Handles and Pulls (industrial) Specifications

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Physical Specifications

	Handle Type
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	Adjustable Handle		Adjustable handles, or clamping handles, can adjust to several positions.  Pulling up on the handle will disengage it and allow the stud or insert to remain stationary, allowing the user to move the handle to the desired position.
	Chest Handle Courtesy of H.A. Guden Co., Inc.		Carrying handles for chests, crates, or other similar applications.  Some chest handles are surface mounted, while others are flush mounted.
	Control Lever		Control levers are designed for electric or electronic equipment.
	Crank Handle		The crank handle consists of a handle at the end of a crank arm.  Crank handles are used as operating or positioning elements.  Cranks handles may be supplied with revolving or foldaway handles.
	Extruded Pull / Ledge Handle		Extruded pulls may be called pull plates or ledge handles.  They are surface mounted on the product and have an extruded pull surface.
	Flush Pull		Flush pulls are sometimes called cove handles, recessed handles or concealed handles.  They are mounted flush and have a "cove" where the hand grips the handle.
	Lever Handle		A handle for operating a latch mechanism. Lever handles may be supplied spring-loaded to ensure return to original position after use.
	Pull-out Carrying Handle		Pullout carrying handles for instruments, cases, and similar applications.
	Ratchet Handle		A ratchet handle is a combination of a crank and ratchet allowing faster, easier, and safer machinery adjustment.  The ratchet design allows convenient reversal of the handle direction.  The handle may be a revolving style.
	Tapered Handle		Tapered handles are heavy-duty handles that make an excellent grasp handle or machine shift lever.
	T-handle (Tee)		The handle is shaped like a "T."  It has handles on both sides of the mounting bar for easy gripping by the fingers.
	Two-point Handle (Pull)		Also called pull handles or U-handles.
	Other Handle Type		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary handle type.
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	Handle Material
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	Metal		The handle is made from any variety of metal materials.
	Plastic		The handle is made from any variety of plastic materials.
	Rubber		The handle is made from any variety of rubber materials.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary materials.
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	Height		The overall height of the handle measured from the mounting surface.
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	Handle Length		The overall length of the handle.
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	Center Spacing (Two-point Handles Only)		The center spacing of the mounting bores or studs.
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	Diameter (Tapered Handles Only)		The overall diameter of round knobs, or the largest width of non-circular knobs.
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Mounting Specifications

	Bore Diameter		The bore diameter, inside diameter of the insert, or outside diameter of the stud.
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	Mounting Type
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	Bushing		A bushing is inserted in the bore to limit the size of the opening, resist abrasion, or serve as a guide.
	Molded Thread		A thread is molded into the bore opening.
	Panel Mount		The knob or handle is inserted into a panel cutout and mounted to the flat surface using screws.
	Push-on / Plain Hole		The bore is simply a plain hole.
	Stud		A projecting stud is used for mounting.  The stud is usually threaded.
	Threaded Hole / Insert		The bore opening is threaded, or a threaded insert inserted into a plain hole.
	Thru Hole with Counter Bore		The mounting hole extends through the height of the knob or handle and is accompanied by a counter bore on top.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mounting configuration.
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Features

	Choice of Colors and/or Finishes		The handle is available in a choice of colors.
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	MIL-SPEC		The handle is manufactured to meet military specifications, MIL-SPEC.
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	Fold Away Handle		The handle is a foldaway type.
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	Revolving Handle		The handle is a revolving type.  Cranks are often supplied with revolving handles.
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	Angle Mounting		The handle can be mounted at an angle. Typically a fixed angle between 0 and 90º.
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	Grips		The handle is supplied with textured grips for positive handling.  The grips are typically constructed from a rubber material.
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	Indicator / Pointer		The handle has an integral indicator, which may include: a top indicator line, a side indicator line, a dot, an arrow, or a pointer.
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	Locking / Latching		The handle has latching capabilities.  Latching simply holds the handle in position.  It may also be capable of locking.
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	Key Lock		A locking handle will typically require a key for unlocking.  Locking will prevent the handle from being moved without a key.
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	Numerical Scale		A numerical scale is provided for position indication.
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