Choose Your Door Handles and Locks Wisely

Are you looking for door knobs and locks? Aside from aesthetics, other crucial factors to consider are ergonomics, ease of installation, quality, and, of course, security. Here are a few pointers to help you make the best decision.

Here are the main points:

1. Main parts of a door lock and their different features.

2. Style and function should be in sync.

3. Select a finish.

1. Main parts of a door lock and their different features.

• Cylinder and guard

The lock mechanism is housed in the cylinder. The cylinder collar is protected by a sturdy metal shield known as the cylinder guard. The lock is activated by inserting and rotating the key. When placing a handle and lockset on an external door, these are excellent.

Some lock manufacturers offer systems that allow the user to activate or deactivate the keys that can be used with the lock without calling a locksmith.

• Deadbolt

The door is locked by a solid cylindrical metal bar with a flat end that is projected into the strike. The key or thumb turn is used to activate the bolt.

• Thumb turn (or turn button)

Button on the inside that locks or unlocks the door by actuating the bolt.

• Strike plate

The bolt that closes and/or locks the door is received by a metal plate with an opening that is fitted over the hole in the door frame.

• Rose

The door handle is surrounded by a decorative plate.

• Axle

When the doorknob is turned, a metal rod connects the two halves of the doorknob and actuates the bolt.

• Faceplate

The bolt moves through a hole in the door edge, which is covered by a metal plate with an aperture.

• Latch bolt

When projected into the strike, a solid cylindrical metal bar holds the door closed. The doorknob or lever is used to activate the bolt.

2. Style and function should be in sync.

You might prefer a functional style for your door knob because it will be used in your storage room. You might desire a lovely door knob for each room in your home. In either case, be sure the style you choose is appropriate for the door knob's function. So stay away from intricate designs that could make a door knob inoperable. For a knob that will be viewed frequently, you might want to go with a more ornamental design.

3. Select a finish.

When you start looking through door knob listings or looking at doorknobs in stores, you'll realise that each one has a different finish. White metal, brass, iron, bronze, satin nickel, chrome, and oil-rubbed bronze are all common door knob finishes. The finish you choose will be determined by your aesthetic preferences as well as the location. You might choose a chrome bathroom door knob, for example, because it is easier to clean.

Founded in 2005, WUXI GMB International Corporation is a leading exporter and professional supplier of door hardware products, including lock body, door handle, lock cylinder, padlock, door hinge, ball-bearing slide and other furniture hardware. With a strong background of over 15 years in the hardware locks industry, GMB has established long-term business relations with relevant companies in many countries and regions. We have constantly expanded business and volume has increased year by year. We are paying close attention to the exploitation and cultivation of the market and focus on developing, designing and producing high-quality products.