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Rittal TS Lock Insert Double Bit
Secure your critical automation processors, VFD drives, and main power breakers against unauthorized tampering and harsh wash environments. The Rittal 8611160 Double-Bit Lock Insert is a direct factory-certified hardware replacement engineered to restore an airtight mechanical latch to your master electrical enclosures. Deployed throughout Tommy Car Wash Systems equipment rooms, this robust lock insert keeps heavy-duty Rittal series enclosure doors tightly compressed against their rubber perimeter gaskets.
The backroom of a high-volume express tunnel is a severe environment; high humidity, vibration from high-pressure pumping stations, and airborne chemical mist put constant stress on panel doors. If a latch insert becomes stripped, loose, or corroded, the enclosure door fails to maintain its tight NEMA seal, putting hundreds of thousands of dollars in delicate PLCs and electrical contactors at risk of moisture damage. Machined from high-strength die-cast zinc, this Version F 3mm double-bit insert delivers a crisp mechanical rotation that forces the door latches into a uniform compression lock.
Key features and benefits include:
- Seamless Rittal Cabinet Matching: Engineered as a direct drop-in insert for standard Rittal comfort handles, folding lever handles, and mini-comfort setups across TS, SE, CM, and PC model enclosure doors.
- Corrosion-Proof Die-Cast Core: Heavy zinc construction withstands chemical degradation and high humidity without rusting or freezing up over time.
- Double-Bit Security Profile: Standardized 3mm double-bit layout restricts access to certified maintenance technicians, protecting high-voltage breaker layers and complex automation logic.
- Eliminates Panel Vibration: Provides a clean, positive mechanical lock that prevents the cabinet door from rattling or shifting due to nearby tunnel blowers or high-pressure pumps.
- Part Number: 8611160
- Insert Configuration: 3mm Double-Bit
- Material Composition: Precision Die-Cast Zinc Alloy
- Compatible Enclosure Doors: Fits Rittal TS 8 Stainless Steel, SE, CM, PC, IW, and 3-part EL modular cabinet door handle systems.
When swapping out a damaged or stripped latch insert, unbolt the handle housing assembly from the inner panel face to prevent dropping tiny retention hardware behind live wire runs. Apply a very thin layer of dielectric or lithium grease to the rotating zinc cams before sliding the new insert into place. This ensures a frictionless, buttery-smooth key rotation and extends the operational life of your cabinet handles for years to come.
90 Days Warranty
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