203 x 19mm Lever Action Flush Bolt Satin Aluminium
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Description
Reliable Secondary Leaf Security with the 203 x 19mm Lever Action Flush Bolt Satin Aluminium
When fitting timber double doors, achieving a tight, rattle-free closure on the passive leaf is often a persistent headache. Without solid anchoring at both the head and threshold, slave doors tend to flex, compromise acoustic seals, and leave the primary locking leaf feeling spongy under hand. Traditional slide bolts can be awkward to operate, prone to scratching decorative timber edges, and frequently jam when door leaves settle over time.
The 203 x 19mm Lever Action Flush Bolt Satin Aluminium resolves these alignment and security issues with an engineered internal lever mechanism that recesses flush into the door leaf. Whether morticed directly into the leading edge or fitted to the face of French doors, this hardware provides positive engagement with minimal effort. Flipping the discreet lever throws a robust 11mm diameter solid bolt directly into the frame or floor socket, securing the inactive door firmly in place.
Manufactured from durable satin anodised aluminium, this flush bolt combines long-term wear resistance with an understated, contemporary look that sits comfortably alongside modern architectural ironmongery. It delivers the strength required for high-traffic commercial environments while remaining refined enough for premium residential interiors.
Engineered Features and Operational Benefits
Smooth Lever Mechanism
The flip lever action provides balanced mechanical leverage, allowing you to engage or retract the bolt effortlessly without relying on stiff spring catches or awkward thumb slides.
Generous 16mm Throw
A full 16mm extension provides deep penetration into keeps and sockets, ensuring dependable security even if seasonal timber movement increases the floor clearance.
Satin Anodised Finish
The protective anodised surface resists oxidisation, scuffs, and finger marks, maintaining its clean matte appearance across years of routine opening cycles.
Complete Fixing Pack
Each unit comes supplied with a dedicated matching strike plate and colour-coordinated wood screws to guarantee a neat, professional installation right out of the box.
Stage by Stage Installation Guide
Stage 1 Marking and Morticing
Begin by positioning the bolt faceplate against the door edge, ensuring clearance from rebate steps. Scribe around the 203 x 19mm body and mortice out the pocket to a uniform depth of 25mm so the faceplate seats flush with the timber surface.
Stage 2 Routing the Bolt Channel
Drill an accurate vertical channel through the top or bottom rail of the door leaf to accommodate the 11mm diameter solid bolt. Clear out timber chips to allow smooth travel through the full 16mm throw without frictional binding.
Stage 3 Securing the Hardware Body
Insert the flush bolt assembly into the prepared rebate and pilot drill the fixing holes. Drive the supplied countersunk screws home firmly, ensuring the lever swings freely and remains fully sub-flush when retracted to prevent snagging the active leaf.
Stage 4 Strike Plate Alignment
Close the secondary door leaf fully and throw the lever to mark the exact centre point on the frame head or threshold. Recess the included strike plate neatly into the frame to create a firm, rattle-free pocket for the extended bolt.
Versatile Applications for Commercial and Domestic Doors
Pairing double doors effectively relies on choosing hardware that balances neat presentation with rugged utility. The 203 x 19mm Lever Action Flush Bolt Satin Aluminium is designed to perform seamlessly across a wide variety of architectural door styles and settings.
- Internal French Doors: Preserves clean sightlines in residential living spaces by hiding the securing mechanism within the door edge, preventing unsightly surface bolts from spoiling natural wood finishes.
- Commercial Meeting Rooms: Provides swift, reliable latching on double leaf conference room partitions where quick reconfiguration and dependable acoustic closure are required daily.
- Plant Rooms and Service Cupboards: Keeps secondary utility doors securely anchored against unauthorised entry while maintaining a simple manual release for maintenance staff.
- Rebated Timber Pairs: Easily integrates into stepped rebates on traditional timber doors without fouling rebated mortice locks or perimeter draught stripping.
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Dimension or Value | Practical Details |
|---|---|---|
| Faceplate Length | 203mm | Provides ample body length for stable leverage and secure fixing points along the stile |
| Faceplate Width | 19mm | Slimline profile tailored for standard 35mm and 44mm internal timber door leaves |
| Bolt Throw | 16mm | Generous projection ensures positive engagement into frame heads and floor sockets |
| Bolt Diameter | 11mm | Solid cylindrical metal construction resists shear forces and door bowing |
| Mortice Depth | 25mm | Compact internal recess depth maintains core strength within wooden door rails |
| Wing Dimension | 38mm | Provides solid seating and screw clearance during edge morticing |
| Base Material and Finish | Satin Anodised Aluminium | Non corrosive finish offering excellent abrasion resistance and visual versatility |
| Fixings Included | Complete Fixing Pack | Contains matching strike keep and wood screws for quick installation |
Professional Care and Long Term Maintenance
Anodised aluminium is inherently low maintenance, but regular inspections ensure that your door set remains smooth to operate throughout its service life. Over time, building movement and airborne dust can accumulate in the floor strike plate, creating resistance when the lever is actuated.
We recommend wiping down the faceplate periodically with a soft, clean cloth dampened in warm soapy water. Never use abrasive cleaning creams, wire wool, or harsh acid-based solvents, as these can breach the protective anodised layer. A light drop of light machine oil or silicone spray applied to the internal pivot points every twelve months will keep the lever mechanism throwing smoothly and prevent friction wear.
Not sure if this flush bolt is right for your requirements?
If you are selecting ironmongery for a complex commercial project or simply need advice on sizing and compatibility for your timber doors, our experienced technical team is on hand to help.
Contact Our TeamSpecification
| Finish | Satin Anodised Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 203 x 19mm |

