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BEST 8K Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock Part, Standard Strike Package

BEST 8K2 Standard Strike Package for 8K Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Knobsets

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BEST 8K2 Standard Strike Package for 8K Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Knobsets

Professional Strike Hardware for Heavy-Duty Commercial Applications

The BEST 8K2 Standard Strike Package provides essential mounting hardware for BEST 8K Series Grade 1 cylindrical knobsets. This heavy-duty strike package includes a 2 3/4" x 1 1/8" strike plate with curved lip and box design conforming to ANSI A115.3 standards. Machined from premium brass or bronze bar stock with corrosion-treated steel components, this strike package delivers the reliable performance expected from BEST’s professional-grade door hardware solutions.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Construction: Exceeds ANSI Grade 1 requirements for security and reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Standard Strike Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 1 1/8" strike plate with curved lip and box design for secure latch engagement.
  • Premium Materials: Brass or bronze construction with corrosion-treated steel components for long-term durability and performance.
  • ANSI Compliance: Conforms to ANSI A115.3 standards for 1 3/8" door applications ensuring proper fit and function.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Includes strike plate and #8-32/#8-16 x 3/4" Phillips flat head screws for secure installation.
  • 8K Series Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with BEST 8K Series cylindrical knobsets for optimal performance.
  • Security Enhancement Options: Security head machine screws and driver available for added tamper resistance.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Handle Type: Knob
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Package: No
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Exit Passage
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobsets
  • Series: 8K Series
  • Subcategory: Bored Locksets

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, frame preparation, and strike pocket dimensions for the 2 3/4" x 1 1/8" strike plate.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door frame surfaces ensuring proper alignment with the latch mechanism.
  3. Prepare door frame by routing strike pocket and drilling required holes per ANSI A115.3 specifications for secure strike installation.
  4. Install strike plate using provided #8-32/#8-16 x 3/4" Phillips flat head screws, ensuring proper alignment with latch throw and secure mounting.
  5. Adjust strike position for proper latch engagement and smooth operation throughout the full range of door movement.
  6. Test latch operation to verify proper strike alignment and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Government and Military Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • International Commercial Projects

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST 8K Series strike packages deliver professional-grade reliability with premium brass and bronze construction designed for heavy-duty commercial applications. Exceeding ANSI Grade 1 requirements and conforming to ANSI A115.3 standards, this strike hardware provides the dependable performance and security expected from BEST’s proven door hardware solutions. Engineered for demanding commercial environments where reliable latch engagement and long-term durability are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
8K Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Knob
Package:
No
Product Function:
Exit Passage
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 8KS2626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the BEST 8K2 a complete knobset or just the strike?
Strike hardware only. The 8K2 Standard Strike Package is the frame-side component for BEST 8K Series cylindrical knobsets: a 2-3/4 x 1-1/8 inch strike plate with curved lip and box, plus the #8-32/#8-16 x 3/4 inch Phillips flat head screws to mount it. No knob, no chassis, no latch. If you need the whole lock, order the 8K Series knobset itself.
2) Does the BEST 8K2 strike meet ANSI strike prep standards for my frame?
The 8K2 strike plate conforms to ANSI A115.3, which is the standard frame prep for cylindrical locks on 1-3/8 inch door applications. If your hollow metal frames were prepped to A115.3, the 2-3/4 x 1-1/8 inch plate drops into the existing pocket. The lock itself is Grade 1, heavy duty, for commercial openings.
3) Will the BEST 8K2 strike fit a Schlage or Kwikset knob on a residential door?
Not the right part for that. The 8K2 is built to the 2-3/4 x 1-1/8 inch ANSI A115.3 commercial strike prep for BEST 8K Series knobsets. Residential locks typically use a round corner or T-strike instead, and the Kwikset 200P Polo passage set and the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth combo pack both ship with their own strikes. Use the strike that came with the lock rather than mixing preps.
4) If I need a complete Grade 1 passage knob lock rather than just the strike hardware, what should I order?
The BEST 8K2 standard strike package is strike hardware for 8K Series knobsets, not a complete lockset. For a complete Grade 1 cylindrical passage knob lock, the Schlage D10S passage latch is a Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed knob lock in the D Series with an Orbit knob, the Falcon X101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage knobset with interchangeable core and a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, and the Corbin Russwin CK4310 is a Grade 1 passage/closet cylindrical lock with a Global knob covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. All three are non-keyed passage function like the 8K exit passage family the 8K2 strike serves.
5) The opening needs to lock. What Grade 1 knob lock should I use instead of a passage setup?
The BEST 8K2 strike package serves non-keyed exit passage knobsets, so it does not add locking. For a keyed Grade 1 knob lock, the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet single cylinder knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Corbin Russwin CK4851 is an entrance/office cylindrical lock with a Global knob and conventional cylinder listed at Grade 1 for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Storeroom keeps the outside knob locked at all times; entrance/office can be left unlocked.
6) Will the 8K2 strike plate work on a left-hand or right-hand door?
Either. The 8K2 strike is non-handed, so one part covers both swings. That is what makes it practical for a property manager buying a box of them for a building without tracking handing door by door.
7) What finishes does the BEST 8K2 strike package come in, and can I match the rest of my door hardware?
Seven finishes: 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 626 satin chrome, and 690 statuary dark bronze. Those are standard BHMA finish codes, so ordering the strike in the same code as the knobset on the door gives you a match across the opening.
8) Is a curved lip strike the right choice, or do I need a full lip strike?
The curved lip and box design on the 8K2 is the usual commercial choice: the lip wraps the frame edge and guides the latch in on a standard hollow metal or wood frame. A full lip strike, like the one shipped with the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore passage set, extends further across the jamb face and suits deeper wood jambs where the latch would otherwise scrub the trim. Measure from the stop to the edge of your jamb before you decide.
9) Can I get tamper-resistant screws with the BEST 8K2 strike?
Yes. Security head machine screws and a matching driver are offered as an option on the 8K2 strike package. Worth taking in detention-adjacent, school, or government work where the strike is reachable from the secure side. The standard package ships with #8-32/#8-16 x 3/4 inch Phillips flat head screws.
10) Is there a lighter-duty alternative if Grade 1 is more than the opening needs?
The BEST 8K2 strike package is specified as Grade 1 heavy duty commercial hardware. If the opening does not need Grade 1, the Corbin Russwin CK4410 is a Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical knob lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage/closet knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset and a fire rating, and the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob lock is Grade 2 non-keyed for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Arrow MK01 and RK01 are also Grade 2 passage knob locks in that same door thickness range.
11) Will a dummy knob trim work in place of an 8K passage knobset and its strike?
No. A dummy knob has no latch and therefore no strike to engage. The Schlage A170 single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed knob with no latching function, and the Bravura Biloxi and Omnia 434/0 and 442/00 are also dummy knobs. The BEST 8K2 strike package exists to receive a working latch on an exit passage knobset, so a dummy trim is not a substitute where the door must latch closed.
12) For a residential or light commercial door, what knob set is a better fit than 8K Series hardware?
BEST 8K Series hardware including the 8K2 strike package is classified for commercial use at Grade 1 heavy duty. For residential doors, the Kwikset 200P Polo passage knob ships with a 6AL latch and RCS round corner strike, the Kwikset 400P-CP is a Grade 3 keyed entry knob with round corner adjustable latch and strike for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob is a combo pack with adjustable backsets and dual strikes. Each of those includes its own strike, so no separate strike package is needed.
13) What knob options exist for an exit device rather than a bored lockset?
The BEST 8K2 strike package pairs with 8K Series bored cylindrical knobsets, not exit devices. For exit device openings, the Sargent 28C-KNOB is exit device trim with knob and rose in an entrance function sized for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Sargent 78-2875 is an outside knob only with B design in the 7800 Series, and the Imperial USA ED-BKL580 is knob trim in a storeroom function for the ED-500 Series. Exit device trim mounts to the device rather than to a bored lock prep and uses the device's own strike.
14) What is the 8K2 strike made of, and will it hold up in a coastal or high-humidity building?
Machined from brass or bronze bar stock with corrosion-treated steel components. Brass and bronze do not rust, and the steel box behind the plate is treated, which is why this package gets specified in healthcare, industrial and multi-tenant residential work where the frame sees moisture and constant cleaning chemicals.
15) We need privacy on restrooms but passage everywhere else. What pairs with the same knob look?
The 8K2 strike package supports non-keyed exit passage 8K Series knobsets. Where you need privacy instead, matched families let you keep one knob style across both functions: Dexter C2000 offers a Grade 2 privacy ball knob and a Grade 2 passage ball knob, both for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors; Pamex Baron FTF comes in Grade 3 privacy and Grade 3 passage; and Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob lock for the same door range.
16) Is a keyless combination knob lock an alternative for a passage opening?
The Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with an auto-locking passage function for 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, so it controls access without keys. It is a different concept from a BEST 8K Series exit passage knobset, which is non-keyed and always free to operate, and the 8K2 strike package is the frame-side hardware for that 8K latch rather than a component of a combination lock.
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Does the BEST 8KS2626 come with a warranty?
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