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Sargent DL-2003 DL Series 2-3/4 in. Replacement Latch for DLU65 Privacy Function

Sargent DL-2003 DL Series 2-3/4 in. Replacement Latch for DLU65 Privacy Function

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Sargent DL-2003 DL Series 2-3/4 in. Replacement Latch for DLU65 Privacy Function

The Sargent DL-2003 is a DL Series replacement latch designed specifically for use with the DLU65 Privacy Function lockset. Featuring a 2-3/4" latch backset in a Satin Chrome finish, this commercial-grade replacement part is engineered to restore smooth, reliable latching performance to compatible Sargent DL Series door hardware. Ideal for facility managers and service technicians requiring an OEM-quality component for privacy function applications.

Key Features

  • Precise Backset Dimension: 2-3/4" latch backset ensures accurate fit and proper alignment within compatible DL Series locksets.
  • DLU65 Privacy Function Compatibility: Engineered specifically for use with the DLU65 Privacy Function, ensuring correct operational performance upon replacement.
  • Satin Chrome Finish: Durable Satin Chrome finish complements standard commercial door hardware and resists everyday wear.
  • OEM Replacement Component: Genuine Sargent DL Series part designed to maintain the original performance characteristics of the host lockset.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the demanding standards of commercial door hardware applications, providing long-term reliability in high-use environments.
  • Simplified Maintenance: Drop-in replacement design streamlines service calls and minimizes door downtime during latch replacement.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Latches
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: DL-2003
  • Features: Sargent Door Closer Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Sargent DL-2003?

Sargent DL Series components are manufactured to exacting commercial standards, ensuring that replacement parts like the DL-2003 deliver the same fit and function as the original hardware. Designed for demanding commercial environments, this latch provides facility maintenance teams with a dependable, purpose-built solution for restoring DLU65 Privacy Function locksets to full working order.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Latches
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
DL-2003
Features:
Sargent Door Closer Parts

Sargent DL-2003 26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What backset does the Sargent DL-2003 replacement latch have?
The DL-2003 is a 2-3/4 inch backset latch. That is the distance from the door edge to the center of the bore, so it only drops into a door already prepped at 2-3/4 inches. If your DL Series lockset was installed on a 2-3/8 inch backset prep, this latch will not reach the spindle correctly and you need the 2-3/8 version instead.
2) Which Sargent lockset does the DL-2003 latch fit?
It is built for the Sargent DL Series lockset in the DLU65 Privacy function. It is an OEM DL Series component, so it restores the original privacy operation rather than approximating it. If the lock on your door is a different function or a different Sargent series, this is not the latch to order.
3) Is there a non-Sargent privacy latch that can replace a DL-2003 at a 2-3/4 inch backset?
The Sargent DL-2003 is a DL Series replacement latch with a 2-3/4 in. backset built for the DLU65 privacy function, so it is matched to the Sargent chassis it came out of. If you are latching a generic tubular privacy or passage bore rather than servicing a DL Series lockset, the Deltana DLP23875 is a drive-in latch with an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 in. or 2-3/4 in. in a passage/privacy function, which covers the same 2-3/4 in. dimension. That is a different install style - drive-in rather than the drop-in DL Series service part - so confirm the door prep and the existing lock chassis before ordering it as a stand-in.
4) What latch do I use if the door needs to lock with a key instead of a privacy turn?
The Sargent DL-2003 is a privacy-function latch, made for the DLU65 privacy lockset, so it is not the part for a keyed opening. For an entry-function drive-in latch, the Deltana DLE23875 is an adjustable entry latch rated for doors 1-3/8 in. to 2 in. thick. Function is the deciding factor here - a privacy latch and an entry latch are prepped the same way at the edge but serve different lock chassis, so match the latch to the function of the lock you are actually servicing.
5) My privacy door has a 2-3/8 inch backset, not 2-3/4 - what should I order instead of the DL-2003?
The Sargent DL-2003 is fixed at a 2-3/4 in. backset, so it will not reach correctly in a 2-3/8 in. prep. For a 2-3/8 in. bore, the Kwikset 84290 is a square-corner plain latch at a 2-3/8 in. backset with UL listing, and the Deltana DLP23875 is an adjustable drive-in latch that sets to either 2-3/8 in. or 2-3/4 in. in a passage/privacy function. Both are tied to their own lock chassis, so if the opening is a Sargent DL Series lockset you should source the DL Series latch in the matching backset rather than cross-branding the part.
6) I need a fire-rated latch for a privacy opening. Is the DL-2003 the right part?
The DL-2003 is sold as a DL Series privacy replacement latch, not as a rated assembly. If your opening needs a latch carrying a stated UL fire rating, look at parts that publish one, such as the Kwikset 83521 RCAL plain latch listed as UL 3 hour, or the Kwikset 84290 square corner plainlatch with a 2-3/8 inch backset. Those are different chassis families, so confirm the lock they are going into.
7) Do I need to replace the whole lockset if the privacy latch stopped retracting?
Usually not. The DL-2003 is a drop-in DL Series replacement latch, so a technician pulls the lever trim and chassis, swaps the latch in the 2-3/4 inch bore, and reassembles. That keeps the existing DL Series trim and keeps the door out of service for minutes rather than a full lockset changeout.
8) Will the Sargent DL-2003 work on an entry or keyed function door?
No. It is matched to the DLU65 privacy function, which is the bed and bath style lock with an inside button and an emergency release, not a keyed entry. For a keyed entry tubular latch in a non-Sargent application, the Deltana DLE23875 drive-in latch is an entry-function part for doors 1-3/8 to 2 inches thick.
9) I need a fire-rated latch for a labeled door - does the Sargent DL-2003 cover that, or is there another option?
The Sargent DL-2003 is a DL Series replacement latch for the DLU65 privacy function in a 2-3/4 in. backset, sold as a commercial replacement part. When the specification on a labeled opening calls for a UL-listed latch specifically, the Kwikset 83521 is an RCAL plain latch listed UL 3 hour for BBL, KNL, CNL and PLL trim, and the Kwikset 83518 is the adjustable square-drive version of the same UL 3 hour latch. Those are Kwikset-chassis parts, so they are an alternative when the lock itself is Kwikset - not a drop-in for a Sargent DL Series body.
10) Will the Sargent DL-2003 work on a pocket door privacy lock?
No. The DL-2003 is a bored-door latch with a 2-3/4 in. backset built for the DLU65 privacy lockset, which is a swinging-door application. A tubular pocket door privacy latch uses its own hardware - the Emtek 83228 is a faceplate and screw set for a tubular pocket door privacy latch with square corners, in a privacy/bed/bath function. Pocket door and bored-door privacy hardware are not interchangeable, so identify which style the opening uses before ordering.
11) Can I use the DL-2003 latch with an electronic or motorized lock?
The Sargent DL-2003 is a mechanical replacement latch for the DL Series DLU65 privacy function and carries no electrified components. Motorized hardware uses a purpose-built latch instead - the Emtek LC9-DBLTCH is an EMPowered motorized deadbolt latch, a deadbolt latch function in Emtek's EMPowered series. Those are separate product families with separate door preps, so a mechanical privacy latch is not a substitute in a motorized opening and vice versa.
12) Is a drive-in latch like the Deltana DLP23875 the same thing as the Sargent DL-2003?
They are not the same style of part. The Sargent DL-2003 is an OEM DL Series replacement latch in a 2-3/4 in. backset with a Satin Chromium Plated Over Nickel (26D) finish, made to drop back into the DLU65 privacy chassis it was pulled from. The Deltana DLP23875 is a drive-in latch with an adjustable 2-3/8 in. or 2-3/4 in. backset for passage/privacy, meaning it seats directly into the bore edge rather than mounting behind a faceplate. Drive-in and faceplate preps are cut differently at the door edge, so check what the existing door is machined for before choosing between them.
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Does the Sargent DL-2003 26D come with a warranty?
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