Emtek Modern Brass Tubular Single Point Lockset with Egg Knob - Single Cylinder
- Handing is Required for Leversets
- Standard door thickness of 1-3/4”. Specify if thicker.
- 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"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Single Point Locksets
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Sideplate Locksets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- Series:
- Egg
- Theme:
- Contemporary
- Electronic:
- No
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Entry
- Product Style:
- Traditional
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 5308-E-US26 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Egg knob entry lockset fit a standard 1-3/4 inch door?
Yes. The Egg knob single point lockset covers doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, and it ships set up for 1-3/4 inch as standard. If your door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches, that has to be called out on the order, and there is a door thickness field for exactly that. It needs a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, which is the same bore most residential prep already has.
2) Which backset do I need for the Emtek Egg knob lockset, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4?
Both are offered and you pick one when ordering. The latch supplied as standard is 2-3/8 inch backset; specify 2-3/4 inch if your existing bore sits that far in from the edge. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch cross bore and match it, since the wrong backset will not line the spindle up with the hole.
3) Can I key this Emtek Egg knob lockset into my existing Weiser house key?
Yes. The Weiser (WR5) keyway is offered as a substitution in place of the standard Schlage C keyway, and there is no upcharge for it. Ordered that way, the cylinder can be keyed into an existing Weiser system. On Emtek's product codes the Weiser version is called out by adding a W to the front of the code.
4) Can I have several Emtek Egg knob locksets keyed alike for one house?
Yes. Keying is selected on the order as either keyed different or keyed alike, at no charge, so a run of entry doors can all take one key. There is also a keying-to-code field if you need them cut to an existing key code rather than a new random bitting.
5) Does the Emtek Egg lockset use the same key as my Schlage locks?
The standard cylinder is a Schlage C keyway, so it can be keyed into an existing Schlage C system. The alternative is the Weiser WR5 keyway at no upcharge. Pick the keyway that matches the rest of the building before you order, because that choice is made at the factory.
6) What is the closest alternative to the Emtek Egg knob single cylinder entry set if the door needs a keyed cylinder on both sides?
The Emtek Egg knob sideplate set is a single cylinder entry lockset, meaning it is keyed on the exterior with a thumbturn or interior release. For an opening that must be keyed from both sides, the Omnia D12036AC is a double cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass with a sideplate design. Both are solid brass sideplate-style products; the difference is the keyed function on the interior and the lever handle in place of the Egg knob. Double cylinder hardware on an egress door is subject to local code, so confirm with the authority having jurisdiction before specifying it.
7) I want a lever instead of a knob but the same single cylinder keyed entry function - what should I look at?
The Omnia D12036A is a single cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass construction, so it keeps the one-sided keyed function of the Emtek Egg set while putting a lever in the hand instead of a knob. This matters for ADA-minded projects and for any user who cannot grip and twist a round knob. The Emtek Egg set uses a knob handle in a tubular lock configuration; the Omnia is a lever-driven deadbolt lockset, so verify the door prep matches before ordering.
8) What looks like a substitute for this Emtek entry set but will not actually secure the door?
The Omnia D12036PD is the one to watch. It carries the same solid brass sideplate look as the keyed D12036 models, but its function is double dummy - trim with plates on both faces and no latch, no cylinder, no keying. Ordered by mistake in place of the Emtek Egg knob single cylinder entry set, it would leave an exterior door with decorative hardware and nothing holding it closed. Confirm the function line reads entry or single cylinder, not dummy, when the door needs to lock.
9) What does single cylinder mean on this Emtek entry knob set?
Single cylinder means key on the outside, thumbturn on the inside. It's an entry function keyed lockset, so the outside knob is locked and unlocked by key and the inside turns free to exit. If you have glass within reach of the lock and want key operation on both sides, this is not the configuration you want.
10) Do I have to specify handing for the Emtek Egg knob lockset?
Not for this one. Handing is required on Emtek leversets, but the Egg is a knob, and a round knob works the same on either hand of the door. You still need to get the backset and door thickness right.
11) What is the difference between the 5302 and 5308 Emtek Egg knob locksets?
It is the sideplate shape behind the knob. The 5302 uses the Modern Rectangular trim style, the 5308 uses the Annapolis trim style. The knob, the tubular entry mechanism, the bore and the backset options are the same either way, so pick on how the plate reads against your other door hardware.
12) What finishes does the Emtek Egg knob entry set come in, and can I mix inside and outside?
Ten finishes: Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Nickel (US14), Satin Nickel (US15), Pewter (US15A), Flat Black (US19), Polished Chrome (US26), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Unlacquered Brass (US3NL), Satin Brass (US4) and French Antique (US7). A split finish option is available if you want a different finish on the interior side than the exterior.
13) Is this Emtek Egg knob lockset suitable for a commercial building entrance?
It is a residential-rated product, solid brass, tubular bored construction. For apartment unit doors and houses it is the right class of hardware. For a high-traffic commercial opening or anything on a fire-rated egress door, specify a Grade 1 or Grade 2 commercial cylindrical or mortise lock instead.
14) I need matching hardware on a non-operating door such as a closet or a French door slab - is there a non-keyed version of this style?
The Emtek Egg knob sideplate set is a keyed entry lockset, so it is not the right choice for a door that never latches. For a surface-mounted look-alike with no lock mechanism, the Omnia D12036PD is a solid brass dummy deadbolt lever lockset with plates on 5-1/2 inch center to center spacing. It is a double dummy, meaning trim on both faces with no latching or keying at all, which suits an inactive leaf where you only want the visual match.
15) Can the Omnia D12036 series be used as a drop-in replacement for the Emtek Egg knob lockset on the same door prep?
Do not assume a drop-in swap. The Emtek Egg knob set is a tubular single point lockset that works off a 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. The Omnia D12036A, D12036AC and D12036PD are deadbolt lever locksets with plates, and the D12036PD is built on 5-1/2 inch center to center spacing between the plate elements. Because the two families arrange their bores differently, measure the existing prep before committing, and expect that the Omnia plates may cover or expose holes left by the Emtek sideplate.
16) If I am keying a whole building, does the Omnia alternative offer the same keyway choice as the Emtek Egg set?
The Emtek Egg knob entry set ships on the Schlage C keyway as standard and can be ordered on the Weiser WR5 keyway by adding a W to the beginning of the product code, with no upcharge for the cylinder substitution, so it can be keyed into an existing Weiser system. The Omnia D12036A and D12036AC are described by their cylinder function - single and double cylinder respectively - so if a specific keyway is a hard requirement across a property, the Emtek Egg set is the one that states the keyway options up front. Locksmiths standardizing a Weiser or Schlage C property should weigh that before switching families.
17) Is the Emtek Egg knob lockset appropriate for a high-traffic commercial entrance, or should I look at something else?
The Emtek Egg knob tubular single point lockset is classified for residential use, so it is aimed at single-family, multi-family unit doors and interior residential applications rather than a commercial entrance cycling hundreds of times a day. The comparable Omnia D12036A and D12036AC are solid brass deadbolt lever locksets in the same decorative vein rather than commercial cylindrical hardware. For an institutional entrance with an ANSI grade requirement in the specification, a commercial-rated lock family is the right direction and the Egg knob set should be reserved for the residential openings.
18) I want a keyed deadbolt with a sideplate rather than a knob set. What else is there?
The Emtek Egg unit is a knob-operated single point lockset, so the latch and the key live in one bored assembly. If you want the deadbolt-and-lever plate look instead, Omnia offers the D12036A single cylinder deadbolt lever lockset in solid brass, the D12036AC in a double cylinder version with a sideplate design, and the D12036PD as a double dummy with plates for a non-functioning door.
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