Latch bolt projection is the length the latch bolt.
Mortice lock door thickness.
Most mortice locks other than some of these less than robust products coming in from the far east will have a face plate of 25 mm and a case thickness around 16 to 18 mm.
The minimum door width is 45mm or 1 75 inches.
Standardized heavy steel case is smooth easy to mortise and assures snug and solid fit in door mortise.
Backset mortise lock 2 75 70mm backset mortise locks for doors 1 75 44mm thick and over lock specifications.
These measurements over the years have standardised for a standard external door 44mm thick door.
1 2 reasons to use a mortise lock.
Vital interior working parts are made of solid hot forged brass or steel for a lifetime of trouble free operation.
To use a mortise lock your door must be thick enough to accommodate it.
Also known as passage handles these handles do not lock.
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In addition to lasting twice as long as standard door handles these mortise mount into a cutout in the door to withstand vandalism.
Mortise locks how to order 68 xxx rabbeted door strike used with all 1 5 38mm 2 51mm 2 5 64mm backset locks 6300 6800 series features.
If you want to improve your door security just know that this type of lock offers far better protection against intruders than the common cylinder locks.