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Arrow R73 Springlatch, RK, RL Series, 2-3/4" Backset, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Face

Arrow R73 Springlatch, RK, RL Series, 2-3/4" Backset, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Face

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Arrow R73 Springlatch, RK, RL Series, 2-3/4" Backset, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" Face

The Arrow R73 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:

  • Enhanced Security: The deadlocking plunger prevents the latch from being retracted by external force when the door is closed.

  • Standard Fit: Designed for the common 2-3/8" backset found in many residential and commercial doors.

  • Smooth Operation: Precision manufacturing ensures crisp retraction and extension for daily use.

  • Direct Replacement: Genuine Arrow part ensures perfect compatibility with specified Arrow lock series (typically RK, RL, or similar cylindrical series requiring R70).

  • Bolt Projection: 1/2"

  • Standard Latch Type: Dead Latch (Guarded)

  • 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:
R73
Face Plate:
Rectangular Face
Department:
Door Hardware

Arrow R73 3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the Arrow R73 latch used for, and which Arrow locks does it go into?
The R73 is a replacement latch bolt for Arrow cylindrical locksets, specifically the RK and RL series. It is the working latch unit inside the lock, not the lockset itself, so it is what you order when the latch is worn, sticking, or damaged and the chassis and trim are still good.
2) Is the Arrow R73 a plain springlatch or a deadlatch?
It is a guarded deadlatch. Alongside the main latch bolt there is an auxiliary plunger; when the door closes and the strike depresses that plunger, the main bolt locks in position so it cannot be shimmed or credit carded from outside. That only works if the plunger lands on the strike plate face rather than dropping into the strike opening, so strike alignment matters on install.
3) Can I use the Arrow R73 latch on a sliding door or a narrow stile aluminum door?
No. The R73 is a cylindrical latch for a swinging door bored for an Arrow RK or RL lockset, so it needs a standard cross bore and edge bore. For a sliding wood door you would look at the Adams Rite 5500 Series deadlock, which Adams Rite builds for sliding wood doors at 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch thickness, and for ultra narrow stile aluminum the Adams Rite 1830 Series bottom rail swing bolt deadlock is the Grade 1 option.
4) Can an Adams Rite 5017 deadlock be used in place of an Arrow R73 latch?
No. The Arrow R73 is a replacement latch bolt for Arrow RK and RL series cylindrical locksets, with a 2-3/4 inch backset and a 2-1/4 by 1-1/8 inch rectangular faceplate. The Adams Rite 5017 is a standard duty wood door deadlock/deadlatch in its own 5017 series, built around a 1-1/4 inch backset for a 1-3/4 inch thick door. The two are different devices at different backsets, so the 5017 does not drop into an Arrow cylindrical chassis. Pick the R73 when you are rebuilding an existing Arrow lockset, and the 5017 when you are installing a complete deadlock in a wood door prepped for a 1-1/4 inch backset.
5) I need a deadlock for a sliding wood door - is the Arrow R73 the right part?
No. The Arrow R73 is a replacement latch bolt for Arrow RK and RL series cylindrical locksets on swinging doors, carrying a 2-1/4 by 1-1/8 inch rectangular face. For a sliding wood door, the Adams Rite 5500 series deadlock is the purpose-built option, a Grade 1 lock rated to 1000 lb and dimensioned for doors 1 inch to 1-1/4 inch thick.
6) How far does the Arrow R73 latch bolt throw into the strike?
Bolt projection is 1/2 inch, which is the normal throw for a cylindrical latch and is what a standard ANSI cylindrical strike is cut for. If your existing strike and frame were prepped for an Arrow cylindrical lock, the bolt will engage the same way it did before.
7) What shape is the faceplate on the Arrow R73 latch?
Rectangular face. It is a square-cornered faceplate rather than a radius-corner drive-in style, so the door edge must be mortised for a rectangular plate. If the door you are working on has a round-corner cutout, the flat plate will not drop in without rework to the edge prep.
8) Is the Arrow R73 latch rated for commercial door traffic or is it a residential part?
Arrow classes the R73 as commercial. It is the latch that goes back into Arrow RK and RL cylindrical locks, which is the hardware you see on offices, multi-family common doors and light commercial openings, so it suits an MRO repair program standardized on Arrow cylindrical hardware.
9) Does replacing just the latch fix a door that will not stay latched, or do I need a whole new lock?
If the chassis turns the retractor and the knob or lever operates normally, swapping the latch is usually the repair, and the R73 is the genuine Arrow unit for RK and RL series locks so it drops into the same door prep without retrofitting. Where the door itself has dropped or the frame has moved, the fault is alignment against the strike rather than the latch, and a new latch will not correct it.
10) What locks a roll-up door or security screen if the Arrow R73 will not fit?
The Arrow R73 is a commercial cylindrical latch bolt for Arrow RK and RL series locksets and assumes a standard hinged door prep at a 2-3/4 inch backset. Roll-up doors and security screens need a different device: the Adams Rite 1875 is a Grade 1 two-point deadlock made for exactly those openings, throwing bolts at two points rather than a single latch.
11) Is the Arrow R73 a deadbolt, or do I still need a separate deadlock?
The Arrow R73 is a deadlatch - a spring latch with a guarded deadlocking plunger that blocks the latch from being shimmed once the door is closed against the strike. It is not a throw deadbolt. If the opening calls for an actual deadlock, that is a separate device such as the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch wood doors, or the Grade 1 Adams Rite 5500 for sliding wood doors. Many jobs run an R73 latch in the Arrow lockset and a deadlock above it.
12) What finish does the Arrow R73 latch come in?
605 bright brass, a polished brass finish. Since the faceplate is the only part visible on the door edge, match it to the edge hardware on the rest of the opening rather than to the interior trim.
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Does the Arrow R73 3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Arrow R73 3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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