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Arrow R70 Deadlatch, RK, RL Series, 2-3/8" Backset, 2-1/4" x 1" Face
The Arrow R70 Deadlatch is a high-quality replacement latch bolt designed specifically for Arrow cylindrical locksets. Engineered for standard residential and light commercial applications, this latch features a guarded "deadlatch" mechanism. This means that when the door is closed and the auxiliary deadlatch plunger is depressed by the strike plate, the main latch bolt is locked in place, preventing "shimming" or "credit carding" attempts from the outside.
Built for durability and smooth operation, the R70 offers a standard 2-3/8" backset and a 1/2" bolt throw. It includes a standard faceplate designed to fit standard door preparations, making it an ideal choice for maintenance professionals and locksmiths repairing or upgrading existing Arrow hardware without the need for complex retrofitting.
Features:
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Enhanced Security: The deadlocking plunger prevents the latch from being retracted by external force when the door is closed.
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Standard Fit: Designed for the common 2-3/8" backset found in many residential and commercial doors.
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Smooth Operation: Precision manufacturing ensures crisp retraction and extension for daily use.
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Direct Replacement: Genuine Arrow part ensures perfect compatibility with specified Arrow lock series (typically RK, RL, or similar cylindrical series requiring R70).
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Bolt Projection: 1/2"
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Standard Latch Type: Dead Latch (Guarded)
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Lock Face Size: 2-1/4" x 1"
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Sliding Door and Barn Door Hardware
- Subcategory:
- Deadlocks
- Product Subgroup:
- Deadlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Type:
- Deadlocks
- Product Model:
- R70
- Face Plate:
- Rectangular Face
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Arrow R70 32D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Arrow R70 deadlatch fit a 2-3/8 inch backset door prep?
That's exactly what it's built for. The Arrow R70 is a 2-3/8 inch backset latch, the common backset on residential and light commercial doors. If your door is bored at 2-3/4 inches, this is the wrong latch and you'll need the 2-3/4 backset version instead.
2) Which Arrow locksets does the R70 latch replace?
The R70 is the replacement latch bolt for Arrow cylindrical locksets, typically the RK and RL series and similar cylindrical locks that call for an R70. It's a genuine Arrow part, so it drops into the existing lock chassis without retrofitting.
3) What is a deadlatch and why does the R70 have a plunger next to the latch bolt?
The small plunger beside the main bolt is the deadlocking feature. When the door closes and the strike plate depresses that plunger, the main latch bolt locks in place so it can't be shimmed or credit-carded from outside. A plain spring latch has no plunger and can be loided. If your strike plate is misaligned and the plunger drops into the strike hole instead of riding on the strike face, you lose that protection.
4) Will the R70 latch reach my existing strike?
The R70 throws the bolt 1/2 inch, which is the standard projection for a cylindrical deadlatch, so it lands in a standard ANSI strike lip without changing the strike. What matters more on a swap is strike alignment: the auxiliary plunger has to sit on the flat of the strike plate, not in the cutout.
5) My opening is an aluminum narrow stile storefront door - will the Arrow R70 deadlatch work there?
No. The Arrow R70 is sized for a standard cylindrical lock prep with a 2-3/8 inch backset and a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch face, which a narrow stile aluminum door will not accept. For ultra-narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 1830 series is a swing bolt bottom rail deadlock rated Grade 1 and designed for that stile width. Glass front installers working those openings should be looking at the 1830 rather than a cylindrical replacement latch.
6) Can I use an Adams Rite 5017 instead of the Arrow R70 deadlatch on a wood door?
They are not interchangeable parts. The Arrow R70 is a replacement deadlatch for Arrow RK and RL series cylindrical locksets, with a 2-3/8 inch backset, 1/2 inch bolt throw and a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch rectangular face. The Adams Rite 5017 is a complete wood door deadlock/deadlatch unit in the 5017 series, built around a 1-1/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch thick. If the door already carries an Arrow cylindrical lock and only the latch has failed, the R70 drops into the existing prep; the 5017 is a different lock case entirely and requires its own narrow-backset door preparation.
7) What should I use on a sliding wood door instead of the Arrow R70?
The Arrow R70 is a swinging-door part - it is the replacement deadlatch for Arrow RK and RL cylindrical locksets and relies on a strike plate depressing the auxiliary plunger as the door closes. For a sliding wood door, the Adams Rite 5500 series deadlock is the fit: it is a Grade 1 sliding wood door deadlock with a 1000 lb strength rating, built for doors 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch thick. Confirm your panel thickness against that range before ordering.
8) What size faceplate does the Arrow R70 come with?
A rectangular faceplate measuring 2-1/4 x 1 inches. That's the standard cylindrical latch face prep, so on most Arrow lock replacements the existing mortise in the door edge takes it as-is with no chiseling.
9) I need a deadlock for a sliding wood door, not a swinging door. Is this the right part?
It isn't. The R70 is a cylindrical latch that retracts with a knob or lever on a swinging door. For a sliding wood door, the Adams Rite 5500 Series deadlock is the one to look at, it's Grade 1 and covers 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch door thickness.
10) What else should I order with the Arrow R70 latch?
The R70 is the latch assembly only, faceplate included. It does not come with a strike plate, screws for the strike, or any lock chassis or trim. If you're rebuilding a beat-up opening, plan on a matching strike in the same finish, 605 or 630, so the door edge and jamb agree.
11) Does the Arrow R70 carry an ANSI Grade rating like the Adams Rite deadlocks?
The R70 is a component - the latch bolt assembly that goes inside an Arrow RK or RL series cylindrical lockset - so the grade belongs to the complete lock it is installed in, not to the latch. It is specified for commercial use with a 1/2 inch throw and a guarded deadlatch plunger that blocks shimming when the door is closed. If your specification calls for a Grade 1 deadlock as a standalone assembly, the Adams Rite 1875 two-point deadlock for roll-up doors and security screens and the 1830 series bottom rail deadlock are both Grade 1 complete units.
12) I need to secure a roll-up door - is the Arrow R70 an option?
It is not. The Arrow R70 deadlatch is built for a swinging door with a standard 2-3/8 inch backset cylindrical prep and a rectangular 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch face. Roll-up doors and security screens call for the Adams Rite 1875, a Grade 1 two-point deadlock that engages at two points across the opening. Keep the R70 for repairing Arrow RK and RL cylindrical locksets on conventional swinging doors.
13) What finishes is the Arrow R70 deadlatch available in?
Two: 605 bright brass and 630 satin stainless steel. Match the latch face to the lockset trim already on the door, 630 for satin chrome or stainless hardware, 605 for polished brass.
14) Is the Arrow R70 deadlatch rated for commercial use?
Arrow lists the R70 as a commercial part, and it's used in standard residential and light commercial openings. For high-traffic entrances taking constant cycling, plan on it as a wear item you restock rather than a one-time fix.
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