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  2. Category Commercial Door Locks
  3. Sub-Category Mortise Locks

Best Mortise Locks

About this Category

Mortise locks are recommended for use in commercial applications that are subject to frequent use and abuse. They are more durable and heavy duty than standard cylindrical locks and will therefore function better and last longer in such application conditions.

Best

Complete Mortise Locks
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Best - 45H0LH-626 Privacy Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

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Starting at: $825.00

This Best Access Systems 45H0LH-626 is a mortise lock known for its strength and durability. It is the perfect solution for commercial and institutional facilities such as schools, hospitals and government applications.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Privacy
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  • Lever retracts the latch and unlocks the outside lever
  • Thumbturn locks and unlocks the outside lever

Inside

Privacy
  • Lever retracts the latchbolt unless it is locked by thumbturn on the inside
  • Closing the door will unlock the outside lever.
  • Emergency release unlocks the outside lever

Outside

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Best - 45H0NH-626 Passage Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

Multiple Options and Finishes Multiple Options

Starting at: $698.00

This Best Access Systems 45H0NH-626 mortise lock package includes a lock body, a lever, a rose, an armored front and a strike. This specific lock operates with the passage function in which both the inside and outside lever are free for immediate egress at all times.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Passage
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  • Lever retracts latchbolt at all times

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Passage
  • Lever retracts latchbolt at all times

Outside

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Best - 45H7ABH-626 Office Function with Deadbolt Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

Multiple Options and Finishes Multiple Options

Starting at: $909.00

This Best Access Systems 45H7ABH-626 mortise lock operates with the office with deadbolt function. It can be locked or unlocked by toggle or by rotating a key in outside cylinder to project the deadbolt. It is unlocked by turning a key in the outside cylinder and placing locking toggle in the unlocked position. The inside lever retracts the deadbolt and latch simultaneously.

Entrance or Office with Deadbolt
  • Lever retracts the latchbolt unless it is locked by 20 degree rotation of thumbturn
  • Deadbolt is thrown or retracted by 90 degree rotation of thumbturn
  • When locked, lever will retract the deadbolt and latchbolt simultaneously
  • Inside lever is always free

Inside

Entrance or Office with Deadbolt
  • Lever retracts the latchbolt unless it is locked by 20 degree rotation of thumbturn
  • When locked, key will retract the deadbolt and latchbolt simultaneously
  • Lever remains locked until the thumbturn is returned to vertical position

Outside

view Best Storeroom Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose Mortise Locks

Best - 45H7DH-626 Storeroom Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

Multiple Options and Finishes Multiple Options

Starting at: $790.00

This Best Access Systems 45H7DH-626 is an ADA compliant, storeroom function mortise lock that conforms to ANSI/BHMA a 156.13 series 1000 Grade 1 standards for operation and strength, and Grade 2 standards for security.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Storeroom
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  • Lever is always free

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Storeroom
  • Lever is always locked and requires a key for entry

Outside

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Best - 45H7INL14H-626 Classroom Intruder Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

Multiple Options and Finishes Multiple Options

Starting at: $961.00

This Best Access Systems 45H7INL14H-626 mortise lock operates with the classroom intruder function for extra protection. The outside lever can be locked or unlocked using a key in the inside or outside lever. The inside lever remains free at all times.

Classroom Security Intruder Latchbolt
  • Key locks or unlocks the outside lever and retracts the latchbolt
  • Lever is always free

Inside

Classroom Security Intruder Latchbolt
  • Key locks or unlocks the outside lever and retracts the latchbolt
  • Lever retracts the latch bolt, unless it is  locked by key

Outside

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Best - 45H7RH-626 Classroom Function Complete Mortise Lock with Lever and Rose

Multiple Options and Finishes Multiple Options

Starting at: $882.00

This Best Access Systems 45H7RH-626 is a complete, classroom function mortise lock with a lever and rose. It is designed to fit doors that are 1-3/4" thick with a backset of 2-3/4". It is supplied with the H style rose that measures 2-3/4" in diameter.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Classroom
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  • Lever is always free

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Classroom
  • Key  locks and unlocks the outside lever and retracts the latchbolt
  • Lever retracts the latchbolt unless the lever is locked by key

Outside

Best

Mortise Lock Bodies
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Best - 45HCA-LT Privacy Function Mortise Lock Body

Starting at: $338.00

This Best Access Systems 45HCA-LT is a privacy function mortise lock body that is supplied with the outside front plate, strike and mounting screws. This package does not include levers, roses or cylinders.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Privacy
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    Inside
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    Outside
Privacy
  • Lever retracts the latch and unlocks the outside lever
  • Thumbturn locks and unlocks the outside lever

Inside

Privacy
  • Lever retracts the latchbolt unless it is locked by thumbturn on the inside
  • Closing the door will unlock the outside lever.
  • Emergency release unlocks the outside lever

Outside

view Best Storeroom Function Mortise Lock Body Mortise Locks

Best - 45HCA-D-626 Storeroom Function Mortise Lock Body

Starting at: $338.00

This Best Access Systems 45HCA-D-626 is a storeroom function mortise lock body with strike and faceplate. A key outside retracts the latchbolt. The lever outside is locked at all times. The lever inside retracts the latchbolt and is never locked.

  • Series: 45H
  • Function: Storeroom
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  • Lever is always free

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Storeroom
  • Lever is always locked and requires a key for entry

Outside

More About Best

For almost 80 years BEST product line has built a reputation as a premiere provider of high quality mechanical access solutions featuring the interchangeable core and masterkey system. Best is the former name of a publicly traded door hardware and lock manufacturer. Originally founded in 1925 as Best Universal Lock Company by Frank Ellison Best, the privately held company relocated from Seattle, Washington to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1938, where operations expanded and evolved. Currently, product offerings are now marketed under the Best brand, which is one of several trademarked corporate divisions for dormakaba
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