Deltana DBC10 Drive in Ball Catch Steel

Product Description

The DELTANA DBC10 is a drive-in ball catch made from steel, designed to provide a simple, low-profile latching solution for interior doors. The ball catch installs directly into a drilled hole in the door edge, requiring no mortise or faceplate cutout. When the door closes, the spring-loaded ball engages the strike to hold the door in position without a traditional latch bolt. Each unit measures 0.5 inches in length, 0.5 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in height, making it well suited for lightweight cabinet and passage door applications. Installation is typically performed by carpenters, finish trim contractors, or experienced DIYers.

Drive-in ball catches like the DBC10 are commonly used in residential and light commercial settings where a positive but easily released door hold is needed. Typical applications include closet doors, cabinet doors, and interior passage doors where a full mortise latch is not required. The compact form factor allows installation in doors with minimal edge clearance. The steel construction provides durability for repeated daily use in standard interior environments.

Key Features

• Drive-in installation requires only a drilled hole — no mortise or faceplate routing needed
• Compact 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inch profile fits tight door-edge conditions
• Steel construction for durable, repeatable latching action
• Spring-loaded ball provides consistent door retention without a traditional latch bolt
• Sold individually (1 piece per sales unit)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style drive-in ball catch for standard interior residential and light commercial doors where a drilled-hole installation is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by carpenters or finish hardware installers. Drill a clean hole to the correct diameter and depth before driving the catch flush with the door edge using a mallet or press — avoid hammer blows directly to the ball or housing. Confirm the strike plate is aligned with the ball before final door hanging. No power should be required, but any adjacent electrical or mechanical systems in the door frame should be identified before drilling.