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Cal-Royal Cal-Roya SL Design UL Spring Latch, 2-3/8" Backset SLS238

Cal-Royal SLS238 SL Design UL Spring Latch, 2-3/8" Backset

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Cal-Royal SLS238 SL Design UL Spring Latch, 2-3/8" Backset

The Cal-Royal SLS238 is a UL-listed spring latch from the SL Series, engineered for commercial door applications requiring a reliable, code-compliant latching mechanism. This spring latch features a 2-3/8" backset and a 2-1/4" x 1" faceplate with square corners, making it a precise fit for standard commercial door preparations. Built for the Commercial Locks Accessories category, the SLS238 is designed to integrate seamlessly with compatible SL Series lock hardware, delivering dependable performance for everyday commercial use.

Key Features

  • Backset Specification: 2-3/8" backset ensures accurate alignment with standard commercial door bore preparations.
  • Faceplate Dimensions: 2-1/4" x 1" faceplate with square corner design for a clean, professional fit.
  • UL-Listed Construction: UL-listed spring latch design supports code-compliant installations in commercial buildings.
  • SL Series Compatibility: Designed as part of the SL Series for consistent fit and function with compatible Cal-Royal lock hardware.
  • Commercial-Grade Application: Purpose-built for commercial door hardware systems where consistent latching performance is required.
  • Square Corner Faceplate: Square corner faceplate profile facilitates straightforward installation into standard door mortise preparations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Commercial Locks Accessories
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Latches
  • Product Type: Parts and Accessories
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Front Size: 2-1/4" x 1"
  • Product Model: SLS238
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/8 Inch, 1 x 2-1/4 Inch, Square Corner
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why Cal-Royal SLS238?

Cal-Royal SLS238 spring latch components deliver dependable, code-compliant performance with a UL-listed design suited to demanding commercial door hardware applications. The precise 2-3/8" backset and 2-1/4" x 1" square corner faceplate ensure accurate fit and consistent operation. Engineered as part of the SL Series, this latch provides commercial property owners and installers with a trustworthy replacement or upgrade component for their existing lock systems.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Commercial Locks Accessories
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Latches
Product Type:
Parts and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Front Size:
2-1/4" x 1"
Product Model:
SLS238
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Backset (Distance):
2-3/8 Inch, 1 x 2-1/4 Inch, Square Corner
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal SLS238-26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Cal-Royal SLS238 spring latch fit a door bored on a 2-3/8 inch backset?
That's exactly what the SLS238 is cut for. It's a 2-3/8 inch backset spring latch, which is the shorter of the two standard bore backsets used on doors, so it drops into an opening already prepped at 2-3/8. If the hole in your door measures 2-3/4 inches from the door edge to the center of the bore, this is the wrong latch and you need the 2-3/4 inch backset version instead.
2) What size faceplate mortise does the Cal-Royal SLS238 latch need in the door edge?
The face measures 2-1/4 by 1 inch with square corners, so the edge of the door has to be routed square to that footprint. If the existing latch you're pulling out has a radius corner face, the corners of the old mortise won't match a square face and you'll be squaring the pocket by hand or filling the gap with a face plate that suits.
3) Is the Cal-Royal SLS238 a spring latch or a deadlatch?
Spring latch. The SLS238 is a plain beveled latch that springs back out once the door closes, with no deadlocking plunger alongside the bolt. On an exterior or secured opening a locksmith would normally want a deadlatching latch so the bolt can't be loided; for interior commercial doors and passage or classroom function work, a spring latch is the standard part.
4) Will the Cal-Royal SLS238 latch work in a non Cal-Royal lockset?
The SLS238 is built as an SL Series part, matched to Cal-Royal SL Series lock hardware. Whether it drops into another maker's chassis comes down to the latch tailpiece and hub engagement, which isn't something to assume across brands. If you're servicing a Cal-Royal SL lockset with a 2-3/8 inch backset, this is the correct replacement latch.
5) What is the difference between a spring latch and a roller latch on a commercial door?
A spring latch like the Cal-Royal SLS238 uses a beveled latchbolt that throws into a strike and holds the door closed until it is retracted by the lock hardware, and it is a UL-listed component intended for commercial door openings. A roller latch such as the ABH 1890, which uses a full lip cast strike with 5/16 inch adjustable projection, holds the door with spring tension against a roller rather than a latchbolt, so the door pushes open without operating a lever. If the opening needs a door that stays latched until the hardware is operated, the spring latch is the mechanism; if it needs a push-open closet or vestibule door, the roller latch is.
6) Is the Cal-Royal SLS238 latch UL listed for use in a labeled commercial door?
The SLS238 is a UL listed spring latch, and it's built for commercial rather than residential openings. That listing is what lets it go into code-driven work in offices, schools, healthcare and government buildings. UL listing on the latch is one piece of a labeled opening, so the lock body, frame and closer on that door each carry their own listing.
7) I need a latch that holds a door closed without a lock. Is a spring latch like the Cal-Royal SLS238 the right choice, or a roller latch?
Different jobs. The SLS238 is a beveled spring latch that seats into a strike and is retracted by the lever or knob, so it belongs in a lockset. If you just want a door to stay shut and pull open with no operating trim at all, a roller latch is the part, for example the ABH 1890 Series with a full lip cast strike and 5/16 inch adjustable projection, or the ABH 1895 Series with a T strike and 1/2 inch adjustable projection. Roller latches also give you tension adjustment, which a spring latch does not.
8) Can I standardize one latch part number across a building with the Cal-Royal SLS238?
Only across openings that are prepped at 2-3/8 inch backset with a 2-1/4 by 1 inch square corner face. That's a real constraint on a mixed building: many commercial doors are bored at 2-3/4 inches, and those need the longer backset latch, not this one. Walk the openings, measure door edge to bore center, and note which faces are square and which are radius before you order in quantity.
9) If a door keeps binding and will not latch cleanly, is there a latch with adjustable projection instead of a fixed backset spring latch?
The Cal-Royal SLS238 is a fixed 2-3/8 inch backset spring latch with a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch square corner faceplate, so alignment is set by the door prep and the strike. Where the opening needs latching tension that can be dialed in after hanging, the ABH 1895 roller latch offers 1/2 inch adjustable projection and the ABH 1890 offers 5/16 inch adjustable projection with a full lip cast strike. Note that the roller latches hold by tension and are pushed open, so they change how the door operates, not just how it is adjusted.
10) Can a glass door strike box be used with a 2-3/8 inch backset spring latch?
No. The Codelocks CL4000-RSB strike box is made for use with CL4000 or CL4500 glass door locks and is matched to that lock family. The Cal-Royal SLS238 is a spring latch with a 2-3/8 inch backset and a 2-1/4 inch by 1 inch square corner faceplate, prepared into a standard commercial door, and it is designed to work with compatible SL Series lock hardware. The two belong to different opening types and are not interchangeable.
11) Is the latch handed? Do I need to specify left or right hand for the Cal-Royal SLS238?
A beveled spring latch of this kind is set for the swing of the door, and the bevel has to face the frame stop when the door is closed. On most latches of this pattern the bolt is reversible in the field by pulling it, rotating it and reseating it, so the same part covers both hands. Check the bevel direction against your door before you screw the face in.
12) Will a Securitron AOS armature strike replace a mechanical spring latch on a commercial door?
No. The Securitron AOS armature offset strikes belong to a magnetic locking arrangement, where the armature is the plate the magnet holds, and the ABH 20020 standard door armature head assembly with 1-5/8 inch projection serves the same kind of magnetic setup. The Cal-Royal SLS238 is a mechanical UL-listed spring latch with a 2-3/8 inch backset that throws a latchbolt and is retracted by the lock hardware. A door secured magnetically has no latch prep to accept the SLS238, and a door prepped for the SLS238 has nothing for the armature to work against.
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