Emtek Modern Designer Brass Leverset - Hercules 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:
- Hercules
- Theme:
- Contemporary
- 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:
- Contemporary
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 5107.HEC.RH.US19 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Hercules passage leverset fit a standard 2-1/8 inch bored door?
Yes. The Hercules lever passage set drops into a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore and works on doors from 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inches thick. One exception on the trim side: the STRETTO rosette needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole prep, so if you are matching an existing single-bore door, stay with one of the standard brass rosettes.
2) Does the Emtek Hercules passage lever come with a 2-3/4 inch backset latch, or only 2-3/8?
Both. Backset is a required choice at order time, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches. The standard latch ships 2-3/8, so if you are replacing hardware on a commercial-depth prep you have to specify 2-3/4 on the order. Measure from the door edge to the center of the bore before you pick.
3) Do I need to specify handing on an Emtek Hercules passage set?
Yes, handing is a required selection: left hand or right hand. Unlike most commercial passage levers, which ship non-handed and reverse in the field, the Hercules lever is built to the hand you order. Stand outside the door (the side it swings away from) to call it. Order the wrong hand and the lever points the wrong way.
4) Is the Emtek Hercules leverset rated for commercial use in an apartment building or office?
It is a residential-duty brass tubular lockset, so it suits single-family, condo interiors, and high-end multifamily units, not a high-traffic corridor or a code-driven commercial opening. For commercial passage duty in the same footprint, the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty passage lever fitting 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal-resistant passage lever for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors.
5) I need a passage lever for a 2 inch thick door. Will the Emtek Hercules work?
Yes, up to 2-1/4 inches, which covers most thick solid-core and custom slabs. If you are hunting alternatives at that thickness, the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever covers 1-3/8 to 2 inches and the Falcon K101 covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inches. Below the range, doors thinner than 1-3/8 inches are outside what the Hercules set will clamp.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Emtek Hercules passage leverset in a residential-style brass finish?
The Bravura Miramar with Round Trim passage leverset in US4 Satin Brass is the nearest match in look and function - it is a Grade 2 passage/hall/closet leverset offered in a Satin Brass US4 finish, and the Hercules passage set also lists Satin Brass (US4) among its finishes. Both are non-keyed passage sets, so the latch simply retracts with either lever and there is no locking. The difference is in the trim program: the Hercules set is a brass lever ordered against a chosen rosette, while the Miramar comes with round trim as configured.
7) Does the Hercules passage lever work on a fire-rated door?
For a fire-rated opening, specify a lever that carries the rating: the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock, fire rated, with non-handed levers for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage/closet lever, fire rated, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Kwikset 200DL-RCALFD Delta passage lever ships with a round corner adjustable 20 minute UL latch and round corner strike for a lighter-duty rated application. The Emtek Hercules set is a residential brass leverset.
8) The Hercules passage lever is handed - which passage levers are non-handed for a mixed-swing job?
The Hercules brass leverset is ordered as left hand or right hand, so the swing has to be confirmed per opening. If you would rather stock one part for both swings, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage cylindrical lever with a non-handed design, and the Falcon K101 is the Grade 1 heavy duty passage lever with non-handed levers. Both are passage/hall/closet function like the Hercules set.
9) Which passage leversets fit a 2 inch thick door - the Hercules brass set tops out below that?
The Hercules leverset is specified for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. For thicker leaves, the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever with the Withnell design covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. The Arrow GL01 Grade 2 passage lock with the Sierra lever is specified for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 Grade 1 passage/closet lever for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch.
10) I need the same lever look on a door that has to be keyed - what takes the place of the Hercules passage set there?
The Hercules set is non-keyed, so it cannot be cylinder-keyed. Keyed leversets in the same cylindrical family include the Hager 2525, a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with lever handle for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lock with the Withnell lever over the same range. Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom leverset with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset, which matches one of the two backsets the Hercules latch is set for.
11) What is included with the Emtek Hercules passage leverset, and do I need to buy a latch separately?
It ships as a complete set: both levers, the rosettes you choose, the latch, and the strike plate. Nothing else to order to hang it on a prepped door. Latch faceplate comes round corner or square corner, so match it to the existing mortise in the door edge rather than chiseling a new one.
12) What is the difference between the 28 degree latch and the standard latch on the Emtek Hercules lever?
Three latch choices. The standard latch is the conventional rotation. The 28 degree rotation latch shortens the lever swing, so the handle drops less to retract the bolt, which reads as a lighter, more modern action. The CF mechanism is the third option: it hides the rosette mounting screws so there is no exposed fastener on the face, and it includes the 28 degree latch. If a clean rosette matters on the job, CF is the one to specify.
13) What is a decorative brass alternative to the Emtek Hercules passage lever?
The Baldwin Estate 5103 passage lever with the 5048 rose is the closest decorative-grade peer we carry, same passage function, same residential design intent. If you are furnishing a run of doors and want matching non-operating hardware on closet or double doors, Baldwin also does the 5103 as a left hand and a right hand half dummy. On the value side, Bravura's Miramar passage leverset is a Grade 2 option in US4 Satin Brass.
14) What finishes does the Emtek Hercules lever come in, and can I match it to the rest of the house?
Eight finishes: Flat Black (US19), French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Polished Chrome (US26), Polished Nickel Lifetime (US14), Satin Brass (US4), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). Unlacquered brass will patina over time rather than hold its as-shipped look, so pick it only if you want that. There is also a split finish option if you need one finish on the corridor side and another inside the room.
15) Can I use a different rosette shape with the Hercules lever to match my other Emtek doors?
Yes, the Hercules lever can be ordered with any brass rosette, and six shapes are offered here: Disk, Modern, Modern Rectangular, Neos, Square, and Urban Modern. That is how you keep a lever consistent across a house where some openings are square-trim and others round. The lever itself is solid brass in every combination.
16) I need the bedroom and bathroom doors to lock but the hall doors to stay free - what pairs with the Hercules passage lever?
The Hercules set is passage function, non-keyed, so it never locks - correct for halls and closets. For the bed and bath doors you need a privacy function lever. Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in matched passage, privacy, and half dummy versions on the same 5048 rose, so a single lever design can cover hall, bath, and closet-face doors across a house. Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors if a commercial-grade privacy is wanted.
17) What do I order for a door leaf that does not need a working latch at all, like a closet false door or the inactive leaf of a pair?
A passage set like the Hercules includes a latch and strike plate and operates a working latch, so it is more than that opening needs. A dummy trim is the right part: the BEST 9K Series 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy trim cylindrical lever, the BEST 7KC Series 1DT is the Grade 2 medium duty single dummy, and the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy. For handed half dummies matched to a residential lever family, Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in left hand and right hand half dummy versions.
18) Is a keypad lever a substitute for the Hercules passage set on a closet or utility door?
It is not the same part. The Hercules set is non-keyed passage - the lever always retracts the latch from both sides with no credential. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with passage function and ADA compliance for 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 2835DC is the double combination version; the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Those hold the door secured until a code is entered and then can be left in passage, so choose them when the opening needs controlled access rather than free operation.
19) What is the plainer, lower-cost passage lever for rental turns where the brass designer look is not needed?
The Kwikset 200BRNL RDT Breton is a Grade 3 passage leverset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors - the same door thickness range the Hercules brass set covers - and the Kwikset 200DL Delta is a reversible Grade 3 passage lever for interior hall and closet doors supplied with an adjustable 6AL latch and RCS strike. The Callan Asheville is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel. All are passage function like the Hercules set; the Hercules difference is a brass body with a selectable rosette and an eight-finish range.
20) For a hotel or multifamily corridor standardizing on one passage lever, what are the heavy duty alternatives to a residential brass set?
Heavy duty passage levers in the set include the Falcon T101, a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical passage lever with pressure release technology, and the Falcon K101, Grade 1 heavy duty passage with non-handed levers and a fire rating. The Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever lockset with a flat lever for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Design Hardware J75 is the Grade 2 equivalent at the same 1-3/4 inch thickness. The Emtek Hercules brass leverset is designated residential and is ordered handed.
21) Is the Emtek Hercules leverset electronic or keypad operated?
No, it is a purely mechanical brass lever with no electronics and no keypad. If you want keyless operation on a passage-function opening, the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton lever handles 1-3/16 to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 1150 heavy duty keypad lever set covers 1-1/8 to 2 inch doors with an adjustable backset.
22) What are the contemporary square-trim passage lever options next to the Hercules with a Square or Modern Rectangular rosette?
The Hercules lever is a contemporary brass design that can be ordered on a Square Rosette, Modern Rectangular Rosette, Modern Rosette, Disk Rosette, Neos Rosette, or Urban Modern Rosette. Comparable square-trim passage leversets include the Bravura Tampa with square trim, a Grade 2 passage leverset. If round trim suits the door better, the Bravura Atlanta and Bravura Orlando are Grade 2 passage leversets with round trim. The trim on those comes as configured with the set, while the Hercules rosette is chosen at order.
23) What is the difference between the Accentra 5301LN and 4601LN Augusta passage levers when cross-shopping against an Emtek passage set?
Both are Grade 2 passage/hall/closet cylindrical lever locks with the Augusta trim design - the 5301LN is in the 5300 Series and the 4601LN is in the 4600 Series. Either covers the same non-keyed passage function as the Emtek Hercules set, which is a residential brass lever ordered by handing with a selectable rosette. Choose between the Accentra series based on which trim and series a facility already standardizes on.
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