Elesa's new GN722 series of 180° operation spring latches are designed for use in steel fabrications or assemblies where quick and low cost positioning or locking is required with a simple manual activation. They are specifically designed to function in arduous and dirty environments such as in the production of jigs and fixtures, in clamping devices and assembly installations, for locking, fixing and securing components and parts in 'dirty' or 'messy' work places such as those where dusty materials are involved. This would include production and manufacturing or service situations such as shipbuilding, mining, agriculture, etc.