Usage
This single-point cross-key mortise lock is designed for installation on wooden or metal doors requiring secure keyed access. Ideal for residential, commercial, or institutional settings where dependable security and standardized key management are needed.
Advantages
- Single-point locking offers straightforward, space-efficient installation suited to narrow profiles
- Operates with a standardized key system; convenient when ordering in multiples of two locks with the same key
- Compatible design supports integration into various door materials and styles
- Simplified usage and maintenance due to the basic mechanical construction
- Lacks advanced features such as electronic access or multiple locking points, limiting its use to low- to moderate-security applications
Specifications
- Mortise lock body in robust steel or zamak alloy housing; cross-type cylinder mechanism for keyed entry and locking action[1][6]
- Suits doors with thickness typically ranging from about 35 mm to over 44 mm (check specific model details); meets standard mechanical durability expectations[5][7]
- Lock case dimensions often around: length approx. 107 mm, width approx. 56 mm, depth approx. 13–23 mm (values may vary by manufacturer)[1][7]
- Cylinder designed for matching keys across paired locks; delivered per multiples of two locks sharing an identical key cut pattern[9]
How it works
The mortise lock is embedded into the door edge during installation. When the correct cross-type key is inserted and turned, it actuates a single latch point within the door frame—locking or unlocking access as required by the user.
