This mechanism integrates both the latching and deadbolt mechanisms into a single cartridge-style lock, encased in a metal box and protected by a metal plate where the latch and deadbolt protrude. A more elegant and secure type of lockset is the mortise case, typically found in higher-end homes.With the spring latch lock, the door handle (the handle, knob, or lever) is separate from the deadbolt cylinder and requires entry via a key inserted into both the deadbolt and the keyed handle.Deadbolts are often included with entry locksets.Įxterior locksets are entry sets, often with deadbolts, and are available with three types of mechanisms-spring latch (or cylindrical), mortise case (also called “mortise lock”), and multi-point. Entry hardware must be specified for handing. Any handle, knob, or lever with a key lock is called entry hardware. Entry locksets are like privacy hardware, but are keyed on one side of the door.Privacy locksets are typically used on bedroom and bathroom doors. They can be unlocked by an emergency release key from the exterior side. Privacy sets have operable handles, knobs, or levers but can be locked by a push button or thumb turn on the interior side of the door.They are typically used on doors that do not require security or privacy, such as closets, laundry or utility rooms, pantry, or mechanical rooms. Passage sets are non-locking with operable handles, knobs, or levers.Dummy sets have inoperable knobs or levers on one or both sides of the door, and are typically used in double door units in conjunction with ball or roller catches, or flush bolts.Interior locksets are further divided into four functions: Interior mortise case sets are more expensive and can be found in the highest-end homes. The majority of interior door locksets sold in the U.S.
Interior handles, knobs, and levers are available with two types of mechanisms-spring latch (or cylindrical) and mortise case. Handles are often combined with knobs or levers on the inside of the door, and these combinations are called “handlesets.” Numerous styles are available to match the design of every home and hardware suppliers typically present lockset collections by architectural style, such as Traditional, Craftsman, Modern, and Rustic. All levers must be specified for handing. Three basic types of locksets are available-handles, knobs, and levers. Sun Mountain distributes locksets from Rocky Mountain Hardware®, Ashley Norton, Emtek®, and other leading suppliers.
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