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Anti-Pick 6-Pin Security System
Kwikset Signature Series keyed products offer a 6-pin security system. There are two sets of 6 pins in each lock, top and bottom, and a set of springs that makes it extremely hard for burglars to pick the lock.
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| Backset
The measurement between the edge of the door to the center of the hole drilled for the lock.
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| Bolt
The piece of metal that protrudes and secures or closes a door.
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| Cylinder
The round assembly of the lock which provides the ability to lock a door through the tumbler and the keyway.
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| Deadbolt
A lock in which the latchbolt is engaged by using a key or a thumbturn.
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| Dummy
A term used to describe a stationary piece of door hardware that does not provide any latching or security function for the door.
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| Finish
The color and polish of the metal of the door hardware.
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| Function
The type of door hardware used by a specific entry or door.
- Exterior:
Keyed Entry
Both knobs locked or unlocked by key outside or turnbutton inside.
- Interior:
Privacy - Bed/Bath
Both knobs locked or unlocked by emergency key outside or turnbutton inside.
Passage - Hall/Closet
Both knobs always free.
Half Dummy Trim
Does not turn or perform a function other than for decorative purposes or as a pull. |
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| Handing
Some styles of Kwikset levers are handed, usually due to a curved design. There are left-handed levers and right-handed levers. To determine the appropriate handing for your door, look at the hinges from the exterior side of the door. If the hinges are on the left, you require a left-handed lever. If the hinges are on the right, you need a right-handed lever.
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| Handleset
The door hardware that encompasses a grip or handle along with a deadbolt function to lock the door.
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| Keyway
The area on the face of a keyed product where the key is placed.
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| Knobset
A door set consisting of inside and outside knobs.
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| Latch
The mechanism that throws the bolt or secures the door when the door is closed.
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| Leverset
A door set consisting of inside and outside levers.
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| Rose
The circular plate surrounding the knob or lever that is flush against the door.
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| Strike
The metal attachment that is mounted onto the doorframe.
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| Thumbturn/T-turn
The small knob or lever turnpiece on the inside or inner trim that operates the deadbolt function.
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| Throw
The measurement of the projection of a deadbolt latch.
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| Thumb Piece
The small moving part on the grip of a handle that is depressed when opening a handleset.
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