Our separate, ‘Classic Chromework’ catalogue shows items offered for the replicar, ’kit’, andreplacement parts market, using original tooling for British ‘classic’ models.

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VISUAL INDEXProducts are arranged into eightgroups, as illustrated. Or use theProduct Finder (overpage), with part-number index at rear of the catalogue.

LOCKSAEXTERIORHANDLESBLATCHINGSYSTEMSCLATCHES& CATCHESDINSIDECONTROLS

SPECIALITYHINGESFGRABS &TRIM ITEMSGASSOCIATEDHARDWAREH

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Ashtrays G12

Alignment plate & pin D30

Anti-burst latches D18-22

Armrest G4

‘Block’ hinges F11-14

Boot/bonnet hinges F9

‘Buckle’ inside release E1

Budget latches D1-6

‘Butterfly’ ignition lock A17

Cam-form latch bars A14, B22

Carriage keys D2

Caulking cams B22

Centre mechanisms C32-34

‘Chest’ handles G15

‘Claw’ latches D15-17

Coat hooks G4

Cold-store latch C38

Column locks A18

‘Compact’ handles A11

Compartment locks A1-8

Compression latch C21-22

Compression locks A1-2

Connecting rod E2

Cubby-box locks A15

Deadbolt systems C34-37

Decking brackets H8

‘Deep-dish’ paddles C13-19

Desk lock A15

Diecast cams B22

Diecast hinges Section F

Diecast paddles C5

‘Disc’ latches D20-21

Door buffer assembly D27

Door hold-backs D23-26

Door ‘private’ locks A9

Draw-latches D28-29

Drink holder G5

Drop-T (series) C23-30

Dust covers A3, C29

Emergency stop-switch H6

End-bolts D7-10

Engine cover latches D27-29

Equilateral recess handles B4

Escutcheon covers D1-3

Filler caps H1-5

Filler neck-ends H2,4

Finger-pulls A3

Fixed-key fastener A7

‘Flap’ handles B28

‘Flush case’ inside releases E2-3

Flush outside handles B28

Flush-fit grab handles G13-14

Foamed grab rails G1-3

‘French’ hinge F9

Grab handles, diecast G10, 11, 16

Grab handles, moulded G6-9

Grab rails, steel cored G1-3, 6-7

Handhold, steel cored G3

Hanging-strap handle G5

‘Heavy-duty’ handles B14-17

Heavy-T handles B16

Hinges, lift-off F1-6

Hinges, moulded F1, F5

Hold-backs D23-26

Hold-down catch D27

Hook-latch paddles Section C

Hook-latch, remote operated D26

Hooked budget latches D6

Ignition lock barrels A17

Ignition switches A17

Inside handles E6-8

Inside door releases E1-5

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Lashing ring H8

Latch bars, comp. locks A10

Latch bars, handles A14, B22

L-handles, easy fix B4

L-handles, surface mount B5

‘Lift-up’ handle G15

Linkage clips E4

Locking filler caps H1-4

‘Lowline’ handles B11

Mini slam handles D14

‘Model 21’ latch C21-22

Moulded budget latches D1

Moulded hinges F1, F5

Moulded slam latches D7

‘Oval’ paddle latches C1,2

Over-centre catches D28-29

‘Paddle’ latches Section C

Paddles, ‘deep dish’ C13-19

Paddles, reverse-flap C15

Paddles, rotary latching C10

Paddles, 2-way action C11, C17

Padlockable handles B12

Padlockable latches C4, C 16, C26

‘Plant-on’ handles B9-10

‘Private’ door locks A9

‘PSV’ special handles B8

Pull handles, locking B30

Push-button handles B23, 27

Push-button locks A15-16

Quarter-turn fasteners A7-8

Recess grab handles G13-14

Recess-T handles B3

Remote controls E1-5

Rod latches C34-37

Rotary ventilator H7

‘Security’ budget latch D4

Semi-flush ‘pull’ handle B30

Semi-flush recess latch C20

‘Series 400’ latches D18

Sill-button E1

Slam latches D7-14

Slam systems C31-33

Spring bolt D6

Spring-loaded escutcheon E8

Square-drive locks A2, 7

Stainless ‘block’ hinges F14

Stainless budget latch D2

Stainless grab handles G15

Stainless hinges F3-8

Stainless steel handles B12, 13

Stays, mechanical E11-14

Steering column locks A -18

Striker plates D30

Support stays E10-13

Surface-mount latch C38

Switch, emergency-stop H6

Switches, ignition A17

T-handles, easy fix B1-3

T-handles, surface-mount B6, 7

Tie-down ring H8

Titan handles (series) B14-15

Tool-operated locks A7, 8

‘Torpedo’ diecast hinges F6

Traditional locking handles B17-21

Tractor latch D19

Tri-locks A7

Turnbutton locks A12, 13

Valves, vacuum-relief H5

Vehicle door locks A9

Ventilator, rotary H7

‘Waterproof’ paddles C3-4

‘Weathershield’ handles B16

‘Weathershield’ locks A6

Window-lift handles E9

Window hinge F10

Window regulators F10

PRODUCT FINDER(subject index)

See rear of catalogue for part-number index

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‘ONE-KEY’SYSTEMS -

MATCHED SETSWBH can provide ‘matched-

sets’ of products, allaccepting the same key

number (‘FS’ or double-sided‘FT’ series), with ‘customised’

keys bearing an identifyinglogo-disc.

Locking fuel caps foron-road & off-roadvehicles (H1-5)

‘Drop-T’ flush latches,single- and multi-point(C23-30)

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‘Model 21’ flush-fittingcompression latch(C21-22)

‘Customised’ keys with moulded head containing your logo disc.

Compartment locks, includingcompression-action and tool-operated models (A1-10)

Low-profile‘turnbutton’ locks(A12-13)

‘Paddle’ latchesincluding ‘reversed-flap’models (C1-19)

Locking handles,‘L’ & ‘T’ designs(B1-22)

Push-button exteriorhandles (B23-27)

‘Oval’ paddle-latchmodels (C1-2)

New ‘Weatherproof’paddle latch (C3-4)

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LOCK & KEYSPECIFICATIONS

Most WBH locking products usethe ‘disc’ or ‘wafer’ type of lockcylinder, based on zinc-diecast

bodies of 12.5 mm diameter, with 5brass tumblers. Several lock

series are available, as illustratedhere, and we can also match

competitors key types (‘92’, ‘Ronis’,‘DLP’, and some Japanese and

American series).

Keys are normally steel, fluted, cut,stamped and barrelled before nickel-plating to 5 microns thickness. Thisensures smooth operation with no

sharp edges and good wear-resistance.

Lock products are made as ‘mixeddiffers’ (typically, 20 different key

numbers per 100 units) or ‘keyed-alike’,using a single, common key number.To special order locks can be built in

pairs, sets etc. Spare keys or ‘blanks’are readily available.

PIN-TUMBLERLOCKS

Special types of lock usemachined brass pin-tumblermechanisms, which allows

greater security and increasedcorrosion-resistance.

‘CUSTOMISED’KEY-HEADS

Where substantial volumes areinvolved, a customer’s name or

symbol can be ‘coined’ onto a steelkey, or created as a coloured ‘logo

disc’ within our large-size mouldedkey-heads. This can be done with

any of our key series.

MOULDED KEY-HEADS WITHNICKEL-SILVER BLADESAs an option, both ‘FS’ & ‘FT’ keys canbe supplied with nickel-silver blades forcomplete corrosion resistance. Thesekeys use moulded heads, in two stylesas shown, with key number stamped onjoining ‘strap’ or on separate stainlesssteel ‘tally’.The larger key-head contains a circularrecess which accepts a logo disc for afully-customised product. Anilluminated key-head of same size isalso available.

‘FS’ Key SeriesThese distinctive ‘hexagon’-headed keysare cut on one side only (‘single-entry’), and fluted on both faces sothat cylinders resist screwdriver entry.The range has 80 combinations(‘differs’) from FS 876-955, which canbe extended to 180, maximum.This is our standard series for handlesand small locks and cannot be master-keyed. Keys can be ‘coined’ with a logowhen volume is sufficient.

‘FT’ Key Series‘Coffin’-headed ‘FT’ keys are cut on bothsides (‘double-entry’) for greaterconvenience. The range has 75combinations (‘differs’) which can beextended to 180, maximum, in range FT101-225.This series is used for our more recentproduct designs and cannot be master-keyed.

‘S’ KEY SERIESA double-entry series used mostly in lockingfiller caps. It is similar to ‘FT’ but hasdifferent fluting and seven ‘cuts’, allowingup to 500 ‘differs’. It is used with speciallock cylinders having larger-sized tumblers,thus achieving higher levels of security forautomotive applications.

Asymmetricmoulded head

Standard ‘S’series keys

‘Large-size’ mouldedhead with logo-disc

‘FT’ coffin-bowstandard key shape

‘FS’ Hexagon-bowstandard key shape

‘FS’ key withcoined logo

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‘CONTRACT’DESIGNS

TO CUSTOMERSPECIFICATION

With 3D-design capabilty, WBHcan create entirely new

conceptual designs on a ‘contractbasis’ if volumes are significant.

The products are exclusive to thecustomer, with full tooling costs

being charged. Some recentprojects are illustrated here.

Proven ability to design andmanufacture latches and operatingsystems to meet most demandingspecifications.

Locks are manufactured using advancedcasting technology, with large number of designs already available. Ability tocreate new variants, including‘matching’ of other key types andexpertise in pin-tumbler assembly forhigher- security applications.

In-house polishing to the higheststandards and expertise in plating,powder-coating, and other finishingmethods.

In-house pressure diecasting,machining, and pressworkingoperations, with extensive experience of injection moulding and ‘foam’moulding techniques and all methods of welding and mechanical assembly.

WBH is approved to ISO 9001 standardsand meets quality requirements of major automotive manufacturers.

Door-hinge for the JCB backhoe excavator, madein composite materials and incorporating aninvestment-cast base-plate for welding onto door-frame. The complete hinge is over 300mmin total width and is an example of the structureswhich can be made in high-strength mouldedmaterials.

Emergency-escape systems for buses and coaches, manufacturedfor Percy Lane Products. Note: some versions are available forgeneral sale, subject to contract conditions.

Complete lock-set for London Taxis International,makers of the world-famous “black cab.” The set usesthe patented ‘CAPS’ high-security key system, which isavailable for incorporation into other locking products.

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EXPLANATION OFSYMBOLS

These symbols are usedthroughout the catalogue to

explain characteristics of eachproduct illustrated.

Features: Special points whichdistinguish the WBH product from othermakes.

Operation: How does the product work?What does it do?

Movement: The direction and amountof travel with handles, latches, etc.

Fixing: Method of installation anddetails of fitting.

Key types: With locking products, thevarious key series available.

Finish: Types of surface finish offeredas standard.

Materials: Whether stainless or mildsteel, diecast, or moulded materials.

Options: Various ways in which an itemcan be customised.

Testing: Details of testing carried outand performance results.

Use With: Guide to mating parts withinthe WBH range.

Alternative to: Noting where WBHproducts are equivalent to industrystandards.

Economy: Where an item representsexceptionally good value for money.

FINISHING TECHNIQUES

WBH has an unrivalled reputation for theappearance and high-quality finish of itsproducts. The following processes are operated,and we will recommend the most suitabletreatment for a particular application.

Clear zinc plating: Zinc with clear chromatepassivate, usually to 8 microns thickness. Gives abright finish and moderate corrosion resistance,suitable for indoor use, and can be applied toboth pressed and diecast parts.

Olive-drab: Higher-specification zinc finish,giving some 150 hours salt-spray resistance.Used for WBH lock cylinder barrels.

Corrosion-resistance can be improved byspecifying an increased thickness of zinc plating(up to 50 micron), or by sealing with sodiummetasilicate to achieve up to 500 hours salt-spray resistance.

Chromium plating: A technically demandingprocess, operated in accordance with BritishStandard 1224. All parts are carefully polishedin-house, before plating with copper, nickel, andfinally chrome. The thickness of the nickel layer(up to 25 microns) determines corrosionresistance, and can give many years’ service inall-weather conditions. Our top-quality polishingmethods achieve a mirror-finish on plated items(usually diecast, but also pressed-metal).Satin chrome and black chrome are specialrefinements of the above techniques.

Powder coating: A polyester powder is appliedelectrostatically, and is then thermally cured toproduce a semi-gloss paint finish (pre-treatmentwith chromate or phosphate bath is essential forgood adhesion). This gives good appearance ondiecast or pressed parts, with excellent corrosionresistance for exterior applications. Generallyblack, but almost any colour can be matched byRAL-International colour code.

Full-gloss or textured powder coating arerefinements of the above techniques.

Albufin: A decorative and wear-resistant finishin which diecastings are polished and platedwith copper and nickel before dipping in aspecial lacquer. After thermal curing thisdevelops a brilliant gloss, and a variety ofcolours can be achieved, including gold. Highly-suited to bathrooms, and top-of-range home andcommercial fittings.

Plastic-coating: Nylon or PVC can be bonded topressed-steel components; for instance grabhandles.

Encapsulation: Steel or diecast components(such as latch ‘claws’ or key heads) are placed ina die, and a moulded material is injected topartially enclose, or ‘encapsulate’ the part with atough, wear-resistant coating that improvesappearance and function

‘Foamed’ moulding: A relatively new process inwhich a solid ‘insert” is completely moulded-around with expanded polyurethane foam, to givea thick, resilient covering (see WBH grab rails,G1-4). The die cavity is usually etched with atextured finish, which is reproduced upon the‘skin’ of the moulding. Most colours can bematched by RAL-code.

Stainless steel: Can be polished to satin or high-gloss finishes. Can also be etched and powder-coated where totally “fail-safe” surface isrequired.

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Certificate No:FM 35684

BS EN ISO 9001: 2000

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