Multi Point Locks Direct

Helpful information for identifying and ordering your Multi-Point Locks.

Identifying Your Multi Point Door Lock

To identify your door, you will need to find out:

First, measure the size of the lock - the "backset" and "centres" - see the bottom of the this page for a measuring guide.

Identify whether the lock has a centre latch only; centre latch and deadbolt; centre latch and hook.

Measure the width of the strip (marked 'W' in the picture to the right) and the colour.

Check whether there is a brand name printed on the lock strip (eg "Mila", as shown on the right).

Identify the locking points on the lock.

And if you are unsure, give us a call.

Multi Point Locks can lock in 4 ways:

1) lever / lever - whereby you lift lever on mpl and turn key to lock mpl

2) night latch version - when you close door behind you (from outside) without touching handles you are technically locked out unless you use key to withdraw latch. Note you still lift handle up and turn key to lock.

3) quick lock - lift handle up and door locks automatically. You then only use your key to unlock then push handle down (GU use this style of lock)

4) wind up - this mpl locks by turning key to move locking points of mpl (handle is used only to withdraw latch)

Measuring Your Multi Point Lock

Measurements for a lock in situ should be taken from the center of the key hole.

You will need to know 2 measurements (in mm) to order your lock. These are shown in the picture to the right and indcated as:

"B" - Backset - the measurement from the front plate of the lock to the center of the key hole.

"C" - Centres - the distance from the centre of the key hole to the center of the handle.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE PLEASE CALL AND WE WILL BE ONLY TO HAPPY TO HELP.