Questions and Answers for Prime-Line Drive-In Ball Catch with Strike, 3/4 in. x 1-3/16 in., Diecast, Brass Plated, Adjustable

A:  Sorry no matte black, but there is a oil rubbed bronze that's close to black https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Latch-Adjustable-Ball-Catch-15752/202097673

A:  Thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. No, this item is not available in a matte black.

A:  16 mm.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. The diameter of the catch assembly is 3/4". For faster service, be sure to take advantage of the LIVE CHAT option located in the middle right-hand side of your screen, where you can quickly connect to a representative for assistance. Otherwise, you can contact the manufacturer directly with your questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products by calling their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or by contacting them by email at info@primeline.net.

A:  1/8 to 3/16 inch.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. There is no set distance. It is an tension adjustment that is made by turning the ring on the face of catch. The face plate is mortised 1/16" into door. For faster service, be sure to take advantage of the LIVE CHAT option located in the middle right-hand side of your screen, where you can quickly connect to a representative for assistance. Otherwise, you can contact the manufacturer directly with your questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products by calling their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or by contacting them by email at info@primeline.net.

A:  I would not use these for anything but interior closet doors.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. There is no information to pass onto you if this will work since the item is not designed for your intended purpose. Our goal is to make your shopping experience as easy as possible, but sometimes there are products like this one that requires additional information in regards to the specifics of your existing and/or desired hardware. Please feel free to contact Prime-Line Products directly where a Product Specialist there can better assist you with your inquiry. You may also send photos in for us to visualize precisely what you are inquiring about. You may also send photos in for us to visualize precisely what you are inquiring about by calling their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or by contacting them by email at info@primeline.net. For faster service, be sure to take advantage of the CHAT option located in the lower right-hand corner of your screen, where you can quickly connect to a representative for assistance.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. The striker plate is 1 9/16"L x 1 3/8"W. For faster service, be sure to take advantage of the CHAT option located in the lower right-hand corner of your screen, where you can quickly connect to a representative for assistance. Otherwise, you can contact the manufacturer directly with your questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products by calling their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or by contacting them by email at prodtech@primeline.net

A:  Hello Rocky, and thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. Unfortunately we do not currently manufacture a ball catch with that feature. All our ball catches are constructed with the same, or similar design features as this one. For additional questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products, please call their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or contact them by email at info@primeline.net

A:  Thank you for your inquiry regarding this item from Prime-Line Products. A flat head screwdriver should be all you need to remove this item. Using caution (as you may be required to stand on a step stool or ladder with a screwdriver in hand), pry the flat head tip under the rim of the ball catch and pry it upwards carefully. For additional questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products, please call their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or contact them by email at info@primeline.net

A:  Another option. If you are replacing the same product because it failed, you can simply completely unscrew the threaded sleeve that holds the ball and spring and swap it with the new one. This sleeve screws in and out and is how you adjust the ball tension against the plate.

A:  Just did this today. The ball bearing had come out of my old drive-in ball catch. I pulled the spring out with pliers. There was a brass "X" at the bottom of the casing. Used mini needle nose pliers to pull the casing out of the door by grabbing part of the "X" with the pliers. It came right out easy!

A:  7/8 in. drill bit should be used at a depth of 1-1/4 inches. For additional questions regarding this item, or any other product manufactured by Prime-Line Products, please call their toll free number at (877) 649-9740, or contact them by email at