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The BEST L Series offers a wide range of cabinet locks to secure your storage spaces.

From office furniture to high-security, safe deposit boxes, our cabinet locks are suitable for a variety of applications.

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3L Series Deadbolt

The 3L Series Deadbolt is locked and unlocked by key. It must be locked by key after the door is closed. The key may be withdrawn in locked or unlocked position. Specifications:

  • Material– Bolt is stainless steel, springs are phosphor bronze, all other parts are brass.
  • ANSI/BHMA– Conforms to requirements of ANSI/BHMA A156.11, Grade 1
  • Backset– 7/8"
  • Bolt– 1 1/8" x 3/16" – 3/4" throw
  • Case– Height 1 21/32", width 2 1/8", thickness 21/32", hole spacing 1 39/64" x 1 1/4"
  • Cylinder diameter– 1 1/8"
  • Cylinder length– 7-pin tumbler, 1 13/64
  • Finish– Base finish 606 unless otherwise specified.
  • Keeper plate– None supplied.

5L Series Latchbolt

Specifications:

  • Latchbolt function– Retracted by key to unlock. Key may be with drawn only in locked position
  • Deadbolt function– Locked and unlocked by key. Must be locked by key after door is closed. Key may be withdrawn in locked position and unlocked position
  • ANSI/BHMA– Conforms to requirements of ANSI/BHMA A156.11, Grade 2
  • Backset– 7⁄8"
  • Body thickness– 1⁄2"
  • Case– Length 2 1⁄8", width 2 19⁄32", thickness 21⁄32", hole spacing 2 3⁄16"
  • Cylinder diameter– 1 1⁄8"
  • Cylinder length– 1 1⁄16"
  • Deadbolt– 3⁄4" x 25⁄64" – 1⁄2" throw
  • Door thickness– 5⁄8" minimum for rim type, 21⁄32" minimum for mortise type.
  • Face– 1 7⁄8" x 21⁄32"
  • Latchbolt– 3⁄4" x 25⁄64" – 9⁄32" throw
  • Material– Nickel plated zinc case and bolts, stainless steel cover, phosphor bronze spring.
  • Strike plate– 3⁄64" x 11⁄16" x 1 7⁄8", hole spacing 1 7⁄16", 1 1⁄4" wide lip.
  • T-Option– Key is removeable only in locked position. (Deadbolt Only)

8L Series Mailbox Locks

The 8L7SPR mailbox lock features the convenience of the interchangeable core, allowing for quick combination change and adaptability with a number of different mailbox manufacturers. The 8L7SPR can be masterkeyed into any existing BEST system. Variations are available for adaptation purposes. Specifications:

  • Housing– Steel, zinc plated.
  • Cylinder– Machined from solid aluminum.
  • Cylinder head diameter– 1 1/8".
  • Latchbolt– 9/32" square with bevel.
  • Handing– Right-hand standard – 8LSPR.
  • Finish– 627 standard.

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