Mortice latches are one of the most commonly used types of locks to secure doors in commercial and residential properties. Also called mortice locks, mortice latches are installed into a cavity (or mortice) in the edge of the door, hence the name mortice latches. There are two main parts of a mortice latch: the body which is installed in the door and a box keep installed in the doorjamb.

Types of mortice locks.

There are three main types of mortice locks: mortice latches, mortice sashlocks and mortice deadlocks.

Mortice Latches.

Mortice latches have no locking mechanism and are used to open and close doors using a door handle. The two most common types of mortice latches include tubular mortice latches and standard mortice latches.

Tubular mortice latches.

A mortice tubular latch consists of a narrow “tubular” barrel that has a latch. This latch is operated by turning a door handle or doorknob. Due to their size, tubular mortice latches are easier to fit. These are ideal for internal doors, such as passage doors.

76mm Matte Black Tubular Mortice Latch

This matte black tubular mortice latch is suitable for both commercial and residential use. It features bolt through fixing holes to suit a door lever on rose. It comes complete with fixing screws and dust socket. Can be used for fire-rated doors, including FD30 and FD60. Smaller tubular latches are also available, including 64mm Matte Black Tubular Mortice Latch.

Standard mortice latches.

Regular case mortice latches feature a larger case than tubular mortice latches. These are most often used when replacing an existing mortice lock or latch.

64mm Satin Stainless Steel Mortice Latch

This mortice latch features a solid brass latch and is certified to BS EN 12209: 2003 Grade 2. It includes a plastic back box and is manufactured by Zoo Hardware.

Mortice Deadlock.

A mortice deadlock is a door lock which is operated by a key. There are various types of deadlocks, including 3 lever deadlocks and 5 lever deadlocks. Three lever locks are ideal for internal doors that require a lock for privacy purposes whilst five-lever locks are better suited for doors that require a good degree of security.

Matt Black 3 Lever Key Mortice Deadlock

This 3 lever mortice deadlock is plated on pressed steel base metal and, when used with intumescent, will have a 30/60 fire rating. It comes complete with matching forend and strike plate as well as woodscrews.

Mortice Sashlock.

Sashlocks are a combination of a latch and a deadlock. Mortice sashlocks, sometimes misspelt mortice sash locks, can be used to both open and close doors plus, allow the door to be securely locked with a key from both sides.

Matt Black 2.5 Inches Euro Cylinder Mortice Sashlock

This mortice sashlock is plated on pressed steel base and is designed to be used with a Euro Cylinder. It is Certifire CF5531 and will feature a FD30/60 fire rating when used with intumescent. A wide range of mortice locks can be purchased at Ironmongery Experts, including the 152mm PVD Brass 3 Lever Horizontal Mortice Lock and the 127mm PVD Brass 3 Lever Horizontal Mortice Lock.

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