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product_id: 29952127
title: "Southco Inc M1-2A-13-1 Knob-End Push-to-Close Latch Southco Push to Close Latches, Fixed Grip for Perpendicular Door Configurations Latches - Push-To-Close Latches - Knob stores flush"
brand: "southco"
price: "R957"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Southco"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/29952127-southco-inc-m1-2a-13-1-knob-end-push-to
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Compact 4" x 2" size Push-to-close secure lock Surface mount easy install Southco Inc M1-2A-13-1 Knob-End Push-to-Close Latch Southco Push to Close Latches, Fixed Grip for Perpendicular Door Configurations Latches - Push-To-Close Latches - Knob stores flush

**Brand:** southco
**Price:** R957
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your space with style and ease!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Southco Inc M1-2A-13-1 Knob-End Push-to-Close Latch Southco Push to Close Latches, Fixed Grip for Perpendicular Door Configurations Latches - Push-To-Close Latches - Knob stores flush by southco
- **How much does it cost?** R957 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/29952127-southco-inc-m1-2a-13-1-knob-end-push-to)

## Best For

- southco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted southco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Flush Design:** Knob stores flush for a clean, professional look in any setup
- • **Durable Plastic Build:** Lightweight yet sturdy plastic material built to last
- • **Lock It and Forget It:** Push-to-close mechanism ensures drawers stay shut even on bumpy rides
- • **Precision Surface Mount:** Engineered for easy, secure installation on perpendicular doors
- • **Trusted Industrial Standard:** Top 10 ranked in Push-to-Close Latches with 4.5-star user approval

## Overview

The Southco M1-2A-13-1 is a compact, surface-mount push-to-close latch designed for perpendicular door configurations. Featuring a flush knob design and durable plastic construction, it offers reliable security with a twist-to-open mechanism, making it ideal for industrial and professional environments where secure closure and sleek aesthetics matter.

## Description

Great Product

Review: No more drawers popping open on the road trip! - These are quality door locks and even if you forget to push the button in before driving they stay locked. You have to twist them to open. This is a great design and we will buying more.
Review: Always awesome - Typical Southco product, unique and work great, can be tricky to install by their nature bit of a pain at times but be precise and theyre awesome.

## Features

- Model Number: MET326
- Item Package Length: 5.199999994696"
- Item Package Width: 5.199999994696"
- Item Package Height: 0.799999999184"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002IBAGGM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #165,699 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #8 in Push-to-Close & Slam Latches |
| Brand | Southco |
| Brand Name | Southco |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Finish Types | Unfinished |
| Included Components | Great Product |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 4"L x 2"W |
| Item Type Name | Great Product |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Southco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | M1-2A-13-1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | MET326 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Product Dimensions | 4"L x 2"W |
| UPC | 817382011155 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![Southco Inc M1-2A-13-1 Knob-End Push-to-Close Latch Southco Push to Close Latches, Fixed Grip for Perpendicular Door Configurations Latches - Push-To-Close Latches - Knob stores flush - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x8kFtRH2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will this latch fit a 3/4 in cabinet door?**
A: Yes, max is 19mm which is the same as 3/4”.here is the spec sheet.

https://www.southco.com/static/JDrawing/J-M1-2A-15.pdf

**Q: I bought the two pack and was wondering if these co e with the black nuts that screw on them?**
A: I've bought both the black and chrome in the past and they came with the plastic nuts.

**Q: When the push button is extended, is the latch retracted, or does it stay extended in both positions?**
A: The M1-2A-13-1 is a turn to open latch; please follow the link below for the Southco Inc. trade drawing:http://www.southco.com/static/JDrawing/J-M1-2A-1-3.pdfThere are other M1-2A latches with a pull to open function; please follow the link below for the Southco Inc. catalog pages:http://www.southco.com/static/Literature/m1-2a.en.pdfThe M1-2A-15-1 is a chrome pull to open; on the pull to open models when the knob is retracted the strike bolt locks, when the knob is out the strike bolt unlocks but remains spring loaded and keeps the door closed to a certain degree.The locking strike bolt is designed to prevent the door from opening if the cabinet contents shifts on moving vessels such as boats and RV's.

**Q: IS this suitable for outdoor applications?**
A: Per our supplier, this part is suitable for the outdoors

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No more drawers popping open on the road trip!
*by M***E on October 21, 2022*

These are quality door locks and even if you forget to push the button in before driving they stay locked. You have to twist them to open. This is a great design and we will buying more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Always awesome
*by B***R on February 13, 2026*

Typical Southco product, unique and work great, can be tricky to install by their nature bit of a pain at times but be precise and theyre awesome.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great replacement saddlebag knobs for Harley!
*by R***R on October 10, 2019*

These knobs went on my Road King. Worked good for replacements. Also, got them at an excellent price due to package being opened ...(knobs were in perfect working order).

## Frequently Bought Together

- Southco Inc M1-2A-13-1 Knob-End Push-to-Close Latch Southco Push to Close Latches, Fixed Grip for Perpendicular Door Configurations Latches - Push-To-Close Latches - Knob stores flush
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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-12*