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Ives Door Catches

Ives door catches include magnetic, ball, roller, and specialty latch-free holding hardware for closets, cabinet doors, residential rooms, and light-commercial openings. The active assortment also includes strikes and selected invisible cabinet latches used with compatible catch systems.

Choose by catch type, body dimensions, door or cabinet preparation, adjustment method, strike size, mounting orientation, holding action, and finish. Replacement catches should be matched to the existing mortise, bore, screw pattern, and strike alignment whenever possible.
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Choosing an Ives Door Catch

Door catches hold a door closed without the operating latch found in a conventional knob or lever lockset. Ball catches use a spring-loaded ball, roller catches use a roller mechanism, and magnetic catches use magnetic attraction. Each type has a different preparation and feel, so the replacement should match the existing installation whenever possible.

Ball and roller catches often require a mortise or bored opening in the door edge or top. Compare body length and width, faceplate dimensions, corner shape, screw spacing, adjustment range, and strike size. Magnetic catches may mount to the face of a door or cabinet and require proper alignment between the magnet and strike plate.

Adjustment is important for smooth operation. A ball or roller that projects too far can make the door difficult to close, while too little engagement can allow it to drift open. Align the catch and strike carefully and use the manufacturer's adjustment method to achieve reliable holding without excessive resistance.

Some Ives catch products are intended for cabinet doors or specialty applications rather than full-size passage doors. Check the product's intended use, dimensions, and mounting method before selecting it for a particular opening.

Finish can be coordinated with hinges, dummy trim, pulls, and other visible hardware after mechanical compatibility is confirmed. For replacement work, the existing catch model and strike dimensions are the best starting point.