Emtek 8323 Modern Disc Deadbolt - Brass - Double Cylinder
- Schlage® C Keyway
- Single Cylinder Deadbolt Includes extension collar for thin doors
- Standard Door Prep and Installation
- Solid Brass Cylinder, Housing, Collar, Thumbturn, and Rosette
- Hardened Steel Bolt
- Heavy Gauge Steel Understrike
- Brass Trim Strike Shipped with Every Deadbolt
- Handing Not Required
- Standard door thickness of 1-3/4". Specify if thicker. EMPowered™ fits door thickness up to 2-1/4".
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8” backset. Specify 2-3/4”backset if required.
Weiser® (WR5) Keyway
- Specify by adding “W” to the beginning of product code.
- No upcharge for cylinder substitution. Can be keyed into existing Weiser® system
Specifications:
- Backset: 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Edge Bore: 1"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 2"
- Keyway: Schlage C
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources:
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Deadbolts
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Deadbolts
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Deadbolts
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Lock Function:
- Deadbolt
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Disc
- Theme:
- Contemporary
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Double Cylinder
- Handle Type:
- Deadbolt
- Product Attribute:
- Deadbolts
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- 8323
- Product Function:
- Double Cylinder
- Product Style:
- Contemporary
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8323-US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek 8323 Disc deadbolt fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or only a standard 1-3/4 inch door?
The 8323 Disc deadbolt covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inches to 2 inches. Standard build ships for 1-3/4 inch doors, so if your door is thinner or thicker than that, state the thickness on the order and the correct parts come with it. On thin doors the extension collar handles the difference.
2) What backset does the Emtek 8323 deadbolt come with, and can I get 2-3/4 inch for a commercial-depth door prep?
Both usual backsets are offered: 2-3/8 inch and 2-3/4 inch. The latch ships 2-3/8 inch unless you specify 2-3/4 inch, and backset is a required selection on the order. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch cross bore to know which one you have.
3) Does the Emtek 8323 deadbolt drop into an existing standard deadbolt bore, or do I have to re-drill the door?
Standard prep, no new boring on a door already drilled for a tubular deadbolt: 2-1/8 inch cross bore, 1 inch edge bore, and either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. That is the common residential deadbolt prep, so a same-backset swap is a straight replacement. Handing is not required, so it goes on a left or right hand door as-is.
4) Is a double cylinder deadbolt the right choice, or should I use a single cylinder with a thumbturn?
The 8323 is keyed on both sides, no thumbturn. That is what you want on a door with glass beside or in it, where someone could break the glass and turn an inside thumbturn. The trade-off is that nobody exits without a key, which many local codes prohibit on a required egress door and which is a real problem for a rental unit. If the opening needs a thumbturn inside, go cylinder x thumbturn instead, such as the Dexter DB1000 Series single cylinder or the Accentra D111.
5) Can the Emtek 8323 be keyed alike with my existing Schlage keys?
Standard cylinder is Schlage C keyway, so it keys into an existing Schlage C system. If your building runs Weiser, order the WR5 keyway version instead and it keys into the existing Weiser system at no cylinder upcharge. Keyed alike or keyed different is a required choice at order time, and there is a field for keying to a specific code if you are matching an existing bitting.
6) I need a keyed-both-sides deadbolt with an ANSI grade for a commercial opening. What should I use instead of the Emtek 8323?
The Emtek 8323 Disc deadbolt is a residential product, so for a commercial opening that has to show a grade on the submittal, look at graded double cylinder units: the Design Hardware D1 Series is a Grade 1 double cylinder deadbolt rated extra heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter DB1000 is a Grade 1 double cylinder deadbolt for 1-3/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, and the Delaney LU Series is a Grade 2 double cylinder deadbolt in stainless steel (US32D). All three keep the keyed-both-sides function the 8323 provides.
7) My door is thicker than 2 inches. Which deadbolt handles it if the Emtek 8323 does not?
The Emtek 8323 Disc is built around a 1-3/8 to 2 inch door thickness. For a thicker leaf, the Corbin Russwin DL3011 Grade 1 cylindrical deadlock is listed for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors. Note that the DL3011 is a cylinder-by-blank deadlock rather than keyed on both sides, so it changes the function as well as the thickness range.
8) What is a straight equivalent to the Emtek 8323 double cylinder deadbolt in a contemporary round trim?
The Baldwin Reserve Double Cylinder Contemporary Round Deadbolt is the closest like-for-like: it is a double cylinder deadbolt in a contemporary round trim, the same keyed-both-sides arrangement as the Emtek 8323 Disc, which is also a double cylinder deadbolt. If the opening calls for a squared trim instead of a disc or round rose, the Baldwin Reserve Double Cylinder Contemporary Square Deadbolt is the same function in a square escutcheon.
9) The code official will not allow a key on the inside. What deadbolt do I use in place of the Emtek 8323?
Switch to a cylinder-by-thumbturn deadbolt so the inside releases without a key. The Dexter DB2000 Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3215 is a Grade 2 commercial single cylinder deadbolt with a 1 inch throw for the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch range. In residential trim, the Bravura 310RC Elite is a Grade 2 contemporary round cylinder-by-thumbturn deadbolt, closer in styling to the contemporary look of the Emtek 8323.
10) Is the Hager 3214 a drop-in alternative to the Emtek 8323 for a Schlage C keyed system?
Both work in a Schlage C system. The Emtek 8323 ships with a Schlage C keyway as standard, and the Hager 3214 is a Grade 2 double cylinder deadbolt with a Schlage C keyway for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. The difference is the finish program and material: the 8323 is solid brass in a contemporary disc rose offered in Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Nickel (US14), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), Polished Chrome (US26), Unlacquered Brass (US3NL) and Satin Brass (US4), where the Hager is a commercial-trim unit that carries a fire rating.
11) The opening needs an egress deadbolt with no key at all. What replaces the Emtek 8323?
The Arrow E60 is a Grade 2 exit deadlock, non-keyed, with a blank plate by thumbturn function for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, so nothing keys from the outside. The Callan 205S is a Grade 3 one-sided half-bore deadbolt if the outside face should carry no operating trim. The Emtek 8323 is keyed on both sides, which is the opposite arrangement.
12) I am standardizing a facility on interchangeable cores. Does the Emtek 8323 fit, or is there a better choice?
The Emtek 8323 uses a Schlage C keyway cylinder as standard, with a Weiser WR5 cylinder available, so it is built for conventional keying rather than a core program. For SFIC or interchangeable core standardization, the Arrow E61 is a Grade 2 single cylinder deadlock with SFIC prep less core for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Deltana CL200LAIC is a Grade 2 single deadbolt with interchangeable core and a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Delaney LM Series is a Grade 1 single cylinder less core deadbolt in Dull Chrome (US26D).
13) Which deadbolt should I specify if the opening needs a fire rated latch instead of the Emtek 8323?
The Cal-Royal CRB800 is a Grade 1 heavy duty single cylinder deadbolt with a UL 3-hour fire rated latch, and the Hager 3118 is a Grade 1 classroom deadbolt with a Schlage C keyway and 6-pin cylinder carrying a fire rating for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Hager keeps the Schlage C keyway the Emtek 8323 uses as standard, so an existing Schlage C key system carries over.
14) What is the Emtek 8323 deadbolt actually made of, and will it hold up outside?
Solid brass cylinder, housing, collar, thumbturn and rosette, with a hardened steel bolt and a heavy gauge steel understrike behind the trim strike. The brass trim strike ships with every unit. Brass trim over a steel bolt is the usual combination for an exterior entry door where the visible parts have to match the rest of the brass hardware.
15) What finishes does the Emtek 8323 Disc deadbolt come in for matching the rest of my door hardware?
Seven finishes: Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Nickel (US14), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), Polished Chrome (US26), Unlacquered Brass (US3NL) and Satin Brass (US4). Each is available in both the Schlage C and the Weiser WR5 keyway, so a building standardizing on one keyway is not limited on finish. Unlacquered brass will patina over time rather than staying bright, which is what some people want and others do not.
16) What do I have to specify when ordering the Emtek 8323 deadbolt so I get the right part?
Four things get decided at order time on the 8323: keyway (Schlage C standard, or Weiser WR5), finish, backset (2-3/8 inch standard or 2-3/4 inch), and door thickness if it is anything other than 1-3/4 inch. Keying is also a required pick, keyed alike or keyed different, with a field for a specific key code. The strike comes in the box, so nothing extra is needed to finish the install on a prepped door.
17) I want a contemporary round double cylinder deadbolt in brass. How does the Emtek Disc compare to the Baldwin options?
All three are contemporary double cylinder deadbolts. The Emtek 8323 Disc is solid brass trim with a Schlage C or Weiser WR5 keyway and a 1-3/8 to 2 inch door thickness range. Baldwin's Reserve line splits the shape into two products, a Contemporary Round and a Contemporary Square, and the Estates 8011 is a 1-5/8 inch contemporary double cylinder. Pick on trim shape and the rest of the hardware line you are matching.
18) Can I get a Deltana or Callan double cylinder deadbolt instead of the Emtek 8323, and what am I giving up?
Both are double cylinder alternatives we carry. The Deltana 7312KA2 is a Grade 3 double cylinder covering the same 1-3/8 to 2 inch door thickness range as the 8323, and the Callan 210S is a Grade 3 double cylinder. Where the Emtek differs is the trim: solid brass housing, collar and rosette in seven finishes including unlacquered brass, which is the reason people spec the Disc over a plainer graded bolt.
19) What is a lower-cost double cylinder deadbolt with the same keyed-both-sides operation as the Emtek 8323?
The Callan Model 210S is a Grade 3 double cylinder deadbolt and the Delaney LU Series is a Grade 2 double cylinder deadbolt in stainless steel (US32D). Both key from both sides the way the Emtek 8323 does. The 8323 differs in build and appearance: solid brass cylinder, housing, collar and rosette in a contemporary disc design, with seven finishes from Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B) to Unlacquered Brass (US3NL).
20) Is the Baldwin 8011 Estates deadbolt the same thing as the Emtek 8323?
They are close but not identical. The Baldwin Estates 8011 is a contemporary 1-5/8 inch double cylinder deadbolt in the Estate Series, so it matches the Emtek 8323 on keyed-both-sides operation and contemporary styling. The 8323 is the Emtek Disc design in solid brass with a Schlage C keyway standard and a Weiser WR5 keyway available at no cylinder upcharge, which matters if the building is already keyed into a Weiser system.
21) I ordered a Baldwin 8BR0618001 deadbolt spacer expecting a deadbolt. Will it replace an Emtek 8323?
No. The Baldwin Reserve 8BR0618001 is a deadbolt spacer, a component used with a double cylinder deadbolt rather than a lock itself. The Emtek 8323 is a complete tubular double cylinder deadbolt with cylinder, housing, hardened steel bolt, heavy gauge steel understrike and brass trim strike. Likewise, the BEST 8T is the tubular deadbolt tube component from the T Series, not a finished lockset.
22) Can I use an electronic deadbolt in place of the Emtek 8323 on a rental unit?
You can, but it is a different product class. The Emtek 8323 is a non-electronic mechanical deadbolt keyed on both sides. If you want code or credential entry, the Delaney KP400 is a Grade 2 electronic deadbolt with a programmable remote, the Codelocks CL2200 is a medium duty electronic surface deadbolt in brushed steel, and the Dormakaba Nova-D is an RFID multihousing smart electronic deadbolt. Those change the prep and the credential program rather than just the trim.
23) Which double cylinder deadbolt covers the same 1-3/8 to 2 inch door range as the Emtek 8323?
The Deltana 7312KA2 double cylinder deadbolt is listed for 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, the same span the Emtek 8323 covers, and it is a Grade 3 KA2 heavy duty unit. If the doors run thinner, the Dexter DB2000 double cylinder is a Grade 2 unit for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
24) Is a mortise deadlock like the Dormakaba D900 an alternative to the Emtek 8323?
Only if the door is prepped for a mortise case. The Emtek 8323 is a tubular deadbolt that uses standard door prep with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and 1 inch edge bore. The Dormakaba D900 is a small case mortise deadbolt, cylinder by thumbturn, keyed different with SC keyways, and the Arrow 460 is a mortise lock strike for latchbolt and deadbolt functions rather than a lock. Swapping to mortise means a different door prep, not just a different lock.
25) I need a 2-3/4 inch backset deadbolt. Does the Emtek 8323 work, or should I look elsewhere?
The Emtek 8323 handles it: the standard latch is for a 2-3/8 inch backset and a 2-3/4 inch backset is available when specified. If you prefer a unit that adjusts in the field, the Cal-Royal ED500 is a Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolt with adjustable backset for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Brinks Mendocino E2402 is a contemporary square single cylinder deadbolt with a 4 way adjustable backset. Both of those are cylinder by thumbturn rather than keyed on both sides.
26) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Emtek 8323 deadbolt?
Handing does not apply. The 8323 installs the same on either swing, so there is nothing to determine before ordering and no wrong-hand return. That also means one part number covers every door in a house or a multi-unit building.
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