How does the Aerocatch system work?

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Stay away from Fakes

Fake #1 after test We have recently encountered a new generation of fake AeroCatch®. While very similar in packaging and appearance to the genuine articles, these counterfeits are nonetheless MADE FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS and pose SAFETY ISSUES.

Be wary of non-authorized dealers offering counterfeit product at cut-rate prices.

Genuine AeroCatch are manufactured from a high-performance engineered thermoplastic with all metal parts in stainless steel. Fakes are manufactured from poor quality non-reinforced plastic, and metal parts are nothing more than plated mild steel.

A comparison of Fake vs. Genuine AeroCatch follows. These photos detail the differences between counterfeit and genuine AeroCatch. For your own safety, please insist on the original design registered by Specialty Fasteners and Components (SFC)

The figures below are verified by a UK Test House and shows a comparison between the strengths of AeroCatch and that of the counterfeits (Fakes).

The result are for one single catch fitted to a bonnet at a time with the factory bonnet latch disconnected.

The figures show the force applied to a car bonnet being opened whilst the AeroCatch is in the closed position

Figures show when the catch failed.

AeroCatch

AeroCatch 637.5 kilogram-force = 1405.5 pound-force Fake One 154.5 kilogram-force = 1405.5 pound-force Fake Two 172.8 kilogram-force = 381.0 pound-force Fake Two 174.3 kilogram-force = 384.4 pound-force The results show that AeroCatch is on average 75% STRONGER than the fakes.

Comparison

FAKE	GENUINE	DESCRIPTION
		►FAKE Poor quality tooling and material leaves molding marks on both handle and link arm. ►GENUINE All molded components have an engineered finish.
		►FAKE Slide pin and spring manufactured from plated steel. ►GENUINE Slide pin and spring manufactured from stainless steel.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Registered design number in different font. ►GENUINE Registered design number set in a box.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE – Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE – All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.
		►FAKE Poor quality tooling and material leaves molding marks on both handle and link arm. ►GENUINE All molded components have an engineered finish.
		►FAKE Cross pin pivots are not fixed and could easily move out of position during use with the distinct possibility of failure. ►GENUINE All cross pivot pins are encapsulated.