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spring bolt

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spring bolt [′spriŋ ‚bōlt]
(design engineering)
A bolt which must be retracted by pressure and which is shot into place by a spring when the pressure is released.

spring bolt, cabinet lock
A bolt having a beveled face; retracts when subject to pressure and springs back when the pressure is released; is self-acting when the door or drawer is closed.


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Spring bolt that consists of a pin which snaps from the hole and drilled inside the edge of lower track along with bottom of sash, is screwed to the base track or sill.
But before you check the spring's height, tap the bottom of the spring bolt to make sure it's seated properly.
Both versions support swing bolt, spring bolt, or deadbolt locking actions.
 
 
 
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