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BEST 7KC Series Deadlocking Latch with 1/2" Throw

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BEST 7KC Series Deadlocking Latch with 1/2" Throw

Professional Replacement Latch Component

The BEST 7KC Series Deadlocking Latch is a precision-engineered replacement component designed for use with BEST 7KC Series Grade 2 cylindrical lever locks. This deadlocking latch features a 1/2" throw with front dimensions of 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 5/32" for standard 2 3/4" backset applications and 2 1/4" x 1" x 5/32" for 2 3/8" backset configurations. Compatible with door thicknesses from 1 3/8" to 2" and designed for 2 1/8" diameter bore installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precise Throw Specification: 1/2" throw deadlocking mechanism provides reliable latching performance for commercial applications.
  • Multiple Backset Compatibility: Available configurations for 2 3/8" (72KC Series), 2 3/4" (73KC Series), 3 3/4" (74KC Series), and 5" (75KC Series) backsets.
  • Standardized Front Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 5/32" for 2 3/4" backset and 2 1/4" x 1" x 5/32" for 2 3/8" backset ensures proper door preparation compatibility.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Component parts include brass, bronze, and zinc materials with internal zinc dichromated steel parts for durability.
  • Door Thickness Range: Accommodates door thicknesses from 1 3/8" to 2" for versatile installation options.
  • Standard Mounting Requirements: Designed for 2 1/8" diameter bore for lock housing and 1" diameter for latch tube.
  • Strike Compatibility: Works with STK standard strike (2 3/4" x 1 1/8") for 1 3/8" doors and S3 strike (4 7/8" x 1 1/4") for 1 3/4" doors.
  • ADA Compliance: Part of the ADA compliant Title III 7KC Series system for accessibility requirements.

Technical Specifications

  • Backset– 2 3/8" for 72KC Series; 2 3/4" for 73KC Series; 3 3/4" for 74KC Series; 5" for 75KC Series.
  • Finishes– 605– bright brass, 606– satin brass, 612– satin bronze, 613– oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed, 625– bright chromium plated, 626– satin chromium plated
  • Interchangeable core– Solid brass, pin-tumbler type in lever with 7-pin core. Best Patented Keying System optional.
  • Latch– 1/2" throw deadlocking latch. Front: 2 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 5/32" standard for 2 3/4" backset; 2 1/4" x 1" x 5/32" for 2 3/8" backset.
  • Lever– 5 1/4" long handle with return. Projection on door 2 1/2". Zinc base, plated to match finish.
  • Material– Component parts include brass, bronze or zinc. Internal parts are zinc dichromated steel.
  • Mounting– 2 1/8" diameter bore for lock housing, 1" diameter for latch tube.
  • Rose– D– 3 1/2" diameter mounting screws concealed.
  • Strike– STK (standard)– 2 3/4" x 11/8" with curved lip & box. (ANSI A115.2 for 1 3/8" doors). S3– 4 7/8" x 1 1/4" with curved lip & box. (ANSI A115.2 for 1 3/4" doors).
  • Door thickness– 1 3/8" to 2" .

 

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Installation & Operation

This deadlocking latch component is designed for use with compatible BEST 7KC Series cylindrical lever locks. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST 7KC Series components deliver professional-grade reliability with brass, bronze, and zinc construction featuring internal zinc dichromated steel parts for demanding commercial applications. The series is known for quick rekeying with BEST interchangeable cores and maintains ADA compliance Title III standards. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Deadlatches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Subcategory:
Latches
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 7KCL2613 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which backset do I order for a BEST 7KC latch, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4?
Measure from the door edge to the center of the bore. 2-3/8 inch is the shorter residential-style backset and 2-3/4 inch is the usual commercial one, and both are stocked in all six finishes. Backset follows the lock series it came out of: 2-3/8 inch for 72KC, 2-3/4 inch for 73KC, 3-3/4 inch for 74KC, and 5 inch for 75KC. Get this wrong and the latch tube will not reach the strike.
2) What size is the latch face on the BEST 7KC deadlocking latch, and will it match my existing mortise in the door edge?
Two face sizes, and they track the backset. The 2-3/4 inch backset latch has a front measuring 2-1/4 x 1-1/8 x 5/32 inches; the 2-3/8 inch backset latch fronts at 2-1/4 x 1 x 5/32 inches. Both are the standard cylindrical latch face, so on an existing 7KC opening the new latch sits in the same edge mortise. If your current face is 1-1/8 inches across, you want the 2-3/4 backset part.
3) Will a 1/2 inch throw deadlocking latch catch my existing strike?
The 7KC latch throws 1/2 inch, which is standard cylindrical latch travel, so it lands in a normal ANSI strike pocket. BEST pairs it with the STK strike, 2-3/4 x 1-1/8 inches with curved lip and box, on 1-3/8 inch doors, and the S3 strike, 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inches, on 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are ANSI A115.2 preps. If your frame is cut for A115.2, the latch lines up.
4) Can I just replace the latch on a BEST 7KC lever lock instead of buying a whole new lockset?
Yes, and that is what this part is for. The 7KC deadlocking latch is a replacement component for BEST 7KC Series Grade 2 cylindrical lever locks. Worn latch, dragging latchbolt, or damage to the face from a strike misalignment can all be fixed at the latch, leaving the lever, rose, and interchangeable core in the door. Match the backset and the finish and the chassis stays put.
5) I have a narrow stile aluminum storefront door. Will a BEST 7KC deadlatch work?
No. The 7KC latch needs a 2-1/8 inch bore through the door face, which a narrow aluminum stile cannot take. For glass front and storefront doors, go to an Adams Rite deadlatch instead: the 4510 Series flat faceplate electrified deadlatch or the 4530 with bolt holdback are Grade 1 standard duty units for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the 4781 is a two-point deadlatch with paddle built specifically for narrow stile doors.
6) Can an Adams Rite 4510 deadlatch replace a BEST 7KC deadlocking latch?
No. The BEST 7KC deadlocking latch is a 1/2 inch throw cylindrical latch that drops into a 2 1/8 inch bore with a 1 inch latch tube and fits doors 1 3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, in 2 3/8 inch, 2 3/4 inch, 3 3/4 inch and 5 inch backsets. The Adams Rite 4510 is a standard duty electrified deadlatch built for 1-3/4 inch doors and is not a bored cylindrical latch component. The two prep the door differently, so one does not swap into the other's opening.
7) I need the latch to release electrically. Is there an alternative to the BEST 7KC deadlocking latch?
The BEST 7KC deadlocking latch is a mechanical 1/2 inch throw latch operated by the 7KC cylindrical lever lock. If the opening needs electric release, the Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300 electrified deadlatch runs multi-voltage and is Grade 1 heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Adams Rite 4510 electrified deadlatch is the Grade 1 standard duty option at the same 1-3/4 inch thickness. Both are narrow stile style deadlatches rather than bored cylindrical latch components, so the door prep changes with them.
8) The door is 1 3/8 inch thick. Which deadlatch options work?
The BEST 7KC deadlocking latch covers door thicknesses from 1 3/8 inch to 2 inch and pairs with the STK standard strike, 2 3/4 inch by 1 1/8 inch, on 1 3/8 inch doors. The Adams Rite 4300, 4510, 4530 and 4781 deadlatches are all specified for 1-3/4 inch doors, so a thinner leaf points back to the bored cylindrical latch.
9) What does deadlocking actually do on this latch, and do I need it on an exterior door?
Alongside the latchbolt sits a small plunger. When the door closes, the plunger hits the strike lip and holds the latchbolt from being pushed back, so a card or shim slipped into the gap will not retract it. On any door where the edge is reachable from the unsecured side, an entry, a stairwell, a tenant suite, that anti-shim function is the reason to use this part rather than a plain spring latch.
10) Does replacing the latch on a 7KC lock affect my BEST interchangeable core or keying?
Not at all. Keying lives in the 7-pin solid brass interchangeable core in the lever, and the latch carries no keying parts. Pull the core, swap the latch, put the core back and the door keys exactly as it did. That matters if the building is on a BEST master system or the Best Patented Keying System, because you are not touching the key records to fix a latch.
11) Is the BEST 7KC line ADA compliant for a lever handle opening?
The 7KC Series is an ADA compliant Title III system, and the lever is what earns that: a 5-1/4 inch long handle with a return, projecting 2-1/2 inches off the door face, operable without grasping or twisting. The deadlocking latch is the component inside that system. On a Title III facility, keeping to 7KC parts keeps the opening as originally specified.
12) I need a 3-3/4 or 5 inch backset latch for a wide rail door. Does BEST make one in the 7KC line?
Yes. The 7KC Series covers four backsets: 2-3/8 inch on the 72KC, 2-3/4 inch on the 73KC, 3-3/4 inch on the 74KC, and 5 inch on the 75KC. The long backsets are what you use on a wide stile or wide rail door where the lever has to sit further in from the edge to clear the frame or a push bar. Identify the series marking on the lock you are servicing and order to match.
13) What is the difference between the Adams Rite 4300 and 4510 deadlatches if I am comparing electrified options?
Both are electrified deadlatches rated Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Steel Hawk 4300 is heavy duty with multi-voltage operation; the 4510 is standard duty with a flat faceplate. Choose by the traffic on the opening and the faceplate prep already cut in the door.
14) I need a latch that can be held back so the door stays push-open during business hours. Does the BEST 7KC deadlocking latch do that?
The BEST 7KC deadlocking latch is a 1/2 inch throw deadlocking latch without a holdback feature. For an opening that needs the bolt held back, the Adams Rite 4530 deadlatch includes a bolt holdback feature and is Grade 1, standard duty, for 1-3/4 inch doors. It is a different style of deadlatch, so the door prep is not the same as the bored 2 1/8 inch hole the 7KC latch uses.
15) What finishes does the BEST 7KC latch come in, and does it need to match my lever?
Six: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oxidized satin bronze oil rubbed, 625 bright chromium plated, and 626 satin chromium plated. Every one of those is available in both the 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inch backset. The only visible piece is the latch face on the door edge, so match it to the strike and lever you already have, 626 on most commercial openings.
16) What is this latch made of, and will it hold up in a high traffic building?
Component parts are brass, bronze, or zinc, with the internal parts in zinc dichromated steel, which is the plating that resists corrosion inside the latch case. It is the latch specified for the 7KC Grade 2 cylindrical lever line used on office, school, healthcare, retail, warehouse, multi-tenant, and government openings.
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Does the BEST 7KCL2613 come with a warranty?
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