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Arrow R71 Deadlatch, RK, RL Series, 2-3/4" Backset, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Face
The Arrow R71 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 R71 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 R71).
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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:
- R71
- Face Plate:
- Rectangular Face
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Arrow R71 32D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What Arrow locksets does the R71 deadlatch replace?
The R71 is a genuine Arrow replacement latch bolt for Arrow cylindrical locksets, specifically the RK and RL series and similar Arrow cylindrical locks that call for the R71 latch unit. Because it's the factory part for those series, it drops into the existing door prep without retrofitting. If your Arrow lock body calls out a different latch number, order that number instead, since cylindrical latch units are not interchangeable across families.
2) What does the deadlatch plunger on the Arrow R71 actually do for security?
When the door closes, the strike plate depresses the small auxiliary plunger next to the main latch bolt, which locks that bolt in the extended position. That stops shimming or credit-carding the latch open from the outside. It only works if the plunger lands on the strike face rather than dropping into the strike opening, so strike alignment matters as much as the latch itself on an exterior or tenant-entry door.
3) Is the Adams Rite 5017 a substitute for the Arrow R71 deadlatch in an Arrow cylindrical lockset?
No. The Arrow R71 is a replacement latch bolt made to drop into Arrow RK and RL series cylindrical locksets, with a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch rectangular face and a 1/2 inch bolt throw. The Adams Rite 5017 is a wood door deadlock/deadlatch with a 1-1/4 inch backset built for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is a complete lock case rather than a latch unit that installs into an existing Arrow chassis. If the goal is repairing an Arrow cylindrical lock, the R71 is the part that fits; the 5017 is a different lock entirely and would require its own door prep.
4) What deadlock works on a sliding wood door, since the Arrow R71 does not?
The Arrow R71 is a deadlatch for Arrow RK and RL cylindrical locksets on swinging doors, where the auxiliary plunger rides against the strike plate to deadlock the latch. A sliding door has no strike face for that plunger to work against. The Adams Rite 5500 Series is a deadlock made for sliding wood doors, rated Grade 1, for doors 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch thick.
5) Will a 1/2 inch throw latch engage my existing strike?
The R71 throws 1/2 inch, which is the normal projection for a cylindrical deadlatch and matches standard commercial and residential strike prep. Where it gets missed is gap: if the door has shrunk or the frame has settled and the gap runs wide, a 1/2 inch bolt can sit shallow in the lip. Shim or reposition the strike rather than looking for a longer latch, since cylindrical latch throw is fixed.
6) Is the Arrow R71 latch a rectangular faceplate or a drive-in style?
It comes with a rectangular faceplate, the flat square-cornered plate that screws to the door edge. A drive-in latch with no plate will not substitute where the door edge is already mortised for a rectangular face, and the reverse is also true, so match the plate style to the mortise you already have in the door.
7) I need a deadlock for a narrow stile aluminum door or a sliding door, not a cylindrical latch. What should I look at instead?
The R71 is a cylindrical latch unit for an Arrow bored lockset, so it is the wrong family for a narrow stile or sliding opening. For ultra-narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 1830 Series swing bolt bottom rail deadlock is the Grade 1 option. For sliding wood doors, the Adams Rite 5500 Series deadlock covers 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch door thickness. For a wood door deadlock or deadlatch at a 1-1/4 inch backset, the Adams Rite 5017 is the standard duty choice, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors.
8) Can an Arrow R71 deadlatch secure a roll-up door or a security screen?
No. The R71 is a replacement latch bolt for Arrow RK and RL cylindrical locksets with a 1/2 inch bolt throw and a 2-1/4 inch rectangular faceplate, intended for standard hinged door preparations. For roll-up doors and security screens, the Adams Rite 1875 is a two-point deadlock built for that application and rated Grade 1.
9) For a 1-3/4 inch wood door that needs a standard duty deadlock rather than a cylindrical latch repair, what is the option?
The Arrow R71 addresses a different need: it is the guarded deadlatch that goes back into an existing Arrow RK or RL cylindrical lock, in finishes including 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, and 630 satin stainless steel. If the opening instead needs a self-contained deadlock, the Adams Rite 5017 is a wood door deadlock/deadlatch with a 1-1/4 inch backset, standard duty, for 1-3/4 inch doors.
10) What finishes does the Arrow R71 deadlatch come in for matching existing doors?
Four finishes: 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, and 630 satin stainless steel. The only exposed piece is the faceplate on the door edge, so property managers replacing latches across a building usually just match the lock trim already on the door rather than worrying about a perfect finish sweep.
11) Is the R71 deadlatch rated for commercial traffic or is it a residential part?
Arrow classes the R71 as a commercial part, and it's used in light commercial as well as residential openings. It is a latch, not a deadbolt, so on an opening that needs real forced-entry resistance it should be paired with a separate deadbolt rather than relied on alone.
12) Does the Arrow R71 come with a strike plate, or do I order that separately?
What's supplied is the latch unit with its rectangular faceplate. A deadlatch only deadlocks correctly against a strike whose face supports the auxiliary plunger, so if you're changing latch style or the old strike is worn or misaligned, plan on a matching strike as a separate line item.
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