What is a flush bolt?

Flush bolts are used to secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, projecting into the frame head and into a floor strike. In this application, the active leaf would typically have a lockset which latches into a strike mounted on the edge of the inactive leaf.

What is a door striker?

When discussing door hardware, a “strike” or “door strike,” refers to the metal plate or assembly that’s installed into or onto a door frame to “catch” the latch or bolt to hold the door closed. You’ve seen thousands, maybe millions, of door strikes in your lifetime.

Why is it called a Suffolk latch?

By the 1700s, iron latches were in common use in England. It was at this time that the generic term “Suffolk Latch” came into existence. An architect called William Twopenny is reputed to have designed and named the Suffolk Latch and the later design, Norfolk Latch.

What is a French door flush bolt?

Designed with your French door system in mind, the Metal Push Flush Bolt quickly locks your inactive door panel by simply sliding the latch into a locked position.

Are strike plates necessary?

Strike Plate This is the plate the latch-tongue, or deadbolt-tongue will connect with. It should sit flush with the door jamb. Any passage or privacy set needs to have a strike plate for the door to latch. Additionally, deadbolts need a strike plate to properly lock.

What is a Norfolk latch?

The Norfolk Latch was a marked transition away from hand-crafted skilled workmanship to mass produced, machine-made. Although similar in operation to a Suffolk Latch, the Norfolk latch was usually made from cast iron and attached to a back plate made from machine rolled steel.

What are the different types of door latches?

The different types of door locks and handles include knob locks, padlocks, levers, deadbolts and padlocks.

• Padlocks. A padlock is not permanent and comes in different ranges of sizes.
• Deadbolts.
• Lever Handle Locks.
• Knob Locks.
• Cam Locks.
• Euro Profile Cylinders.
• Mortise Locks.
• Wall Mounted Locks.