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ERA41796
Era 417-96 (Double Handed) 92Mm X 25Mm Rim Budget Lock Bzp
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Era 417-96 (Double Handed) 92Mm X 25Mm Rim Budget Lock Bzp
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Description
Reliable Utility Security with the ERA 417-96 Rim Budget Lock
Utility cupboards, electrical risers, and maintenance access hatches often present a unique challenge across commercial properties and residential developments. These doors do not require complex keyed security cylinders that demand careful master key management, yet they cannot simply be left swinging free or accessible to casual passers by. Property managers and maintenance teams require a practical, robust, and cost effective latching mechanism that deters unauthorised tampering while granting instant entry to engineers, plumbers, and emergency technicians carrying standard trade service tools.
The Era 417-96 (Double Handed) 92Mm X 25Mm Rim Budget Lock Bzp provides the definitive answer to everyday access management. Designed specifically for surface mounted applications, this compact budget rim lock eliminates the time consuming timber morticing associated with internal lock cases. By sitting directly on the inner face of the door leaf or cupboard frame, it provides reliable mechanical retention across service ducts, riser access doors, meter cupboards, and communal loft hatches.
Finished in resilient bright zinc plate, this hardware solution guards against corrosion in unheated plant rooms, external service enclosures, and damp basements. The universal double handed configuration guarantees that whether you are installing on a left hung access panel or a right hung riser door, the mechanical latch operates smoothly without requiring fiddly internal spring reversals or handed components.
Key Operational Advantages
Truly Reversible Handing
Fitted with a symmetrical bolt arrangement, this lock works effortlessly on both left hand and right hand doors. Site joiners do not need to disassemble internal components, helping keep installations fast and straightforward across multi floor riser projects.
Rapid Surface Installation
Featuring a narrow 25mm profile, this rim lock fixes directly onto the inside face of cupboard doors. You only need to drill a single clear passage hole through the door face for the budget operating key, saving hours of work on site.
Resilient Zinc Plating
Finished in heavy bright zinc plate, the case and internal slide mechanism are protected against atmospheric moisture, dust, and rust. This makes it an ideal pick for damp service ducts, boiler enclosures, and unheated access voids.
Universal Service Access
The lock functions via standard square drive budget keys, which are universally held by electricians, plumbers, and local utility providers. This setup prevents lock damage during urgent service calls and prevents lost key callouts.
Everyday Trade Performance and Dependability
When managing busy commercial offices, public buildings, or residential blocks, high specification mortice locks are often unnecessary for plain service ducts. The Era 417-96 (Double Handed) 92Mm X 25Mm Rim Budget Lock Bzp solves common maintenance issues cleanly by keeping installation fast and operation simple. Its slender design ensures it mounts neatly even onto lightweight timber frames where deep morticing could weaken the timber surround.
Maintenance personnel benefit directly from using standard budget keys. Rather than managing complex key cabinets or sorting through dozens of brass utility keys, technicians can walk onto any level, use a standard square drive key, and quickly reach cable trays, pipe runs, and ventilation controls. Once service checks are complete, a single quarter turn firmly secures the cupboard panel back in place, keeping public corridors tidy and child safe.
Manufactured by ERA, one of Britain's most recognised lock hardware brands, the internal mechanism is built to last. The positive deadlocking bolt moves smoothly without catching or binding on timber faces, providing consistent performance across decades of regular building maintenance.
Installation and Maintenance Workflow
Step 1 Positioning and Clearance
Position the lock body on the internal face of the door or access panel. Ensure the bolt aligns neatly with your frame strike or rebate cutout to guarantee seamless deadbolt engagement.
Step 2 Keyway Bore Drilling
Mark the central drive axis clearly onto the panel. Bore a clean circular clearance hole through the timber thickness so your square budget key can rotate freely without friction.
Step 3 Fixing the Lock Body
Secure the casing flush against the timber using appropriate wood screws. The pre-drilled flange holes allow fast, rigid anchoring that resists pulling and twisting forces during use.
Step 4 Final Testing
Insert the budget key to cycle the deadbolt into the extended position. Check that the bolt throws cleanly into the frame receiver with no rubbing, then apply an escutcheon if desired.
Detailed Specifications
Review the practical dimensions, materials, and mechanical layout of the ERA budget lock to confirm suitability for your joinery work.
| Specification | Rating or Standard | Practical Details |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ERA Hardware | Trusted UK manufacturer of architectural and domestic lock solutions |
| Product Code | 417-96 | Official model designation for the standard double handed rim unit |
| Case Dimensions | 92mm Height x 25mm Width | Slender footprint suitable for narrow door styles and timber stiles |
| Mounting Format | Rim Surface Mounted | Fastens directly onto inner door leaves without deep mortice preparation |
| Handing | Double Handed | Fully reversible design operates correctly on left or right hung doors |
| Material Finish | Bright Zinc Plate (BZP) | Corrosion resistant coating suited to internal utility and plant spaces |
| Operation Mechanism | Square Drive Budget Key | Accessible via industry standard square T-bar and budget drive keys |
| Typical Applications | Utility and Riser Access | Meter housings, service ducts, pipe shafts, and loft hatches |
Need Advice on Your Project Hardware?
Whether you are outfitting an entire commercial plant room or replacing individual locks on residential riser shafts, our technical hardware specialists are ready to help. Reach out to our Doorfit support team for bulk quantity discounts, schedule advice, and matched architectural accessories.
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| Manufacturer | Era |
|---|---|
| Finish | Zinc |
| Dimensions | 92mm X 25mm |