Sugatsune LAMP MC-37/BLK-1 Non-Magnetic Touch Latch – Black Push-to-Open Cabinet Catch

This is the latch that makes a handleless cabinet door actually work. Press the door and it pops open; press it closed and it stays shut. No knob to catch a hip on in a narrow hallway, and no magnet to weaken over time.

The Sugatsune LAMP MC-37 uses a mechanical push-push mechanism rather than a magnet, so its 17.6 lb (8 kg) holding force does not fade and will not be shaken loose by road vibration. That is precisely why RV and marine builders specify it over a cheap magnetic catch — an overhead cabinet that opens itself at 60 mph empties onto the floor.

The floating strike is the other half of the story. It shifts slightly during installation to absorb misalignment, so you are not chasing a perfect mount on a face frame that racked a little during assembly. Surface mount, no boring required.

Made in Japan by Sugatsune and supplied here as genuine factory surplus from RV cabinet production. The factory carton is marked MC-37F BK, item 140-058-064; Sugatsune America catalogs the same part as MC-37/BLK-1.

Key Features

• Genuine Sugatsune LAMP MC-37/BLK-1 — factory carton marked MC-37F BK
• Non-magnetic push-to-open, push-to-close mechanism
• 17.6 lb (8 kg) holding force that does not fade
• Floating strike self-aligns to absorb installation misalignment
• ABS body, polyacetal arm, polyamide strike
• Surface mount — no boring into the door face
• Latch body and floating strike included
• Made in Japan
• New OEM surplus, unused

Common Applications

• RV and travel trailer overhead cabinets
• Handleless kitchen cabinet doors
• Marine and boat cabinetry
• Van, skoolie and tiny house conversions
• Built-in furniture and media walls
• Toe-kick and appliance panel doors
• Office casework and reception millwork
• Display cases and retail fixtures
• Closet and wardrobe doors
• Workshop and garage cabinets

Condition

New surplus (unused, may show minor cosmetic wear from storage).

Shipping

Fast shipping from Ohio with tracking. Ships same or next business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it really open and close with just a push?

Yes. Press the door in and the arm releases and pushes the door open; press it closed and the arm latches again. There is no knob, pull or handle involved.

Is it strong enough for a cabinet in a moving RV?

It holds 17.6 lb (8 kg), and because the mechanism is mechanical rather than magnetic, road vibration does not walk it loose. This is the latch RV cabinet shops buy for exactly that reason.

Do I need to bore a hole for it?

No. It is a surface-mount latch — it screws to the inside of the cabinet and the strike screws to the door.

Are mounting screws included?

No. The latch body and the floating strike are included; supply your own screws to suit your material thickness.

What does the floating strike do?

It moves slightly within its plate so the latch still engages cleanly when the door and frame are not perfectly aligned. It saves a lot of shimming on older or racked cabinets.

Are these genuine Sugatsune?

Yes. These came out of the original Sugatsune factory cartons marked MC-37F BK with the Sugatsune America label MC-37/BLK-1. Made in Japan.