Aluminium & metal door locks
Guides to door locks, handles and accessories that suit aluminium and metal doors from brands including Adams Rite and Alpro
Adams Rite locks are a popular choice for securing commercial and industrial properties across the UK. Known for their robust construction and innovative lo...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Adams Rite 4104-12 mounting brackets (sometimes called faceplate brackets or mortice lock bridges) are used to secure Adams Rite mortice locks inside alumin...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Measuring the backset on an Adams Rite mortice lock is pretty straightforward, but it’s important to get it right—especially for compatibility with door sti...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 10:19 AM
One of the chief differences between a fire rated exit device and a non-fire-rated exit device is called the “dogging” feature. A dogging feature allows the...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Adams Rite locks are a popular choice for securing commercial and industrial properties across the UK. Known for their robust construction and innovative lo...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Adams Rite have changed the deisgn of the MS2200 lock case over the years. Follow this guide when you need to replace an old style lock. 1.The 2200 ser...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The 2018002 lock consists of a central gearbox with deadbolt cases or top and bottom shoot bolts which attach via a rod to a bracket on the lock case. The t...
Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 1:19 PM