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WESLOCK ROCKFORD SINGLE CYLINDER HANDLESET OVERVIEW
If security, safety, and style are important to you, then Weslock is your choice for quality hardware for your home. Not only are Weslock door handle and deadbolt products strong and long lasting, but they also offer a beautiful aesthetic for your home. With designs that enhance the look and feel of your home and details, such as concealed installation screws, that merge function and form, Weslock offers a product unmatched by the competition.
Standard features
- 5-Pin Cylinder, Weslock keyway
- Exceeds ANSI A 156.2 Grade II lock standards
- Solid Molten Brass
- 1” Throw bolt with two hardened steel rollers prevent sawing
- Removable knob/lever prevents scratching during installation
- Heavy Duty Security Strikes with 3” screws
- Fits doors prepared with 2-1/8” top (1-5/8“ optional) and 2-1/8” bottom cross holes and 1” edge hole
- 5-1/2” minimum center to center cross hole spacing
- Adjustable latches 2-3/8” or 2-3/4” with removable faceplates
- Optional door thickness up to 2-1/4”
- Adjusts to door thickness from 1-3/4” - 2”
- Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty
- Limited 10 Year Finish Warranty
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Series:
- Molten Bronze
- Warranty:
- Limited Lifetime Mechanical and Limited 10 Year Finish
- Latch Faceplate:
- 1" x 2-1/4"
- Collection:
- Molten Bronze
- Cross Bore:
- 2-1/8"
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Handlesets
- Subcategory:
- Residential Handlesets
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Cylinder and Keyways:
- 5 Pin Cylinder, Weslock Keyway
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- IMAP Policy:
- Yes
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/8 or 2-3/4
- Product Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4" to 2"
- Door Strike:
- 2-1/4" full lip and 1" x 2-1/4", Radius & Square
- Product Style:
- Rockford
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Weslock R7980-2H2SL2D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Weslock 7980 Rockford handleset fit my existing door prep?
It drops into a standard residential entry prep: 2-1/8 inch top cross bore (1-5/8 inch optional) and 2-1/8 inch bottom cross bore, with a 1 inch edge bore. You need at least 5-1/2 inch center to center spacing between the two cross holes. The latch adjusts for either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, so you don't have to know which one the door was bored for before ordering.
2) What door thickness does the Weslock Rockford handleset work on?
Standard configuration adjusts from 1-3/4 to 2 inches. If your door is thicker, there is a 2 to 2-1/4 inch thickness option you select when ordering, so slab doors and heavy custom entries are covered. Pick the thickness before you check out; it changes what ships.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
Yes. The Rockford with Carlow lever is ordered left hand or right hand, so determine your door's swing before ordering. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your left, it's left hand. Both handings come in Oil Rubbed Bronze and Matte Black.
4) Can I key several Weslock Rockford handlesets alike for a rental property?
Yes. Keying is a required selection at order time, either keyed different or keyed alike, at no extra charge, and there is an optional key code field if you need to match an existing Weslock key. The cylinder is a 5-pin in the Weslock keyway, so it keys to other Weslock cylinders, not to Kwikset KW1 or Schlage SC1.
5) How secure is the deadbolt on the Weslock Rockford handleset?
The bolt has a 1 inch throw with two hardened steel rollers in it to resist sawing, and it ships with heavy duty security strikes fastened with 3 inch screws that reach the framing rather than just the jamb. Weslock states the lock exceeds ANSI A156.2 Grade 2 standards.
6) I need a keyed entry handleset for a 2 inch thick door - what are my options besides the Weslock 7980?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford adjusts to 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors and offers an optional build for doors up to 2-1/4 inch. Among other brands, the Yale Real Living BYRD226NRRX Assure standalone touchscreen deadbolt with Ridgefield handleset covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, as does the BYRD226CBARX Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version - but those are electronic keypad deadbolts rather than a key-only cylinder. Kwikset, Schlage F Series, and Pamex handlesets in the comparable range stop at 1-3/4 inch doors.
7) Which handlesets can I key alike with existing Schlage or Kwikset cylinders instead of the Weslock 7980?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford uses a 5 pin Weslock keyway, so it keys with other Weslock cylinders rather than Schlage or Kwikset. If the property is standardized on Kwikset SmartKey, the 687AMD Amador single cylinder keyed handleset is offered in a SmartKey version and in an SC1 keyway SmartKey version, both Grade 3 for 1-3/4 inch doors, as is the 687BW Belleview. Those let you rekey to an existing key on site.
8) Is a Grade 2 handleset from another brand equivalent to the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford exceeds ANSI A156.2 Grade II lock standards. The Master Lock HDLB series HDLBA0615/4D single cylinder deadbolt handleset is Grade 2 entrance function, and the Schlage Residential F60 Addison is Grade 2 as well. Kwikset's 687AMD Amador and 687BW Belleview exterior-only handlesets are Grade 3. For a residential application where cycle durability is the deciding factor, the Grade 2 sets sit in the same tier as the Weslock.
9) Is the Weslock 7980 Rockford a single cylinder or double cylinder handleset?
Single cylinder: key outside, thumbturn inside. That's the usual choice for an entry door, and the one to avoid if you have glass within reach of the inside turn and local code pushes you toward a keyed inside cylinder.
10) What strike and faceplate come with the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
It includes a 2-1/4 inch full lip strike plus a 1 inch by 2-1/4 inch strike, in both radius and square corners, so it matches either a routed radius mortise or a square-cut jamb. The latch faceplate is 1 inch by 2-1/4 inch and the faceplates are removable, which lets you fit a drive-in prep or swap corner styles without a new latch.
11) Is the Weslock Rockford handleset rated for commercial use?
It is a residential handleset in Weslock's Molten Bronze collection, built from solid brass. For an apartment unit door, a single-family entry, or a light multi-family opening it's appropriate. For a high-traffic commercial entrance you want a Grade 1 mortise or cylindrical lock instead.
12) What are the alternatives to the Weslock Rockford handleset if I want a different keyway or brand?
For an SC1 keyway, the Schlage Residential F60 Addison with Accent lever is a Grade 2 single cylinder entry handleset covering 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. If you standardize on Kwikset SmartKey, the 687AMD Amador is a Grade 3 single cylinder handleset for 1-3/4 inch doors, exterior trim only. Sure-Loc's Aspen AN507 is another single cylinder keyed handleset with an adjustable backset like the Weslock. Note that the Schlage and Kwikset options top out at 1-3/4 inch thickness, so for a thicker door the Weslock, which adjusts to 2 inches standard, is the one that fits.
13) Does the Weslock Rockford come with an interior lever or do I buy that separately?
The interior trim is included. The 7980 Rockford is sold as a complete set with the Carlow lever inside, exterior handle, deadbolt, latches and strikes. Compare that to something like the Kwikset 687AMD Amador, which is sold as exterior trim only and needs interior trim ordered on top.
14) Is the Emtek 3002 Memphis handleset a substitute for the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
No. The Emtek 3002 Memphis brass mortise entrance handleset is a dummy function - it has no working latch or cylinder and is used on inactive or fixed doors. The same applies to the Emtek 3004 Hamilton, 3005 Melrose, and 3006 Manhattan. The Weslock 7980 Rockford is a keyed single cylinder entry handleset with a working latch. If you need a matching inactive leaf alongside a keyed opening, the Emtek dummies serve that role; they will not lock a door.
15) Is there a non-keyed handleset that matches the look of a keyed entry set like the Weslock 7980?
For an interior or secondary door where no cylinder is wanted, the Schlage Residential JE285 Barcelona handleset with Seville lever is a non-keyed entry function set, Grade 2, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Weslock 7980 Rockford is keyed with a single cylinder and a 1 inch throw bolt with hardened steel rollers. Pairing a keyed set on the front door with a non-keyed set of similar profile elsewhere is a common way to keep the elevation consistent.
16) Which alternatives to the Weslock 7980 also offer an adjustable backset?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford ships with an adjustable latch for 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset with removable faceplates. Among other brands, the Sure-Loc Aspen AN507 single cylinder keyed entry handleset, the Madison MA507 keyed entry handleset, the Alta AT507 tubular handleset, and the Coral CR507 handleset are all built with an adjustable backset. That matters when you are ordering for a mix of older and newer door preps and do not want to confirm each bore.
17) What is the alternative to the Weslock 7980 Rockford if the tenant wants keypad entry?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford is a mechanical single cylinder handleset keyed to the Weslock keyway. For keypad access on a similar handleset format, the Kwikset 815SCEHFL San Clemente handleset with Halifax lever pairs with a contemporary SmartCode keypad electronic deadbolt and ships with RCAL latch and RCS strike for 1-3/4 inch doors. Yale's Assure BYRD226NRRX standalone touchscreen deadbolt with Ridgefield handleset and the BYRD256 CBARX key free touchscreen version with Ridgefield passage handleset cover 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
18) Are there solid brass handleset alternatives to the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford is built on a brass substrate from the Molten Bronze collection. Deltana offers several solid brass entry handlesets: the 803871B Hanover, the 815871 St. Ann, and the 825871 Kingston, all entry function. The Deltana 810871 Montego handleset covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. These differ in escutcheon shape and grip style, so match the plate profile to the door stile before committing.
19) What handleset alternative gives me a separate deadbolt and latch that operate together?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford is a single cylinder handleset with a 1 inch throw bolt. If the opening calls for an interconnected lock where the lever retracts both the latch and the deadbolt in one motion, the Schlage Residential JI18/19 interconnected passage lock with keyed deadbolt and Torino lever is the alternative, Grade 2, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Interconnected sets are commonly specified in multi-family for single motion egress.
20) I want a knob interior instead of the Carlow lever on the Weslock 7980 - what else is available?
The Weslock 7980 Rockford pairs its exterior handle with a Carlow lever inside. If a knob interior suits the opening better, the Baldwin Wesley handleset is offered with an Alcott knob and with a Carnaby knob, both entrance function. Levers are generally the choice where ADA-style operation is wanted; knobs are often kept for style consistency on residential interiors.
21) The Kwikset 687AMD Amador is listed as exterior only - how does that compare to the Weslock 7980 Rockford?
The Kwikset 687AMD Amador single cylinder keyed handleset and the 687BW Belleview are exterior-only trim, meaning the interior side is supplied separately. The Weslock 7980 Rockford is a complete single cylinder entry handleset with the Carlow lever interior, adjustable 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch latch, and heavy duty security strike with 3 inch screws. If you are replacing only a damaged exterior plate on an existing Kwikset opening, the exterior-only sets apply; for a full opening, the Weslock is the complete assembly.
22) Will the installation screws show on the face of the Weslock Rockford handleset?
No. The Molten Bronze handlesets use concealed installation screws, so the exterior plate reads clean. The lever is also removable during install to keep from scratching the finish while you set the plate.
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