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Tag Archives: latch
Gridlock tubular latch
Tubular latches are easy to fit with a standard tool kit, no complex morticing is required. They are perfect for using on contemporary designs of internal household doors where you are using lever handles on round roses where you can … Continue reading
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Tagged backplate, door handle, en12209, gridlock, latch, latch case, lever handle, lock case, lockcase, rose, tubular latch
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What is the backset of a lock or latch?
The backset is the distance from the front of the lock to the centre of the spindle as shown above. If you intend to use new locks on an existing door, replacing your old ones, you will need to ensure … Continue reading
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Tagged backset, commerical lockcase, domestic locks, existing door, latch, replacing old locks
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What is meant by “bolt through” door handles?
Bolt through door handles are the best way to ensure the handles don’t get pulled off in high use settings like schools & offices. Usually only available on round roses, the bolts go straight through the door AND the lock … Continue reading
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Tagged bolt through fixings, bolt thru', door handles, door handles on backplates, latch, lock case, round rose
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The handle description says the handle sets are “bolt through fixing”, what does this mean?
Door handles can be subjected to a lot of force which, over time, can loosen and wobble them free. Bolt thru’ fixing is the best way of fitting lever handles for a long, maintenance-free life span. Essentially, the bolts holding … Continue reading
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Tagged back plate, bolt thru', door handles, latch, lever handles, lock case
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I have a fire door in a specialist nursing home caring for vulnerable adults which…
…needs to be opened on a regular basis to allow access for staff but which also needs to discourage the residents from using it, for their own safety. Therefore it needs to be secure but easily opened daily and opened … Continue reading
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Tagged Add new tag, contact us, door handles, emergency exit, fire door, latch, lever handles, maglock, nursing home
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