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248 Brass 41mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass
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248 Brass 41mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass
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Reliable Cabinet Security with Traditional Brass Craftsmanship
Finding the right balance between timeless joinery aesthetics and dependable internal security is essential when fitting out quality furniture. The 248 Brass 41mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass brings together solid manufacturing and straightforward key operation to give cabinetmakers, facilities managers, and homeowners total peace of mind. Designed specifically for surface or flush wooden cabinet doors, this straight cupboard lock secures belongings tidily while sitting neatly within traditional or contemporary furniture.
This model is supplied configured to pass, meaning multiple locks within this series share the same key pattern. In practical terms, this allows you to manage an entire bank of storage units, office cupboards, or display cases using one single key pattern. You no longer need to carry a burdensome ring of identical-looking keys just to access different cupboards in the same room. Doorfit is pleased to stock this dependable fitting to keep your timber projects secure, organized, and effortlessly practical.
Built from hardwearing brass components, this compact 41mm lock unit resists day to day wear and atmospheric tarnishing. Whether you are undertaking an extensive property renovation, fitting out a commercial reception, or restoring a much loved family heirloom, it provides smooth mechanical turning and clean alignment. It delivers the precise tactile engagement that joiners value in bespoke woodworking.
Case Width
41mm Profile
Material
Durable Brass
Mechanism
2 Lever Security
Keying Type
Keyed to Pass
Simplified Key Management
Managing keys across a residential study, workshop, school classroom, or commercial premises can quickly become a headache. Having a distinct key for every single cupboard door leads to mislaid keys, wasted working time, and regular lockouts. The straight cupboard lock to pass resolves this hurdle directly by ensuring each lock in the set shares matching key combinations.
Cleaners, maintenance personnel, and office staff can smoothly work through routine tasks without stopping to test multiple keys. When fitting cabinets side by side along a corridor or throughout a staff room, this single-key approach keeps everything completely unified. It delivers disciplined internal access without resorting to complicated, expensive electronic credentials.
Natural Brass Resilience
Brass has always been the material of choice for fine interior ironmongery, and with very good reason. Unlike cheaper pressed metals or poorly coated steels, solid brass offers continuous resistance to ambient moisture and routine wear. The body, face, and bolt provide a clean look that complements light and dark hardwoods alike.
Over months and years of daily operation, the internal levers maintain their balance and edge tolerances. The brass components interact with reduced friction compared to untreated ferrous metals. This keeps operation quiet, smooth, and pleasant whenever you turn the key, ensuring the hardware will not seize up or wear down prematurely under normal cupboard use.
Smart Engineering for Furniture and Cabinetry
The straight bolt design of this lock makes it straightforward to install in a broad selection of cabinet door styles. Because the bolt extends directly outward in a straight motion, it seats cleanly into a neat strike pocket cut directly into the cabinet carcass or an accompanying timber rebate. This straight action reduces the risk of binding, even if wooden doors experience slight seasonal shifts due to natural humidity variations.
Its compact 41mm profile makes it especially suitable for furniture where carcass space and timber depth are limited. Bulkier architectural deadlocks often demand deep morticing that compromises thin stiles or narrow drawer fronts. In contrast, this lock leaves ample structural timber untouched, protecting the integrity of your cabinetry while providing clean security.
Inside the case, the reliable 2 lever layout provides an ideal level of protection for day to day domestic and light commercial environments. It reliably prevents casual tampering, unintended openings, and unauthorized browsing by curious hands, keeping paperwork, tools, household medicines, and private collections safely put away behind closed doors.
Practical Guidance for Fitting and Maintenance
Installing this straight cupboard lock is an intuitive process for any proficient carpenter or confident DIY enthusiast. Before cutting into your timber, hold the lock body against your cabinet door to verify backset alignment, ensuring your external keyhole will clear any decorative beading or edge mouldings. Mark your cut lines with a sharp pencil or marking gauge to keep your mortice accurate and snug.
Once you cut the rebate to seat the lock flush against the inside timber face, bore the keyway through the door front cleanly. Drilling halfway through from each face helps avoid splintering the finished outer surface of fine woodwork. Secure the lock using suitable brass wood screws, taking care to pre-drill pilot holes to avoid splitting hard timber such as oak or mahogany.
Ongoing maintenance is refreshingly light. Periodic dusting around the key entry hole and a very light spray of dry PTFE or graphite lubricant into the mechanism once a year will maintain silky movement. Avoid using heavy grease or sticky oils inside the lever pack, as these attract airborne dust and workshop sawdust, which can impede lever movement over extended periods.
Comprehensive Product Details
Review the comprehensive technical overview below to ensure that the 248 Brass 41mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass matches the exact physical requirements of your cabinet project.
| Product Model | 248 Series Straight Cupboard Lock |
| Overall Case Width | 41mm |
| Internal Security Type | 2 Lever Mechanism |
| Bolt Style | Straight Bolt Projection |
| Keying Configuration | Keyed to Pass (Same key operates all locks in batch) |
| Base Material | Solid Cast and Pressed Brass Components |
| Keys Supplied | Supplied with matching keys |
| Recommended Applications | Wooden cupboards, credenzas, sideboards, office banks, display cases |
Common Use Cases Across Homes and Workplaces
Because of its tidy measurements and convenient keyed to pass functionality, this 41mm lock finds regular use in a wide variety of scenarios:
- Shared Office Environments Ideal for sideboards and filing cupboards where several team members need access to stationery and general files without managing separate keys.
- Bespoke Cabinet Making Excellent for fitted bedroom wardrobes, dining room dressers, and period style living room sideboards where discreet, high quality metalwork is needed.
- Educational Establishments Great for classroom resource cupboards and laboratory supply storage where teaching staff prefer a single master pattern key across multiple classrooms.
- Domestic Utility Spaces Handy for securing cleaning cupboards, laundry supplies, and household chemicals from young children while maintaining effortless access for parents.
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Specification
| Finish | Brass |
|---|---|
| Lock Backset | 11mm |
| Body Size (mm) | 41 x 22 |