Different Constraints
If the 50350's recessed dish is not the right solution for your door, these pages explain the alternatives:
- 50353 Single-Point Folding T-Handle - for doors where the latch must mount close to a narrow edge, with off-center shank
- 50369 Recessed T-Handle with D-Ring Pull - for operators who need a larger grip area with work gloves
- How We Control Quality in Folding T-Handle Production
Buyer Questions About the 50350 Recessed Dish
The dish is shallow and open on the handle side, so it does not trap standing water under normal mounting orientations. On doors that face upward or are exposed to heavy dust, debris can settle in the dish. If your application is a top-opening hatch or a very dusty environment, tell us and we can discuss whether a gasket version or a different model better suits the exposure.
Probably not. The recessed dish adds value when something can impact or snag the folded handle. If your door face is fully clear in the closed position, a flat-pan model like the 50353 or a standard folding T-handle will perform the same latching function at a lower cost and with a simpler cut-out. Tell us your door environment and we will confirm whether the 50350's protection is needed or whether a simpler model is the better match.
The latch can be rotated 90 degrees for horizontal mounting, but the protection direction of the recessed dish changes. If the dish was shielding the handle from a specific impact direction in vertical orientation, rotating the latch may leave the handle exposed to that same impact. Send us a sketch of your door and the direction of potential impact, and we will confirm whether horizontal mounting maintains the protection you need.
The 50350 is a single-pan handle with a recessed dish that protects the handle. It can be used in single-point or multi-point configurations. The 50352 is specifically designed as a three-point system for tall doors where top, center, and bottom engagement is required. If your door is tall enough to need three-point latching, the 50352 is the correct starting point. If your door is shorter and the main concern is handle protection, the 50350 is the better fit.
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