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Emtek Modern Classic Brass Knobset - Orb Knob, Privacy Set

Emtek Modern Classic Brass Knobset - Orb Knob, Privacy Set

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Model: 5209.ORUS19
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Emtek Modern Classic Brass Leverset - Orb Knob, Privacy 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

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Knobsets
Collection:
Brass
Product Type:
Knobsets
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Knob
Lock Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Lock Type:
Tubular
Series:
Orb
Theme:
Contemporary
Electronic:
No
Keyed:
No
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
MAP Policy:
Yes
Product Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Product Style:
Contemporary
Product Material:
Brass
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Emtek 5209.ORUS19 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Emtek Orb privacy knob fit a 1-3/4 inch door with a standard 2-1/8 inch bore?
Yes. The Orb knob privacy set drops into standard door prep, a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and covers doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2-1/4 inch thick. The spec table on the set states 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch, so a 1-3/4 inch commercial-style slab is squarely in range with no special ordering. The one exception is the STRETTO rosette, which needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a two-hole door prep for the thumbturn.
2) Do I need to order a 2-3/4 inch backset for the Emtek Orb knob, or does the latch adjust?
Backset is a choice you make on the order. The Orb privacy set ships standard with a 2-3/8 inch backset latch, and 2-3/4 inch must be specified if that is what the door is bored for. Measure from the door edge to the center of the bore before ordering: 2-3/8 is typical residential, 2-3/4 shows up on heavier doors and thicker stiles. Pick the wrong one and the latch will not reach the strike.
3) What comes in the box with an Emtek Orb privacy knobset?
It's a complete set: both knobs, the rosettes you selected, the latch, and the strike plate. Nothing else has to be sourced to hang it, and the latch faceplate can be round corner or square corner to match the existing mortise in the door edge. Privacy function means a thumbturn inside and an emergency release outside, no key and no cylinder.
4) Can I mix the Orb knob with a different rosette shape to match the rest of my doors?
Yes, the Orb knob can be ordered on any brass rosette. Six shapes are offered: Disk, Modern, Modern Rectangular, Neos, Square, and Urban Modern. So if the other openings in the house already run a square rosette, the Orb can be specified square rather than round. Seven finishes cover it: Flat Black (US19), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Chrome (US26), Polished Nickel Lifetime (US14), Satin Brass (US4), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL).
5) Is the Emtek Orb knob suitable for a commercial building or apartment turnover?
It's a residential-duty tubular lockset in solid brass, built for interior bed and bath doors in homes and finished units. For a commercial corridor, a school, or high-traffic multifamily, go to a graded cylindrical lock instead: the Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob is Grade 2 and fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal BER20 privacy knob is Grade 3 over the same thickness range. The Emtek is the right call when appearance drives the choice, not cycle count.
6) Will an Emtek Orb privacy knob replace an existing knob without redrilling the door?
In most cases yes. If the door already has the standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore and the latch bore matches your backset, the Orb set goes straight in, and the round or square corner latch faceplate lets you match the existing mortise so you are not chiseling the door edge. The two things to check first: your backset (2-3/8 or 2-3/4) and door thickness, which the set handles from 1-3/8 up to 2-1/4 inch. The STRETTO rosette is the exception, needing a 1-1/4 inch bore and a separate second hole for the thumbturn.
7) What is a comparable privacy knob to the Emtek Orb knobset for a bedroom or bathroom door?
The Deltana 6112 St. Thomas knob is also a privacy/bed/bath function knob and covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, so it reaches slightly thicker doors than the Emtek Orb knobset, which is specified for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Emtek Orb is a brass, non-keyed tubular privacy set and can be paired with Disk, Modern, Modern Rectangular, Neos, Square, or Urban Modern rosettes; the Deltana is a fixed St. Thomas knob design. Both give you the same bed/bath thumbturn function.
8) What is a graded alternative to the Emtek Orb privacy knobset for an apartment turn or rental unit?
The Dexter C2000 Series privacy knob is a Grade 2 cylindrical ball knob privacy/bed/bath lock for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same door thickness range the Emtek Orb knobset covers. The Pamex FTF Baron is a Grade 3 privacy knob lockset over that same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch range. The Emtek Orb is a residential brass knobset offered in seven finishes including Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B) and Satin Nickel (US15); the Dexter and Pamex are the choice when a purchase spec calls out an ANSI grade.
9) I need the same Orb knob look on a hall or closet door that should not lock. What do I use?
The Emtek Orb knobset is a privacy/bed/bath function, so it has a thumbturn and is not the right pick for a hall or closet. For a non-locking opening, the Omnia 434/PA is a solid brass passage latchset with an egg-shaped knob, and the Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial is a passage knob with a 5058 rose. Pamex FTF30 Baron is a Grade 3 passage knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch.
10) The Emtek Orb privacy knobset does not take a key. What knob do I order for an exterior or office door that needs one?
The Emtek Orb knobset is non-keyed. For a keyed opening, the Deltana 6901 Portland knob is an entry function knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Deltana 3381 Egg knob entry covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. On the graded side, the Dexter C2000 entry/office ball knob is Grade 2 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal BER00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office knob with a Kwikset keyway if you are keying into an existing Kwikset system.
11) Will the Emtek Orb knobset work on a commercial corridor door, or should I specify something heavier?
The Emtek Orb is a residential tubular knobset in a privacy function. For a commercial opening carrying traffic, the Falcon X101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical knobset that takes doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch and is fire rated, and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset. The Schlage D10S is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage knob lock. Those are the specification-grade answers when the drawing calls for a graded commercial lock.
12) I need a privacy knob for a 2 inch thick door. Does the Emtek Orb cover that?
The Emtek Orb knobset is specified for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For a 2 inch door in a privacy function, the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas knob covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. If the opening is commercial rather than residential, the Corbin Russwin CK4310 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch as a Grade 1 non-keyed knob and the Falcon X101 reaches 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch.
13) What is the CF mechanism option on Emtek knobsets and should I add it?
CF stands for Concealed Fastener. Add it and the rosettes mount with no exposed screws, which is the cleaner look on a visible interior door. Choosing CF also brings the 28 degree latch, a shorter rotation that suits the Orb knob's small round body. Skip it and you get standard exposed-screw rosettes with the standard latch. Latch upgrade to the 28 degree rotation can also be selected on its own.
14) What is the difference between a privacy knob and a passage knob for a bedroom or bathroom?
Privacy is the one with the lock. The Orb privacy set has a thumbturn on the room side so a bedroom or bath can be secured from inside, with no key and no cylinder anywhere in it. A passage knob just latches, no locking at all, and belongs on a hall or closet door. If passage is what the opening needs, the Bravura Albany and Bravura Lynchburg round-trim knobsets are Grade 2 passage, and Baldwin's Estate 5011 Colonial passage knob with 5058 rose covers the traditional-look side.
15) What else could I buy instead of an Emtek Orb privacy knob in a decorative brass finish?
Two close alternatives on the decorative side. Baldwin's Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose is a privacy function in the same designer-brass category, and the preconfigured Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knob with 5148 rose ships as a privacy lock already set for a 2-3/8 inch backset with a full lip strike, which removes the ordering decisions. Deltana's 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob is another, and it covers a wider door range at 1-3/8 to 2 inches. Where the Emtek separates itself is configuration: six rosette shapes, seven finishes, and the concealed-fastener option.
16) I have a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches. Do I need to note that when ordering the Emtek knobset?
Yes, give the actual door thickness on the order. The Orb set covers 1-3/8 inch through 2-1/4 inch with standard prep, but spindle and screw length get set to the thickness, so anything above the common 1-3/4 inch commercial slab should be called out. If the door falls outside that band entirely, this set is not the one.
17) Is a dummy knob the same as the Emtek Orb privacy knobset?
No. The Emtek Orb is a privacy/bed/bath knobset with a working latch and strike plate. A dummy knob has no latch at all and is surface mounted for a pull on an inactive leaf or a closet door. The Schlage A170 is a Grade 2 single dummy trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, the BEST 6K single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty dummy, and the Omnia 458/0 is a solid brass single dummy knob latchset. None of them will latch or hold a door closed the way the Orb privacy set does.
18) Is there a simpler privacy knob than the Emtek Orb if I am doing a whole building and do not need the finish options?
Yes. The Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob lock with brass trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Pamex FTF10 Baron is a Grade 3 privacy knob lockset over the same range. Both are single-configuration privacy sets. The Emtek Orb is configured per opening across seven finishes and six rosette styles, which is the choice when the trim has to match a design package rather than repeat across a floor.
19) Can I use the Emtek Orb knobset on a classroom or storeroom door?
No. The Emtek Orb is a privacy/bed/bath knobset, which unlocks from the inside thumbturn and is not a keyed institutional function. For a classroom door the Dexter C2000 classroom ball knob is a Grade 2 keyed classroom function for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a storeroom door the Sargent 6G04 is a Grade 2 storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder, and the Sargent 8XG04 is the Grade 1 heavy duty version.
20) Can I get an Emtek Orb knob in one finish outside and a different finish inside?
Yes, split finish is an ordering option on the Orb privacy set. Specify which finish goes on which side when you order. It's the usual move where a bathroom or bedroom interior runs a different palette than the hallway, drawn from the seven finishes offered, Flat Black through Unlacquered Brass.
21) Is the Emtek Orb knob solid brass or plated?
Solid brass, both the substrate and the material of record, in the Emtek Brass collection. That matters for the Unlacquered Brass (US3NL) option in particular, since an unlacquered solid brass knob will patina with handling rather than wearing through a plating. The other six finishes are applied over the same brass body.
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