Door Latches: Your Key to Safety and Functionality

When it comes to ensuring proper functionality throughout your premises, nothing delivers like our range of door latches. Opt for our tubular and DIN standard mortice latches and eliminate concerns around operation and efficiency. Their design integrates seamlessly with a range of doors, ensuring high durability and functionality.

Convenience Meets Quality

Whether you're managing a large facility or renovating a property, our door latch locks offer convenience for many types of doors. From the simplicity of tubular latches to the robustness of large case mortice latches, we have a solution for every requirement. Say goodbye to complicated installations and frequent maintenance.

Install a latch where a door needs to be kept shut but not locked. Or, you could have a separate deadlock installed and need a latch so that when the door closes, it is held shut by the latch bolt. The bolt of a latch is retracted by depressing the door handle or turning the door knob. The door can then be opened and closed using the door furniture.

The type of latch you need will depend on the door, its location, its use, and the other items of door hardware that are installed. This is why we have different door latches for a wide range of applications. You can find out more by reading our ultimate guide to door latch types.

Application-Specific Latching Solutions

• Facility Management: Invest in our high-quality door latches designed for endurance and minimal upkeep. With DIN standard latches to compliment bathroom locks, sashlocks and deadlocks with the same standardised case dimensions.
• Construction and Building: Adapt our versatile latches to any door type—external doors and internal doors, single and double doors, fire doors, and more. With door latch plates supplied with the lock bodies, the door frame is covered and protected for a neat finish.
• Maintenance Contractors: Discover latches to suit a range of interior doors, ensuring a seamless flow of operation throughout the building. With different options for backset, case depth, and case size, stock up your vans and stores to cover every eventuality. 

Internal Door Latch Features

It’s not just about locking and latching doors; it’s about doing it in a manner that complements your built environment and its users.

• Ease of Use: Fitting and operation so smooth, it’s nearly effortless.
• Aesthetic Versatility: Choose from a range of forend and strike plate finishes to suit your door hardware.
• Adaptable Design: With models to compliment our range of door locks, including 5 lever insurance rated British Standard locks, this collection includes door latches for every premises.
• Versatile Products: Short latches for glazed panel doors, long tubular latches for door knobs, reversible handing for easy stock holding, roller catches for cupboard doors, tubular deadbolts for bathroom doors - we’ve got something for everyone. 

If it is locks you need, discover more about the range available in our comprehensive guide to UK locks.

Built to Last

Durability and longevity are at the core of our door locks and security product selection. Our latches withstand rigorous quality checks to offer you years of flawless operation. Make a one-time investment in our door latches and reap the benefits for years to come.

Why Choose Our Door Latches?

• Safety Assured: Certified latches that comply with UK safety standards.
• Customer Support: Comprehensive customer service that resolves your queries promptly. Our sales team is on hand for any technical questions or product queries so contact us today.
• Versatile Products: Fit a DIN standard or tubular latch for use with door handles or a roller catch for use with pull handles. 

Your Next Step with Latches and Locks

Your search for reliable, durable, and functional door latches ends here. Trust our catalogue to fulfil your specific needs and elevate the safety and convenience of your premises. Take a moment to explore our versatile collection and make a purchase that promises lasting quality. Invest in your peace of mind today.

Our mortice and rim night latches have their own category, as do our cylinder locks and lever door lock latches so explore our online range today to find the right locking solution for your premises or project. 

FAQs

Q: What is a door latch?

A: A latch is a mechanism with a protruding, sprung, beveled bolt that holds a door in a closed position. They are used with lever handles or knobs on non-locking doors, or doors fitted with a separate deadlock. 

Q: How do you measure a door latch?

A: There are two measurements to take - overall and backset. Overall - the lockcase depth from the faceplate to the very back. Backset - from the faceplate to the follower (the square hole that the handle spindle fits through).

Q: Are door latches a standard size?

A: In the UK, the most common size is 65mm overall with a 45mm backset (Imperial 2 ½” latch). This would be for a tubular or box latch, with longer lengths available up to 151mm (6”). DIN standard latches are standardised with an 88mm overall measurement and a 60mm backset. 

Q: Are door latches universal?

A: No, there is no one universal latch due to the different case sizes, backsets, finishes, and other aspects. Some models of latch are universal as in the latch bolt is reversible - they can be installed either way round because they’re non-handed. Some door latches are handed with a fixed latch bolt, some models are double action (the follower can turn both ways to retract the latch bolt). 

Q: Do door handles come with latches?

A: Usually, no. Door handles are typically sold in a pair with no lock or latch due to the different variants of latch available, plus some projects only require replacement handles. Door handle sets or ironmongery kits are available where multiple items are grouped together including locks and operating furniture.