Water Resistant, Trade-Quality Drop T Locks
Drop "T" Lock Stainless Steel
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has an offset or straight tongue available.
Features
- Adjustable Offset or Straight Tongues
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes or Studs
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.58
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock Only S/S 3 Way
Card Number. 1084.46
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a straight tongue.
Features
- Non-Adjustable Straight Tongue
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.57
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock Only S/S 3 Way
Card Number. 1084.47
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a straight tongue.
Features
- Non-Adjustable Straight Tongue
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Studs (Nuts Included)
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.57
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock S/Steel 8mm Shaft
Card Number. 1084.34
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a square shaft drive.
Features
- 8mm Square Drive Shaft
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
This lock can be used with rods, cam levers, or other similar accessories.
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock S/Steel Non Locking
Card Number. 1084.38
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It has an adjustable offset tongue, and is non-locking to allow easy access.
Features
- Adjustable Offset Tongue
- Non-Locking
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
This lock is commonly used in applications where access to items should not be impeded, such as safety equipment storage units.
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock Econ Series Stainless Steel
This Drop "T" Lock is a light-duty stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key-lockable for added security and has an adjustable offset or straight tongue.
Features
- Adjustable Offset or Straight Tongue
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Light Duty
- Water-Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- 1084.54 is key-lockable and padlockable
- Can be used with 1084.58 locking rods
This lock is not suited to heavy-duty use in mining or industrial applications.
Commonly used for light-duty applications on motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and toolboxes. Also used for marine and light vehicle body manufacture applications.
Drop T Lock Black Polyamide - Non Locking
Card Number. 11650.00
This Drop "T" Lock (also known as a Vector Lock) is a trade quality lock. It is padlockable, however it is non-key lockable to allow for easy access. It also has an adjustable cam with compression action.
Features
- Adjustable Cam
- Non Locking
- Extra Padlockable (Padlock Not Included)
- Mounting Holes
- Sits Proud When Fitted
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Black Polyamide Finish
- Gasket Sold Separately (11649.00)
- Optional Use With Rods
This lock is commonly used in applications where access to items should not be impeded, such as safety equipment storage units.
Vector locks assist with applying pressure to pinchweld rubber seals and foam tape through the compression action of the lock, and may also be used to secure loads.
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes, camper trailers, service vehicles and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Whale Tail Drop T
This Whale Tail Drop "T" Lock (named after the shape of the handle) is both key lockable and padlockable for added security. This lock is chosen mostly for its differing shape to the standard Drop "T" Lock.
Features
- Full Black Powder Coated
- Key Lockable
- Extra Padlockable (Padlock Not Included)
- Mounting Holes
- Sits Proud When Fitted
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Optional Use With Rods (1084.57)
Drop T Black Polyamide
Card Number. 1084.90
This Drop "T" Lock (also known as a Vector Lock) is a trade quality lock. It is key lockable and padlockable for added security, and has an adjustable cam with compression action.
Features
- Adjustable Cam
- Key Lockable
- Extra Padlockable (Padlock Not Included)
- Mounting Studs (Nuts Included)
- Sits Proud When Fitted
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Black Polyamide Finish
- Gasket Sold Separately
- Optional Use With Rods
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop T Lock Black Polyamide
Card Number. 1084.92
This Drop "T" Lock (also known as a Vector Lock) is a trade quality lock. It is key lockable and padlockable for added security, and has an adjustable cam with compression action.
Features
- Adjustable Cam
- Key Lockable
- Extra Padlockable (Padlock Not Included)
- Mounting Holes
- Sits Proud When Fitted
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Black Polyamide Finish
- Gasket Sold Separately (11649.00)
- Optional Use With Rods
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes, camper trailers, service vehicles and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Stud Rods & Guides
Card Number. 1084.58
These Zinc Plated Steel Rods and Guides are commonly used in conjunction with a variety of handles, most commonly Drop "T" Locks. The rods are 8mm in diameter, are 1100mm in length and are studded so that they can be attached to a lock's hole plate. They are supplied as a pair (i.e. 2 rods and 2 guides)
Suitable Drop "T" Locks for this product are;
| Rods & Guides | Drop T |
| 1084.58 | 1084.70 |
| 1084.71 | |
| 1084.73 | |
| 1084.74 | |
| 1084.51 | |
| 1084.52 | |
| 1084.54 |
Each pair of Rods and Guides comes with 2 Flat Washers, 2 Crinkle Washers, and 2 Circlips.
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes, camper trailers, service vehicles and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine, defence and service vehicles.
Holed Rods & Guides
Card Number. 1084.57
These Zinc Plated Steel Rods and Guides are commonly used in conjunction with a variety of handles, most commonly Drop "T" Locks. The rods are 8mm in diameter, are 1100mm in length and are fitted with holes so that they can be attached to a lock's stud plate. They are supplied as a pair (i.e. 2 rods and 2 guides)
Suitable Drop "T" Locks for this product are;
| Rods & Guides | Drop T |
| 1084.57 | 1084.46 |
| 1084.47 | |
| 1084.82 | |
| 1084.90 | |
| 1084.92 |
Commonly used in applications on trucks, utes, camper trailers, service vehicles and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine, defence and service vehicles.
Corrosion resistant Drop T locks for industrial vehicles
Drop T locks are a special type of lock characterised by their extreme sturdiness and reliable security features. The name “Drop T” comes from the shape of its handle, which is identical to the letter ‘T’.
Ovesco’s trade-quality Drop T locks are designed for industrial and worksite settings. Our robust stainless steel, zinc-plated steel and polyamide variations are ideal for trucks, ute tray backs, trailers and toolboxes. Highly resistant to corrosion, they’re also suitable for mining, marine and defence vehicles.
Browse our lockable and non-locking drop T locks and their specifications.
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FAQs
What are drop T locks?
Drop T locks are mechanical locking devices commonly used in commercial and industrial settings to secure doors, gates, cabinets, and storage compartments. They typically consist of a T-shaped handle that drops into a strike plate or catch to secure the door or panel in place when engaged.
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