Important Information you must know about the magnetic latch
1.What is Magnetic Door Latch?
It's a tubular door latch using for interior doors. 100% same preparation as a traditional ANSI door latch. The difference between magnetic and mechanical is the strike plate. It does not need a D strike plate which is visible and sticking out the door. Instead it's a plain strike plate. When the door is closing, it magnets automatically with the iron part.
Technical Details:
Backset: 2 3/8'' (60MM) or 2 3/4''(70MM) non-adjustable
Functions: Passage or Privacy
Door Thickness: 1 3/8'' - 1 3/4''
Colors: Satin Silver, Satin Brass, Matte Black, Polished Chrome
2.How does it work?
It works with a magnet system. When the door is closing, it magnets into the strike case automatically by a magnetic force.
3.Why magnetic?
There is a market research showing that people are looking for minimalist interior design.
For interior doors in USA. There are more and more flush to wall doors and frameless doors which are produced locally. The demand is increasing. You may notice these doors are installed with 3D concealed hinges which are invisible when the door is closed. So the usually use European magnetic mortise lock which provides a plain strike plate that is not visible like a D strike plate.
People are not only interested in the magnet, but its seamless design to match the whole clean space. Less is more.
European mortise lock is really good, however it's not DIY friendly for people who love DIY remodeling. It needs a professional pre-cut on door.
4.How to select the magnetic door latch for my door handles?
If you are buying door handles from Zuperior Hardware. You don't need to consider the magnetic latch selection.
Here is an easy explaination for you to select a proper magnetic door latch for your door lock.
First Step: Confirm the door backset
We currently supply the magnetic latch backset is 2 3/8''. Please make sure the backset is 2 3/8''.
Second Step: Check your door handles screw holes
If your handles are euro handles, the connecting screw holes are horizontal.
If your handles are Schlage, Kwikset etc... screw holes are horizontal.
If your door handles are Emtek, Baldwin etc... screw holes are vertical.
Same ways as door knob, smart door levers etc...
Select passage magnetic door latch if the screw holes are horizontal whatever if it is passage handles or privacy door handles.
It allows the screws across through the latch body to connect with the handle on the other side.
Select privacy magentic door latch if the screw holes are vertical and there is a privacy pin required for privacy door handles
Summary: It's a seamless door latch with magnetic lock system. A perfect replacement of traditional door latch, if you want silent, flush to wall design door hardware, this is a good one.
