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BEST 8K Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock Part, ANSI Strike Package, Satin Chrome

BEST 8KS3 Grade 1 ANSI Strike Package for 8K Series Cylindrical Locks

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BEST 8KS3 Grade 1 ANSI Strike Package for 8K Series Cylindrical Locks

Professional Strike Package for Commercial Cylindrical Lock Applications

The BEST 8KS3 Grade 1 ANSI Strike Package is specifically designed for use with BEST 8K Series cylindrical locksets on 1-3/4" thick doors. This heavy-duty strike package features enhanced security design with no keeper hole on keyed knobs for added protection. The package includes tactile or knurled knob options for blind, safety and accessibility applications, backed by BEST's Limited 3 Year Mechanical and Finish Warranty.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: S3 strike designed specifically for 1-3/4" thick doors with BEST 8K Series locksets for precise fit and operation.
  • Enhanced Security Design: No keeper hole on keyed knobs provides added security by eliminating potential vulnerability points.
  • Accessibility Features: Tactile or knurled knob options available for blind, safety and accessibility applications ensuring ADA compliance.
  • Break-Away Protection: Optional breakaway feature prevents the lock from being overpowered by a wrench, providing vandal resistance and security.
  • Smooth Operation: Long bearing length in chassis delivers smooth, wear-resistant operation for extended service life in high-traffic applications.
  • Specialized Applications: Lead line options available for radioactive doors including MRI and x-ray facilities for specialized healthcare environments.
  • Grade 1 Performance: ANSI Grade 1 rating ensures heavy-duty performance suitable for demanding commercial applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: Limited 3 Year Mechanical and Finish Warranty provides confidence and protection for commercial installations.

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 Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Exit
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobsets
  • Series: 8K Series
  • Subcategory: Bored Locksets

Installation & Operation

This strike package is designed for use with compatible BEST 8K Series cylindrical locksets. 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

Break-Away Protection Design

The optional breakaway feature prevents the lock from being overpowered by a wrench, providing enhanced vandal resistance and security protection. This feature helps maintain lock integrity under attempted forced manipulation while allowing normal operation for authorized users.

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST 8K Series strike packages deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 performance rating and long bearing length construction for smooth, wear-resistant operation. The Limited 3 Year Mechanical and Finish Warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for heavy-duty performance where dependable security hardware is 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
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Package:
No
Product Function:
Exit
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 8KS3626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the BEST 8KS3 a complete lockset or just the strike?
It is the strike package only, meant to go with a BEST 8K Series cylindrical lockset you already have or are ordering separately. The chassis, knobs and latch are not part of it. If you need the whole opening covered, order the 8K lockset and use this as the matching ANSI strike.
2) Is the BEST 8KS3 heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital corridor?
It carries an ANSI Grade 1 rating and is classed heavy duty for commercial use, which is the top cylindrical grade and the right spec for corridor and classroom traffic in schools, hospitals and government buildings.
3) What is the closest Grade 1 cylindrical knob alternative to the BEST 8K Series if I am replacing the whole lock rather than just the strike?
The BEST 8KS3 is a Grade 1 strike package for BEST 8K Series cylindrical knob locks on 1-3/4 inch doors, so it is a component rather than a complete lockset. If the opening needs a full Grade 1 cylindrical knob lock, the Falcon X101 is a heavy duty Grade 1 cylindrical passage knobset with interchangeable core and a 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, the Schlage D10S is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage latch knob lock with an Orbit knob, and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
4) Does the 8KS3 strike have to be ordered left or right hand?
No handing to specify. The 8KS3 is non-handed, so one part covers both left and right hand openings. That makes it simpler to stock across a building where the doors swing different ways.
5) What finishes does the BEST 8KS3 strike come in, and will it match my existing 8K knobs?
Six finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. Match the BHMA number stamped on or specified for your existing 8K trim and the strike will match the rest of the openings. 626 satin chrome is the most common one in commercial buildings.
6) I need a keyed storeroom knob instead of a non-keyed 8K assembly - what should I look at?
The BEST 8KS3 strike package is non-keyed and pairs with 8K Series cylindrical hardware. For a keyed storeroom knob lock, the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty single cylinder storeroom/closet knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Sargent 6G04 is a Grade 2 standard duty storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder. For a keyed entrance function, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 is a Grade 1 entrance/office cylindrical lock with a Global knob and conventional cylinder covering 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors.
7) Is there a lighter duty knob lock I can use where Grade 1 is more than the opening needs?
The BEST 8K Series hardware the 8KS3 strike serves is rated Grade 1 heavy duty. Where a lower grade suits the opening, the Corbin Russwin CK4410 is a Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical lock with a Global knob for 1-3/8 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 knob is Grade 2 for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Arrow MK01 and RK01 are also Grade 2 passage cylindrical knob locks over the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch thickness range.
8) Which knob products look like a substitute for the 8KS3 but will not work on a commercial 8K opening?
The 8KS3 is commercial Grade 1 hardware for BEST 8K Series cylindrical locks. Residential and decorative knob products are not equivalents even though they are also knobs: the Kwikset 400P-CP is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Master Lock BC01 biscuit knob is Grade 3 keyed entry, the Pamex FTF Baron and FT3 Saturn knob locksets are Grade 3, and Emtek porcelain and crystal knobsets such as the Georgetown and Providence are dummy pairs with no latching function at all. Baldwin Estate knobs like the 5000 Baltimore passage come preconfigured with their own full lip strike and 2-3/8 inch backset.
9) I need knob trim for an exit device rather than strike hardware for a cylindrical lock - what fits that?
The BEST 8KS3 is a strike package for 8K Series cylindrical knob locks, not exit device trim. For a knob on an exit device, the Sargent 28C-KNOB is exit device trim with knob and rose in classroom function 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 storeroom function for the ED-500 Series.
10) Is a dummy knob an acceptable stand-in for 8K Series hardware on a door that does not latch?
No. The BEST 8KS3 is a Grade 1 strike package for working 8K Series cylindrical locks, and a strike only has a role where a latch engages the frame. For a non-latching door, the Schlage A170 single dummy trim is a Grade 2 heavy duty non-keyed knob for 1-3/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Cal-Royal BA40 is a dummy knob cylindrical lock for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Bravura Biloxi is a Grade 2 dummy knobset. None of those use a strike.
11) Does the 8KS3 strike package involve any keying or cylinder work?
None. It is a non-keyed component, so there is no core, keyway or keying decision attached to it. Keying is handled by the 8K lockset itself, not the strike.
12) Do 8K Series knobs come in a tactile version for ADA and accessibility work?
Yes, the 8K line offers tactile or knurled knob options for blind, safety and accessibility applications. There is also a lead line option for radioactive rooms such as MRI and x-ray suites, which matters if you are specifying hardware across a hospital.
13) What does the breakaway option on BEST 8K knobs actually do?
It stops the lock from being overpowered by a wrench applied to the knob. The knob gives way instead of transmitting the force into the chassis, so the lock stays secure. It is worth specifying on exposed exterior and public-area doors where vandalism is a concern. Note it is an option, so it has to be called out when you order the lockset.
14) What are my options if the opening needs a privacy or classroom knob instead of 8K exit hardware?
The BEST 8KS3 strike package serves 8K Series cylindrical hardware in an exit-function application and is non-keyed. For a privacy opening, the Dexter C2000 privacy knob is Grade 2 non-keyed for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Pamex FTF Baron privacy is Grade 3 over the same range, and the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob with brass trim. For a classroom opening, the Dexter C2000 classroom knob is a Grade 2 keyed, non-clutching ball knob lock for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
15) Can I match the 8KS3 finishes on another brand of knob hardware?
The BEST 8KS3 strike package comes in 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome. Among comparable knob products, the Bravura Dallas passage knobset is offered in US4 satin brass and the Callan Roland Grade 2 entrance knobset in US15 satin nickel, so finish matching across brands should be confirmed by BHMA number rather than by name.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the BEST 8KS3626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST 8KS3626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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