An RK Drums perforated stainless roaster drum on a weathered wood table

Hand-built in Georgia · Since 2002

Professional coffee roasters — made to last a lifetime.

Same roasting physics as a $20,000 machine.

RK Drums

Latch Replacement Kit / Latch Upgrade Kit for Pre-2008 Drums

$18.50

Buying Advice: This is the replacement latch for all drums. This will work for you if you've damaged your latch, or lost the T section of the latch. Simply requires drilling out the old riveted latch and bolting in this new latch with supplied bolts. This new lat ch also replaces the old pin and chain lid closing system which is no longer present on new drums (post 2008). This new latch permits one-handed operation while opening and closing the drum. Substantially easier loading and unloading. We are recommending at this time that everyone remove the chain/pin from their existing drum with a…

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Buying Advice:

This is the replacement latch for all drums. This will work for you if you've damaged your latch, or lost the T section of the latch. Simply requires drilling out the old riveted latch and bolting in this new latch with supplied bolts. This new lat ch also replaces the old pin and chain lid closing system which is no longer present on new drums (post 2008). This new latch permits one-handed operation while opening and closing the drum. Substantially easier loading and unloading. We are recommending at this time that everyone remove the chain/pin from their existing drum with a screwdriver and keep in a safe place in the event that a reinstallation becomes necessary. All new drums will ship with this new latch only. (read the Latch Review here)

Features

Stainless Steel Drum Latch
Mounting Hardware, Screws and Stainless Rivets

Included

Stainless Steel Latch
Mounting Hardware (bolts\screws)

Not Included

Everything Else :)

Notes to be Aware of:

Generally ships in 1 days
Requires Standard Hand tools to mount to your drum. (Screwdriver and/or a Crescent Wrench)
It is generally recommended not to leave this latch in the spring-loaded position while it cools as this may cause the latch to loose some of its natural tension.
Please attach to the drum, right or left of the stud for the stud for the pin/chain just off center, where the holes line up.
(Latch Installation Guide Here)