The Support Plate is designed to distribute the force of the spring evenly over the rod. This prevents the rod from bending or breaking and also helps to keep the spring from buckling. It is typically made up of strong and durable material, such as steel, to ensure strength and withstand high operating conditions.Attributes:• Provides a smooth surface for the spring to slide on the rod• Has high strength and wear resistance Applications:The Support Plate helps to keep the spring in place and also helps to distribute the force of the spring evenly over the latch assembly.