AeroCatch Latches Overview

AeroCatch latches are well-known and de facto standard latches / pins to secure hoods, trunks and other bodywork in many forms of racing. They can be seen on rally cars, amateur club racing, off-road, professional road racing and everywhere in between.

When selecting which one to use, the selection may at first seem a bit overwhelming, but at the heart of it it’s actually pretty simple and with almost every combination of the differences available, there should be a perfect latch model available for you.

Here are the 4 basic configuration types and differences for the standard AeroCatch system:

• Mount: Whether you want the latch to be mounted from the top of the panel or from the bottom. The top-mount models are typically a bit easier to work with an install, making them more commonly used.
• Locking: The latches can come with an integrated key lock. This could be useful if you’re securing a trunk or anything that needs to be locked away.
• Finish: The standard finish is in black, but an optional carbon finish can be selected. There is no functional difference, just looks, between the two.
• Strike pin material: In most applications, the red anodized aluminum strike pin is by far strong enough. It is also and easiest to work with as it can be bent into a better shape if needed. Alternatively, you can get stainless pins.

To go straight to shopping for the pins that you want, go here or check out the handy overview of configurations below.