Schlage HL6 Tubular Push/Pull Latchbolt — Hospital Passage Latch
The Schlage HL6 is a heavy-duty tubular push/pull latchbolt engineered for healthcare, institutional, and commercial applications where hands-free door operation and quiet performance are required. Non-handed and UL Listed for single-labeled metal or wood fire doors up to 3 hours, the HL6 delivers reliable egress with a short-throw paddle action that works even when hands are full.
Default Specifications
- Certification: UL Listed for 3-hour fire door, 4.0" x 8.0"
- Latchbolt: 1/2" throw brass
- Backset: 2-3/4", 3-3/4", 5", or 7" (specify at order)
- Door thickness: 1-3/4"
- Substrate: Zinc and steel
- Warranty: 10 years
HL6 Push/Pull Latch — How It Works
- Latchbolt retracted by paddle from either side
- Inside paddle always free for immediate egress
- Short throw angle allows door opening with an easy push or pull — no grip required
HL Series Overview
Hospitals and healthcare environments demand noise reduction to support patient recovery and staff performance. The redesigned HL Series delivers proven 50% quieter paddle operation than the previous generation — both in push and pull direction — through a dampened paddle action that reduces noise on depression and snap-back. Quiet operation comes standard on all HL Series hardware.
The HL Series covers a full range of solutions:
- HL6: Durable tubular latching solution with short throw angle for hands-free operation
- PL7/PL8 Privacy Function: Patented thumbturn privacy for restrooms and patient bathrooms, with emergency outside release
- HL6 Mortise Lock Option: Combines HL6 push/pull operation with the Schlage L Series heavy-duty mortise lock
Features & Benefits
- Non-handed — installs on any door without modification
- UL Listed for all single-labeled metal or wood doors, including single fire doors
- Dampened paddle action reduces operational noise
- Variety of vertical or horizontal mounting positions for a wide range of applications
- Classic design integrates with existing hardware suites
- Available in tubular, privacy, and mortise configurations
- 16 mortise functions available, including electrified
- Optional engraving on handles
Options
- B: Brass base material for US26 and US260 finishes
- E: Engraved handles — "PUSH" and "PULL"
- EN: Entrance only latch
- EO: Exit only latch
- L: Lead lined
- SOC: Pin-in-socket security screws
Available Finishes
- 605 (US3) — Polished Brass
- 606 (US4) — Satin Brass
- 612 (US10) — Satin Bronze
- 613 (US10B) — Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- 625 (US26) — Polished Chrome
- 626 / 626AM (US26D) — Satin Chrome
- 629 (US32) — Bright Stainless Steel
- 630 / 630AM (US32D) — Satin Stainless Steel
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Product Specs
- Series:
- HL6 Series
- Subcategory:
- Hospital Latches
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Handle Type:
- Paddle
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Warranty:
- 10 Year
- Standard Strike:
- ASA strike, ANSI 115.1 (1-1/4" x 4-7/8")
- Keyed:
- No
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Hospital Latches
- Electronic:
- No
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Lock Function:
- Passage
- Product Model:
- HL6
- Product Function:
- Passage/Hall/Closet
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Zinc and Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware