Emtek Designer Brass Leverset - Milano Lever, Passage Set
- Can be ordered with any Brass rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
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:
- Leversets
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Leversets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Milano
- Theme:
- American Designer
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Keyed:
- No
- Lock Function:
- Passage
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Passage/Hall/Closet
- Product Style:
- American Designer
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8107.M.RH.US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Milano passage leverset fit my existing door prep?
It drops into a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore. The description states it fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with that standard prep, and the spec table lists door thickness as 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. One exception on rosettes: the STRETTO rosette needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole prep for thumbturn privacy, so it is not a plain single-bore install.
2) What backset do I order for the Milano passage lever, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4?
Both are offered and you pick one when ordering. The standard latch ships for a 2-3/8 inch backset, which is typical on residential interior doors; specify 2-3/4 inch if your existing bore is set back further from the edge. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch cross bore before you decide.
3) Does a passage lever like the Emtek Milano lock at all?
No. Passage function means the lever always retracts the latch from both sides, with no key and no thumbturn. It is for hall, closet and pantry doors where you just want a latched door. For a bedroom or bath you want the privacy version with a thumbturn; for a keyed opening you want an entry set.
4) Is the Emtek Milano leverset handed, and how do I tell which hand I need?
Yes, handing matters. It is ordered left hand or right hand. Stand on the outside of the door (the side it opens away from): if the hinges are on your left it is left hand, hinges on the right is right hand. A lever sold as handed cannot be flipped in the field the way a knob can.
5) What is included with the Emtek Milano passage set, or do I need to buy the latch separately?
It is sold as a complete set with the latch and strike plate included. You choose the latch type: a standard latch, a 28 degree rotation latch, or the CF mechanism, which hides the rosette screws and comes with the 28 degree latch. The latch faceplate is available round corner or square corner to match your existing mortise in the door edge.
6) Can I use the Emtek Milano passage lever on a commercial or apartment corridor door?
It is classed as residential brass door hardware, not commercial, and it is a tubular bored lockset. For a commercial corridor or a job that calls out an ANSI grade, look at a Grade 1 passage lever like the Falcon K101, which covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors and is fire rated, or the Corbin Russwin CL3110 for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Grade 2 alternatives include the Hager 2510 and the Accentra 5301LN Augusta.
7) What is the closest decorative equivalent to the Emtek Milano passage leverset from another residential brand?
The Baldwin Estate 5103 Passage Lever with 5048 Rose is the nearest decorative counterpart. Both are non-keyed passage levers for hall and closet doors with a rose-mounted decorative trim. The Emtek Milano passage set is solid brass and can be ordered with a Lancaster, Ribbon & Reed, or Rope rosette, while the Baldwin 5103 pairs with the 5048 rose. Both are residential-style sets rather than commercial cylindrical locks.
8) The Emtek Milano passage set is residential. What should I use on a commercial passage door instead?
For commercial openings, look at a graded cylindrical passage lock. The Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock with non-handed levers, fire rated, and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. The Dexter C1000 Series passage lever is also Grade 1 with clutching levers for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Emtek Milano passage set is classified as residential and is a tubular lockset in brass.
9) I need the same Milano look on a bedroom or bathroom door - the passage set will not lock. What do I order?
Passage is a non-keyed, always-free function for halls and closets, so it has no locking at all. For a bed or bath door you need a privacy function set. Comparable privacy levers include the Baldwin Estate 5103 Privacy Lever with 5048 Rose and the Hager 2540 with Withnell lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. Note that if you want an Emtek STRETTO rosette with thumbturn privacy, that requires a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole door preparation.
10) I need a fire-rated passage lever for a rated corridor door. Is the Emtek Milano the right choice?
For a rated opening, specify a lock the manufacturer rates for it. The Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock carries a fire rating and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 Grade 1 vandal resistant passage/closet lever is fire rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Kwikset 200DL-RCALFD Delta passage lever uses a round corner adjustable 20 minute UL latch. The Emtek Milano passage set is a residential brass leverset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
11) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Emtek Milano passage set work, or do I need something else?
The Emtek Milano passage set specifications list a door thickness of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For thicker doors, the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Arrow GL01 Grade 2 Sierra lever passage lock covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch.
12) What is the CF mechanism option on Emtek levers and is it worth specifying?
CF gives you rosettes with no exposed screws, so the trim reads clean from both faces. It comes with the 28 degree latch included. If you are matching existing Emtek trim in a house or a spec set, pick CF only if the other doors are CF too, otherwise the screw pattern will not match door to door.
13) Which rosettes and finishes can I get the Milano lever in for matching the rest of the house?
Rosette choices are Lancaster, Ribbon and Reed, and Rope, and the description notes the Milano lever can be ordered with any brass rosette. Finishes are French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). Unlacquered brass will patina over time, so use it only where you want that change; the lifetime polished brass will not.
14) What is a comparable decorative brass passage lever if the Emtek Milano is not the look I want?
The Baldwin Estate 5103 passage lever with the 5048 rose is the closest decorative equivalent we carry. For a budget residential option, the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage lever is Grade 3 and covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Bravura also does Grade 2 passage leversets in several trim styles, including the Atlanta and the Tampa with square trim.
15) I have a thicker than normal door. Will the Milano leverset still work?
The set covers 1-3/8 inch through 2-1/4 inch with the standard prep, and there is a door thickness field on the order so you can state your exact measurement. Measure the actual slab, not the frame, and give the figure when you order rather than assuming the standard spindle length covers it.
16) Is there a lower-cost passage lever that still fits the same 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 backset door prep?
Yes. The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage lever set is a Grade 3 passage lock for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick, and the Callan Asheville is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel. The Bravura Atlanta, Orlando, and Tampa passage leversets are Grade 2. The Emtek Milano passage set is a brass set with an adjustable 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset and a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, so the door prep is standard across these.
17) What do I use on the inactive leaf of a pair or a false door where the Milano passage set would be overkill?
A dummy trim is the right part there - it mounts a lever with no latch and no operation. Options include the Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy in left hand or right hand with the 5048 rose, the BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim cylindrical lever in Grade 2, the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim in Grade 1 heavy duty, and the Callan Bentley Grade 2 dummy lever. The Emtek Milano passage set is sold complete with latch and strike plate, which a dummy does not need.
18) Which passage levers look similar to the Emtek Milano but are actually keyed entry sets, not passage?
Several lever sets share the cylindrical body and lever appearance but are keyed entry functions and will not behave like a passage set. The Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway and 2-3/8 inch backset, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial entry lock with lever handle, and the Deltana Manchester 6201, Morant 6411, and Linstead 6431 are all entry function levers for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Emtek Milano passage set is non-keyed and always free from both sides.
19) The Milano passage set is handed. What non-handed passage lever can I stock instead to avoid ordering left and right?
The Emtek Milano passage set is ordered as Left Hand or Right Hand. If you want a single SKU that covers both swings, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical passage lever with a non-handed design, and the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage lock with non-handed levers. The Kwikset 200DL Delta passage lever is described as reversible with an adjustable 6AL latch and RCS strike.
20) What is a good high-traffic alternative to the Emtek Milano passage lever for a multi-family corridor?
For heavy traffic, heavy duty graded passage locks hold up better. The Falcon T101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage lever with pressure release technology, the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage lock, and the Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever lockset with a flat lever for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Emtek Milano passage set is a brass residential leverset in seven finishes including Oil Rubbed Bronze and Satin Nickel, which suits unit interiors where appearance drives the choice.
21) Can I get keyless keypad entry in a lever set instead of the Emtek Milano passage lever?
Yes, if you want code entry rather than a free-turning passage lever. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination and passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Delaney LP250 is an electronic keypad leverlock, Grade 2. The Emtek Milano passage set is non-electronic and non-keyed.
22) Can I get the Emtek Milano lever in two different finishes, one per side of the door?
Yes, split finish is available as an order option. You enter which finish you want on each face when you place the order, which is the usual fix when a hallway and a bedroom are specified in different metals.
23) Is the Emtek Milano lever solid brass?
Brass, both the material and the substrate, and it sits in Emtek's Brass collection under their American Designer styling. That is what allows the finish range to run from unlacquered brass through pewter and oil rubbed bronze on the same lever body.
24) Is a knob version available if I do not want a lever like the Milano?
Within the comparable set, knob-style cylindrical locks include the Arrow MK02-TA Grade 2 privacy lock with a Tudor knob for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors and the Arrow HK11-BB turn-pushbutton entrance lock with a ball knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Emtek Milano is a lever handle type in brass, offered with Lancaster, Ribbon & Reed, or Rope rosettes.
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