PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SELECTLOK'S RANGE OF STAINLESS STEEL DROP CHEST HANDLES.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SELECTLOK'S RANGE OF STAINLESS STEEL DROP CHEST HANDLES.

Built to Perform in Rugged Storage Environments

When you’re working with toolboxes, mobile storage chests, boat ice-boxes, truck bed compartments or fibreglass hatches, the hardware needs to deliver more than surface appeal. Common frustrations include:

  • Handles that protrude and snag in walkways or vehicle bodies

  • Weak materials that wear or corrode in salt-spray, wet or mobile environments

  • Poor ergonomics making heavy lids or chests hard to open or close

  • Finishes that look industrial rather than premium — undermining a build’s aesthetic

Professionals need a handle solution that is durable, low-profile, ergonomic and visually compatible with high-spec builds.

The Solution: A High-Spec Drop Chest Handle

Selectlok’s Stainless-Steel Drop Chest Handle meets these needs. Manufactured in grade 304 stainless steel, with a sleek ergonomic grip and flush-mounted design, it is built for demanding use.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Robust Construction: Made from 304 stainless steel — designed to withstand heavy use and resist corrosion in marine or mobile environments.

  • Ergonomic Grip: The wide, drop-chest style handle provides comfortable, confident access to lids, boxes or compartments.

  • Low-Profile Flush Mount: Minimises protrusion, reduces snag risk and blends cleanly into surfaces — ideal for tight-fit or high-traffic areas.

  • Sleek Finish: The polished stainless steel finish complements premium builds, whether industrial, transport or residential.

  • Versatile Application: Suitable for tool-boxes, storage chests, ice-boxes aboard boats, truck bed storage, fibreglass hatches and more.

  • Simple Installation: Front-fix installation for retrofit or OEM builds — effortless for trade professionals.

Technical Specifications

  Specification

  Value

  Notes

 Base Width

 90 mm

 Mount–surface width

 Base Length

 50 mm

 Mount–surface length

 Handle Width

 115 mm

 Grip real estate

 Weight

 0.195 kg

 Lightweight but robust

 Material

 Stainless Steel 304

 Marine-grade corrosion resistance

Finish

Polished Stainless

Premium appearance

Mounting Style

Front fix

Easy installation in retrofit or new builds

Why It Outperforms Generic Handles

  • Many drop handles are designed for indoor furniture or occasional use — this handle is built for mobile, outdoor and industrial environments, with 304 stainless material for corrosion resistance.

  • The wide ergonomic grip and drop-chest style handle provide markedly better usability for heavy lids and tool chests.

  • The flush-mounted design reduces protrusion and snag risk — critical in transportation, marine or high-traffic environments.

  • A premium finish makes it suitable not only for rugged builds but also for commercial, fleet or luxury fit-outs, bridging performance and appearance.

Ideal Application

  • Service van or ute bed storage chests where reliable, flush handles are needed under mobile conditions.

  • Boats and marine vessels: fibreglass ice-boxes or locker lids needing stainless hardware resistant to salt spray.

  • Outdoor tool storage boxes, trailer compartments or portable workshops where weather resistance and ergonomics matter.

  • High-end cabinetry or industrial enclosures where storage lids must look as good as they function.

If your build involves access lids, tool-boxes, marine storage or mobile compartments — and you need a handle that delivers durability, style and performance — the Selectlok Stainless-Steel Drop Chest Handle ticks all the boxes.

It’s a professional-grade solution built for demanding environments, yet finished beautifully enough for premium applications.

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