Emtek EMP8423 Modern Disc Deadbolt - Brass - Single Cylinder - EMPowered Upgrade
- 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:
- EMPowered
- Product Type:
- Deadbolts
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Deadbolts
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Lock Function:
- Deadbolt
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- EMPowered
- Theme:
- Contemporary
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Handle Type:
- Deadbolt
- Product Attribute:
- Deadbolts
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- EMP8423
- Product Function:
- Cylinder x Thumbturn
- Product Style:
- Contemporary
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek EMP28423-US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt fit my door, and what bore prep does it need?
The EMP8423 uses standard residential deadbolt prep: a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore, with a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 2 inches. Standard configuration is built for a 1-3/4 inch door, and a thin-door extension collar ships with every single cylinder unit so thinner doors still dress out correctly. If your door is thicker than standard, call it out when ordering. With the EMPowered upgrade the assembly handles door thickness up to 2-1/4 inches.
2) Which backset does the Emtek EMP8423 deadbolt come with, and can I get 2-3/4 inch?
It ships with a 2-3/8 inch backset latch as standard, and a 2-3/4 inch backset is available if you specify it on the order. Those are the two backsets used on residential entry doors, so measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch bore before you order rather than assuming.
3) Can I key the Emtek EMP8423 to match my existing Schlage or Weiser keys?
Both keyways are offered. The standard cylinder is a Schlage C keyway, and a Weiser WR5 keyway version is orderable with no upcharge for the substitution, which lets it key into an existing Weiser system. Keying to code is available at order time, and you can choose keyed alike if you want several doors on one key or keyed different if each opening gets its own.
4) What is the EMPowered 2 upgrade on the Emtek EMP8423, and does it change the door prep?
The EMPowered version makes this an electronic deadbolt rather than a purely mechanical one, while keeping the Modern Disc trim and the key cylinder for override. It installs into standard deadbolt door prep, the same 2-1/8 inch cross bore and 1 inch edge bore, and accommodates door thickness up to 2-1/4 inches. Emtek publishes an EMTouch installation and programming guide and a keypad dimensions and door thickness technical sheet for the electronic side.
5) My door is 2 inches thick. Will a standard tubular deadbolt work, or do I need something else?
The Emtek EMP8423 covers 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, so a 2 inch door is within range, and the EMPowered version stretches to 2-1/4 inches. Many tubular deadbolts stop short of that. The Deltana 7312KA2 also covers 1-3/8 to 2 inches, and for a thick commercial door the Corbin Russwin DL3011 is rated 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches. Most of the Grade 2 options, such as the Dexter DB2000 single cylinder, stop at 1-3/4 inches.
6) What do I use instead of the Emtek EMP8423 on a glass or out-swinging door where a key is needed from both sides?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is a single cylinder deadbolt, keyed outside with a thumbturn inside. When the inside also has to be keyed, the Baldwin Reserve Contemporary Round (BAL-DC.CRD) and Contemporary Square (BAL-DC.CSD) are double cylinder deadbolts in a matching contemporary look, and the Dexter DB1000 double cylinder (DEX-DB1000-DCT) is a Grade 1 double cylinder for 1-3/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors. Confirm local egress code before specifying double cylinder.
7) What is a straight mechanical alternative to the Emtek EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt if the electronic upgrade is not wanted?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is an electronic single cylinder deadbolt in the EMPowered collection, cylinder x thumbturn, brass, contemporary styling. For the same cylinder x thumbturn function in a purely mechanical contemporary round trim, the Bravura 310RC Elite (BVR-BV310601) is a Grade 2 contemporary round deadbolt, and the Bravura 310SC Elite (BVR-BV310701) is the same in a contemporary square trim. Both keep the key-outside, turn-inside operation without any electronics.
8) I need a deadbolt keyed into an existing Schlage C system like the Emtek EMP8423 - what else uses that keyway?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt ships with a Schlage C keyway as standard, with a Weiser WR5 cylinder available in its place. Among commercial options on the same keyway, the Hager 3115 is a Grade 2 cylinder x thumbturn deadbolt with a Schlage C keyway for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3118 is a Grade 1 classroom deadbolt with a Schlage C keyway and a 6-pin cylinder. All three can be brought onto one Schlage C key system.
9) What deadbolt do I use instead of the Emtek EMP8423 on a fire rated opening?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is a residential brass deadbolt. For a fire rated opening, the Hager 3115 and Hager 3215 are fire rated Grade 2 cylinder x thumbturn deadbolts for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Hager 3118 is a fire rated Grade 1 classroom deadbolt, and the Cal-Royal CRB800 is a Grade 1 heavy duty single cylinder deadbolt with a UL 3-hour fire rated latch.
10) I need a deadbolt like the Emtek EMP8423 but with an interchangeable core for my master key system - what works?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt ships with a fixed Schlage C cylinder, or a Weiser WR5 cylinder in its place. For small format interchangeable core, the Arrow E61 (AR-E61 26D IC) 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 interchangeable core deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Delaney LM Series 301702 is a Grade 1 single cylinder less core deadbolt in dull chrome.
11) Do I need to specify handing for the Emtek EMP8423 deadbolt?
No handing required. As a single cylinder deadbolt, cylinder outside and thumbturn inside, it installs the same on a left or right hand door. That also means you do not need to know the swing before ordering, which is useful when you are buying for several openings at once.
12) What is actually included in the box with the Emtek EMP8423 deadbolt?
Every one of these deadbolts ships with a brass trim strike, a heavy gauge steel understrike behind it, and the hardened steel bolt. Single cylinder units also include the extension collar for thin doors. The cylinder, housing, collar, thumbturn and rosette are solid brass, so the visible trim is brass throughout rather than plated zinc.
13) Is the Emtek EMP8423 deadbolt suitable for a commercial opening?
It is catalogued as a residential deadbolt, contemporary Modern Disc styling in solid brass. For a commercial door where a specifier is calling out an ANSI grade, look at a graded tubular deadbolt instead: the Accentra D111 is a Grade 1 single cylinder with a 2-3/8 inch backset, and the Dexter DB1000 Series single cylinder is Grade 1 covering 1-3/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors. Both are cylinder x thumbturn like the Emtek.
14) Can I keep my existing strike plate when I swap in the Emtek EMP8423?
You don't need to. A brass trim strike plus a heavy gauge steel understrike come with every deadbolt, so the strike side gets replaced as part of the install and the trim finish matches the lock. The understrike is what actually carries the load into the jamb, so fasten it through to the framing rather than just the casing.
15) The Emtek EMP8423 needs a 2-1/8 inch cross bore - what deadbolt works on a door with no bore at all?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt uses standard door prep with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and 1 inch edge bore. If the door cannot take a full cross bore, the Codelocks CL200 is a surface deadbolt with key override, the Codelocks CL2200 is an electronic surface deadbolt in brushed steel, and the Callan Model 205S (CLN-KD2001) is a Grade 3 one-sided half-bore deadbolt.
16) My door is thicker than the Emtek EMP8423 standard range - what deadbolt covers a thicker door?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is built for 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors on the mechanical side, with the EMPowered unit fitting up to 2-1/4 inches. If you need a cylindrical deadlock rated past 1-3/4 inches on a commercial door, the Corbin Russwin DL3011 is a Grade 1 cylindrical deadlock covering 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors, while the Corbin Russwin DL3211 is listed at 1-3/4 inches only.
17) Is there a simpler deadbolt than the Emtek EMP8423 for a low-traffic interior or storage door?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is a brass electronic deadbolt with a keyed cylinder and thumbturn. Where a basic mechanical bolt is enough, the Cal-Royal ED500 is a Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolt with an adjustable backset for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Cal-Royal LSD is Grade 3 with an ADA ergonomic thumbturn over the same thickness range, and the Callan Model 200S (CLN-372001) is a Grade 3 single cylinder square trim deadbolt.
18) Can the BEST 8T tubular deadbolt tube or the Arrow 460 strike replace an Emtek EMP8423?
No. The EMP8423 Modern Disc is a complete single cylinder deadbolt with cylinder, housing, collar, thumbturn, rosette, hardened steel bolt, understrike and brass trim strike. The BEST 8T is a T Series tubular deadbolt tube component, and the Arrow 460 is a mortise lock strike for latchbolt and deadbolt functions with a straight lip. Both are pieces of an assembly, not a deadbolt you can install on their own.
19) What is the difference between the Emtek EMP8423 and a classroom function deadbolt like the Falcon D211?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is cylinder x thumbturn: keyed outside, turned by hand inside. The Falcon D211 is a Grade 2 medium duty classroom function deadbolt operated by single cylinder, and the Falcon D111 is the Grade 1 heavy duty classroom version with an adjustable backset. Classroom function is specified where the inside should not be able to throw or retract the bolt by hand.
20) The Emtek EMP8423 needs the backset specified at order - which deadbolts adjust instead?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt ships with a 2-3/8 inch backset latch as standard and a 2-3/4 inch backset must be specified when required. If you would rather stock one adjustable unit across mixed door preps, the Brinks Raleigh (BRNK-E2401) and Brinks Mendocino (BRNK-E2402) are single cylinder deadbolts with a 4 way adjustable backset, and the Cal-Royal ED500 is a Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolt with an adjustable backset.
21) What finishes does the Emtek Modern Disc EMP8423 deadbolt come in?
Five: Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Nickel Lifetime (US14), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), and Polished Chrome (US26). Each finish is available with either the Schlage C or the Weiser WR5 cylinder, so you can match trim across a house without giving up your existing key system.
22) If I want the Emtek EMP8423 look but need a traditional round rosette instead of the modern disc, what is comparable?
The EMP8423 Modern Disc deadbolt is a contemporary style single cylinder deadbolt with a brass rosette. For a traditional round trim in the same cylinder x thumbturn function, the Bravura 310B Elite (BVR-BV310001) is a Grade 2 traditional round deadbolt. If a rectangular escutcheon suits better, the Bravura 910 (BVR-BV910005) is a Grade 2 rectangle single cylinder deadbolt.
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