What is the back set on a latch?

The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the spindle mechanism on the latch. Usually for a 63mm case measurement it will have a 44mm backset and for a 76mm case measurement will have a 65mm backset.

Are all door latches the same?

In the United States, there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches. Pack your locks with a 2-3/8-inch or 2-3/4-inch latch, depending on which backset you specify.

What does 40mm backset mean?

What is meant by ‘Backset’? ‘Backset’ is the distance from the front of the lock to the centre of the spindle as shown here. Almost ALL domestic mortice locks and tubular latches are supplied with either a 44mm or 57mm backset length. These equate to case sizes of 2.1/2″ or 3″ in imperial measurements.

How do I know what size door latch I need?

An easy way to choose which latch you need is to measure from the edge of your door to the centre of your door Stile. Choose the Backset which is closest to this measurement, and the handle will be as central as possible to the Stile on your door.

How do you adjust a latch plate?

To snug the door up you would move the strike plate toward the center of the door jamb. Move it away from the center if the strike will not seat when the door is closed. For minor adjustments, you may be able to loosen the plate and tap it in the direction you need. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws slightly.

What size do door latches come in?

Overall Latch Size = Backset We generally recommend that a 76mm Overall Latch Size is ordinarily the best size for most lever handles. However the shorter 64mm Overall Size should be used where the door is glazed, to minimize the risk of hitting the glass rebate when drilling to fit the latch.

Are door latches standard size?

Choosing Latches For Your Door Handles or Knobs The most common size has a casing which is 63mm in depth and the distance to the middle of the square operating spindle is 44mm. This size of latch is used for the majority of lever handles on back plates, where the width of the back plate is about 40-45mm.

How big is a 2 inch backset lock?

Keyed 2 inch backset entry leverset. Kwikset keyway. Fits doors with the standard 2 1/8″diameter cutout. Fits doors with standard door thickness of 1 3/8 to 1 3/4″. Includes all necessary hardware. Standard lever will hit screen if a screen is used. This is an keyed lock that uses our 2 inch backset passage latch.

Can you key a door with a 2 inch backset?

Sorry, we do not have any keyed locks available with a 2 Inch backset. If you need a keyed lock, you’ll need to order a single cylinder deadbolt to be used in conjunction with a passage function knob. You will need two bore holes for this set-up. It is actually very common to use a single cylinder deadbolt with a passage knob on exterior doors.

What kind of hinges do 2 inch backset locks use?

Heavy duty solid brass levers and lever plates with high grade clear coat. Brass strike plate. Heavy duty stainless steel 2″backset latch. This lever will work in both the new standard door prep, 2-1/8″ diameter face bore and 1″ diameter edge bore or older door prep 1 7/8″ diameter face bore and 1″diameter edge bore.

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