Emtek 8212 Modern 3-5/8" Center-to-Center Keyed Sideplate Lockset, Passage/Double Keyed - Brass Tubular
- Can be ordered with any Brass Knob or Lever Style
- Sold as complete set. Includes Knob or Lever, Latch and Strike Plate
- One Standard 2-1/8" Door Prep
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
- Handing required for Leverset
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Keyed Sideplate Locksets
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Sideplate Locksets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Keyed Function:
- Double Cylinder
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- Series:
- Modern
- Theme:
- Contemporary
- Electronic:
- No
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- 8212
- (CTC) Center-to-Center:
- 3-5/8"
- Product Function:
- Entry
- Product Style:
- Contemporary
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8212-US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does double cylinder mean on the Emtek 8212, and is it a good idea on an exterior door?
Double keyed means the 8212 takes a key on both the outside and the inside, with no thumbturn indoors. It is the usual choice next to glass, where someone could reach through and turn a knob. The trade-off is that nobody exits without a key, which many local codes restrict on a required egress door, so check your local requirement before specifying it. If you want key outside and turn inside, order a single cylinder entry set instead.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Emtek 8212?
Handing is required, and you choose Right Hand or Left Hand at order time. It matters on leverset trim so the lever points the correct way when the door is hung. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on the right, it is right hand.
3) Can I order Emtek 8212 locksets keyed alike for a whole house?
Yes. Keying is a required selection: keyed different or keyed alike, and there is a field for keying to a specific code if you are matching existing cylinders. Order all the openings you want on one key together so they are cut to the same bitting.
4) What is the closest double-keyed sideplate lockset to the Emtek 8212 from another brand?
The Omnia D12036AC is the nearest equivalent. It is a double cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass with a sideplate design, matching the Emtek 8212's double cylinder keyed function and brass construction. The difference to check before ordering is the plate geometry: the Emtek 8212 is built on a 3-5/8 inch center-to-center sideplate, so if you are replacing an 8212 and reusing the existing door prep, confirm the Omnia plate lines up with the holes already in the door.
5) I do not want a key cylinder on the inside of the door - what should I use instead of the Emtek 8212?
The Emtek 8212 is a double cylinder setup, meaning a key is required on both faces. If you want a thumbturn inside instead - which is what most egress-conscious buyers and many residential code officials prefer on a door with glass nearby - the Omnia D12036A is a single cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass. It keeps the same brass lever-and-plate format but keys from one side only.
6) What comes in the box with the Emtek 8212 sideplate lockset?
It ships as a complete set: the knob or lever trim, the latch, and the strike plate. The latch faceplate is available round corner or square corner so it drops into the existing mortise in the door edge. You still choose the inside knob or lever style, handing, backset, and keying when you order.
7) What finishes does the Emtek 8212 come in, and will it match my other brass hardware?
Six finishes: Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), Polished Chrome (US26), Unlacquered Brass (US3NL), and Satin Brass (US4). The lockset is solid brass from Emtek's Brass collection, so it matches other Emtek brass-collection trim in the same finish code. Note that Unlacquered Brass is a living finish and will patina over time.
8) Is the Emtek 8212 rated for a commercial building or apartment corridor?
It is a residential lockset, tubular type, built for homes and light-use residential openings. For a commercial corridor or a high-traffic multi-family entry, go with a commercial-grade cylindrical or mortise lock instead.
9) Which knob and lever styles can I put on the Emtek 8212 sideplate lockset?
Any Emtek brass knob or lever style can be ordered on the 8212. That covers modern trim like the Stuttgart and Helios levers, the Ace and Spoke knobs, and the L-Square, T-Bar, R-Bar and Conical bar series in faceted, hammered, knurled, Tribeca and white marble treatments, plus traditional options like Cortina, Milano, Rope, Victoria and the crystal knobs. Inside trim style is a required selection, and if you choose a lever you must also give handing.
10) How is the Emtek 8212 different from an Omnia sideplate deadbolt lever lockset?
The 8212 is a keyed tubular entry lockset with a 3-5/8 inch center-to-center sideplate, double keyed. Omnia's comparable sideplate set, the D12036AC, is also a double cylinder configuration, while the D12036A is single cylinder if you want a thumbturn inside. Omnia also offers the D12036PD as a double dummy with plates at 5-1/2 inch center-to-center, which is for non-latching doors only, so it is not a substitute for a locking entry.
11) What do I put on the inactive leaf of a pair when the active door has an Emtek 8212?
The 8212 is a working keyed entry lockset with a latch, so it is not the part for a false or inactive leaf. For that side, the Omnia D12036PD is a solid brass dummy deadbolt lever lockset with plates on a 5-1/2 inch center-to-center spacing - it is surface-applied trim with no latch and no cylinder. Note the spacing difference from the 8212's 3-5/8 inch center-to-center, so the two plates will not read as the same height on adjacent leaves.
12) Is the Omnia D12036PD a cheaper way to get the same locking function as the Emtek 8212?
No - it looks similar but does not lock. The Omnia D12036PD is a double dummy: brass lever plates with no keying and no latch mechanism, used for pull-only doors. The Emtek 8212 is a keyed entry lockset with a tubular latch and a cylinder on each face. If the door needs to secure, the D12036PD is not a substitute; the double cylinder Omnia D12036AC is the functional match.
13) For a residential entry door, how do the Emtek 8212 and the Omnia D12036A differ in what you get in the box?
The Emtek 8212 ships as a complete set - knob or lever, latch and strike plate - with an adjustable 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset, a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and fit for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the inside trim is chosen from the full Emtek brass knob and lever range. The Omnia D12036A is a solid brass single cylinder deadbolt lever lockset, so the keying arrangement is the main functional difference: one key side rather than the 8212's two.
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