58 x 20mm door strike plate packing shims for internal door latch alignment (image 1)

58 × 20mm Door Strike Plate Spacers | Latch Alignment Shims

White / 2mm / Pack of 5
£9.99
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58 x 20mm door strike plate packing shims for internal door latch alignment (image 1)
  • 58 x 20mm door strike plate packing shims for internal door latch alignment (image 1)
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  • 58 x 20mm door strike plate packing shims for internal door latch alignment (image 1)
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58 × 20mm Door Strike Plate Spacers | Latch Alignment Shims

58 × 20mm Door Strike Plate Spacers | Latch Alignment Shims

£9.99
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Internal Door Latch Alignment

Door Won’t Stay Closed?

A simple door strike plate spacer designed to help your internal door latch catch properly again.

Designed around a 58 × 20mm strike / keeper plate footprint. Please measure your existing plate before ordering.

Improve door-latch alignment by packing the strike plate forwards with a measured spacer shim.

Choose the required thickness, colour and pack size.

If your door closes but does not click shut, the latch may not be reaching the strike plate correctly. This striker plate shim provides a simple way to bring the existing plate closer to the latch without immediately moving it or drilling new fixing holes.

Important fitment note: this is not a universal tubular-latch spacer. It is designed around a strike / keeper plate measuring approximately 58 × 20mm. Latch case length or advertised latch size, such as “80mm tubular latch”, does not by itself determine the size of the strike plate supplied with that latch.

58 × 20mm Keeper Format  |  Measured Thicknesses  |  No New Holes

Key Features

✓ Helps correct a latch that is close to catching but does not quite reach the strike plate.
✓ Works as a door latch alignment packer behind your existing strike plate.
✓ Available in five measured thicknesses from 2mm to 10mm.
✓ White and black options available to suit different frames and fittings.
✓ A neat door not latching repair for suitable internal domestic doors.
✓ Approx. 58 × 20mm overall footprint with generous fixing-screw clearance openings.

A Quick Fix for a Common Door Problem

Internal doors can gradually stop latching because of slight movement in the frame, loose hinges, paint build-up, normal wear or a strike plate that sits just a little too far back.

This strike plate packing shim sits behind the existing plate and brings it forwards. It may help when the latch is not lining up front-to-back, while avoiding the need to reposition the plate, fill old holes or drill new ones.

Common Signs This May Help

  • The door closes but does not click shut.
  • The latch does not quite reach the strike plate.
  • The door opens again after being pushed closed.
  • The latch only catches when you push or pull the door.
  • The latch is lining up vertically but the strike plate sits too far back.
  • You want to avoid moving the strike plate to a new position.

Available Options

Colour White or Black
Thickness 2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm or 10mm
Pack Size Pack of 5, Pack of 10, Pack of 20

Check Compatibility Before Ordering

Do not order by latch length alone

An “80mm tubular latch” describes the latch mechanism / case size, not a universal strike-plate size. Different 80mm latches can be supplied with different keepers. This spacer should be matched to the existing strike plate measurements shown below.

This door alignment spacer is intended to fit behind your existing strike / keeper plate rather than replace it. Please compare the overall plate size, latch opening and fixing positions with the dimension image in this listing before ordering.

Best compatibility check:
  • Your existing keeper is approximately 58mm long × 20mm wide.
  • The latch opening is not obstructed by the spacer’s 28 × 12mm centre clearance.
  • Your fixing screws fall within the two large clearance windows.
  • The plate is flat enough for the spacer to sit neatly behind it.
Known 58 × 20mm-style hardware

The 58 × 20mm keeper format is used on selected latch and privacy hardware from manufacturers including Dale / Orpheus, SDS and UNION. Compatibility is determined by the actual strike plate fitted to your door, not the brand name alone.

Manufacturers may use more than one strike / keeper design across their ranges. Please do not assume that every Dale, Orpheus, SDS or UNION latch is compatible.

This product may help when:
  • The latch and strike opening line up vertically.
  • The latch is close to catching.
  • The strike plate needs bringing closer to the door.
  • Your existing keeper matches the 58 × 20mm footprint and openings shown in the listing images.
This product may not fit or solve the issue when:
  • Your strike / keeper plate is a different size, even if the latch itself is described as 64mm, 76mm, 80mm or another common size.
  • The door has dropped and the latch sits above or below the opening.
  • The hinges are loose or damaged.
  • The door or frame is swollen, twisted or warped.
  • The latch mechanism itself is faulty.

Suitable For

✓  Bedroom doors ✓  Bathroom doors
✓  Cupboard doors ✓  Internal timber doors
✓  Light domestic latch alignment repairs

Important: This door catch spacer is intended for internal doors only. It is not a security product or lock reinforcement component.

What You Will Receive

You will receive the selected quantity, colour and thickness shown in your chosen listing option.

  • Standard packs: Your selected number of spacers in one chosen thickness.
  • Screws: Not included.

Installation

1
 Remove the existing strike plate from the door frame.
2
 Place the selected spacer behind the strike plate.
3
 Refit the strike plate using suitable screws.
4
 Close the door carefully and check whether the latch now catches cleanly.
If the latch still does not catch, try a thicker spacer. If the strike plate sits too far forwards or the door becomes difficult to close, use a thinner spacer.
Screws Are Not Included Existing screws may remain suitable when using a thinner packer. A thicker spacer may require longer screws to maintain a safe and secure fixing into the door frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit an 80mm tubular latch?
Not necessarily. “80mm” refers to the latch mechanism / case size and does not guarantee a particular strike-plate footprint. This spacer is designed around a nominal 58 x 20mm strike / keeper plate. Please measure the plate already fitted to your frame and compare it with the listing size guide.
Which strike plates is this spacer designed around?
The spacer measures approximately 58 x 20mm, with a 28 × 12mm central clearance and large screw-clearance openings. It is intended for compatible keepers in the common nominal 58 x 20mm format.
Does it fit Dale, Orpheus, SDS or UNION latches?
It may suit selected hardware from these manufacturers where the fitted strike / keeper matches the 70 × 28mm footprint and openings shown. These brands use more than one latch and keeper design, so please measure rather than ordering by brand name alone.
Will this fix every door that will not stay closed?
No. This is designed to help when the latch is close to catching but the strike plate sits slightly too far back. Loose hinges, a dropped door, a warped frame or a damaged latch may require a different repair.
Which thickness should I choose?
Measure the approximate gap or test the smallest suitable thickness first.
Does the spacer go behind the strike plate?
Yes. The spacer sits between the door frame and the existing strike plate, bringing the strike plate closer to the latch.
Can I stack more than one spacer?
A single spacer in the correct thickness will normally provide the neatest installation. If spacers are combined, make sure the strike plate remains flat, stable and securely fixed with suitable screws.
Are screws included?
No. Your original screws may work with thinner spacers, although longer screws may be required when fitting a thicker strike plate packing shim.
Can this be used on a front door or external lock?
No. This product is intended for light internal domestic door alignment only. It is not designed as a security upgrade or lock reinforcement product.
What should I check when the latch is not lining up?
Check whether the latch is too high, too low or simply too far away from the strike plate. This door alignment spacer only moves the strike plate forwards. It does not change its vertical position.

Important Manufacturing Note

Manufactured using an additive production process. Minor surface lines may be visible and are a normal part of the manufacturing method. These do not affect normal use.

Product Details

✓  Made in the UK ✓  Rigid plastic construction
✓  White or black ✓  Multiple thicknesses
✓  Lightweight and compact ✓  Designed for internal doors
✓  Approx. 58 × 20mm footprint ✓  Nominal 58 × 20mm keeper format

Compatibility & Search Terms

58 × 20mm strike plate spacer, 58mm strike plate shim, 20mm keeper plate spacer, door strike plate packer, striker plate shim, latch keeper spacer, latch catch alignment packer, internal door latch spacer, tubular latch strike spacer, door catch packer, keeper plate shim, strike plate packing shim, door not latching repair, door won’t stay closed spacer.

Brand / range search terms: Dale latch strike plate spacer, Orpheus latch keeper shim, Dale Orpheus strike plate packer, SDS tubular latch strike spacer, SDS keeper plate shim, UNION latch strike plate spacer, UNION keeper plate packer. For selected compatible 58 × 20mm keepers only. Measure before ordering.

Brand names are used only to help identify potentially compatible existing hardware. This product is independently manufactured and is not made, endorsed or supplied by those manufacturers.

Simple Fix. Neater Door. No New Holes.

A small, practical repair part for one of those annoying everyday door problems.

Please check your door, strike plate dimensions and fixing positions before ordering. Designed around a nominal 58 × 20mm keeper format. Intended for internal domestic door repairs only.

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