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248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass
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248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass
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Reliable Cabinet Security with the 248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass
When you need dependable, uncomplicated security for fine furniture, office cabinetry, storage cupboards, or bespoke joinery, the classic 248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock To Pass delivers timeless performance. Crafted from durable brass, this traditional straight cupboard lock brings together time-tested mechanical engineering with the practical convenience of keyed alike operation. Supplying your premises with consistent, high-quality hardware ensures that everyday access remains effortless while maintaining the necessary barrier to safeguard tools, private records, office supplies, or household valuables.
Available directly through Doorfit, this 63mm straight lock has been specifically manufactured to pass. This means that if you choose to install multiple units throughout a single room, an entire commercial office, or across a suite of bespoke furniture, each key supplied works across every lock in the set. You no longer have to carry an unwieldy bundle of individual keys to unlock a run of matching cupboards. It offers an elegant, straightforward hardware solution for cabinetmakers, maintenance engineers, and discerning homeowners alike.
Case Width
63mm (2.5 Inch)
Locking Mechanism
2 Lever Security
Keying Profile
Keyed To Pass
Material Construction
Solid Brass Finish
The Advantage of Keyed to Pass Convenience
In many commercial, residential, and educational environments, keeping track of separate keys for adjacent doors quickly becomes frustrating. When locks are keyed to differ, finding the right key takes up unnecessary time and leads to cluttered keyrings. The to pass specification resolves this problem with minimal fuss.
Because these locks share the same internal lever combination, authorized key holders can open any cupboard in the facility with a single key. This setup is popular in retail spaces, offices, staff breakrooms, and workshop storage runs, where team members require quick access without having to label and cross-reference dozens of matching keys.
Durable Solid Brass Engineering
Brass has long been the preferred material for high-grade cabinet furniture, and with good reason. It provides natural resistance to atmospheric corrosion, smooth mechanical movement, and an attractive golden hue that complements natural timber, painted veneers, and modern laminates alike.
The solid brass faceplate and moving bolt within the 248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock ensure long service life without seizing or binding. Internal friction is kept low, meaning keys insert smoothly and turn cleanly across thousands of operational cycles without excessive wear on the internal levers.
Understanding the Straight Cupboard Lock Configuration
Locks designed for furniture and cabinetry are generally classified by how the bolt throws and mounts onto the door stile. A straight cupboard lock features a deadbolt that projects directly out from the side of the lock case, allowing it to throw into a matching keep or a neatly mortised slot cut directly into the cabinet frame.
This configuration makes the lock suitable for single cupboard doors hinged on the left or the right, as well as flush mounting behind cabinet framing. The 63mm overall case dimension provides a practical balance between strength and depth, leaving ample timber around the lock body so that the structural integrity of your cabinet doors is never compromised during joinery work.
Whether you are repairing an antique credenza, renovating Victorian built-in wardrobes, or fitting out brand-new contemporary cabinetry, this straight lock delivers neat proportions, robust construction, and straightforward installation.
Ideal Applications and Practical Uses
The versatile nature of a two-lever lock keyed to pass makes it a staple piece of hardware across numerous settings. Its balanced design delivers sufficient security to prevent opportunistic access while avoiding the complexity and bulk of higher-rated architectural mortice locks.
- Commercial Offices and Shared Spaces. Ideal for runs of stationary cupboards, filing cabinets, and staff lockers where team members require shared access using a single, unified key profile.
- Retail Displays and Back-of-House Stockrooms. Protect valuable retail stock, sample cabinets, and point-of-sale cupboards from wandering hands while allowing retail associates to operate all cupboards using one key.
- Domestic Bedrooms and Living Spaces. Great for securing home office desks, sideboards, medicine cupboards, and linen presses where keeping curious children away from contents is paramount.
- Schools, Colleges, and Workshops. Perfect for tool stores, science laboratory benches, and storage areas where teachers and technicians manage multiple storage units quickly.
- Bespoke Cabinetmaking and Restoration. A favourite choice among master joiners and antique restorers seeking an authentic brass appearance that operates with modern reliability.
By standardising your hardware selection with this lock, maintenance and management become exceptionally simple. There is never any need to hunt down unique key blanks or keep master charts of which key unlocks which cupboard door.
Comprehensive Product Specifications
Review the key technical attributes below to ensure the lock fits your project requirements cleanly before carrying out joinery preparation.
| Technical Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Reference | 248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock |
| Overall Case Width | 63mm nominal width |
| Security Level | 2 Lever internal mechanism |
| Key Operation | Keyed to pass (identical keying across stock) |
| Keys Supplied | Supplied complete with matching pattern keys |
| Bolt Style | Straight throwing brass deadbolt |
| Material and Finish | Natural polished brass casing and components |
| Handing Suitability | Universal cupboard door application |
Step-by-Step Installation Advice
Installing the 248 Brass 63mm 2 Lever Straight Cupboard Lock is a clean, straightforward job for any carpenter, joiner, or confident DIY enthusiast. With a sharp wood chisel, a pencil, and an appropriate drill bit, you can achieve a flush, professional finish in just a few minutes.
Begin by marking the desired position of the lock body against the inner stile of the cupboard door. Ensure you leave adequate clearance from the outer edge so the lock remains square. Next, measure the exact distance from the front faceplate to the centre of the keyhole. Transfer this backset measurement carefully to the front face of the door and drill a neat pilot hole for the keyway.
Once the keyhole has been cut and shaped, offer the lock body up to the inside face of the door. Mark out the mortise depth or recess for the faceplate and use a sharp chisel to pare away the timber until the lock sits flush against the wood. Secure the lock body with appropriate brass wood screws to match the finish.
Finally, close the cupboard door and turn the key so that the brass deadbolt marks the cabinet frame. Chisel out the receiving pocket or attach a matching striking plate to receive the bolt. Always test the lock several times with the door open before latching it shut, confirming that the key turns cleanly through both levers without binding.
Care and Ongoing Maintenance
Brass hardware requires very little day-to-day upkeep to remain in peak condition. Over time, natural brass develops a gentle, attractive patina that blends beautifully with age-worn timber. If you prefer to maintain a bright, reflective shine, the faceplate can be polished periodically using a soft microfibre cloth and a mild metal polish suitable for brass.
For the internal mechanism, avoid using thick grease or sticky oil sprays that can attract household dust, sawdust, and grit. A light puff of dry graphite powder applied directly into the keyway once a year is all that is required to keep the two levers gliding effortlessly over each other.
A tiny application of dry graphite lubricant maintains lever alignment and ensures your keys slide and turn smoothly for years to come.
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Specification
| Finish | Brass |
|---|---|
| Lock Backset | 18mm |
| Body Size (mm) | 63 |