BEST 45H Series Heavy Duty Mortise Lock, Universal Classroom

BEST's 40H series mortise locks and deadbolts deliver exceptional strength, security, and durability. Our robust design features and precision-engineered components make the 40H mortise lock series ideal for high traffic applications. Backed by an industry-leading limited lifetime mechanical warranty, the 40H series delivers security you can depend on. Solid one-piece stainless steel, anti-friction latch provides 50 percent more surface contact with strike for superior strength and security. Reversible latch rotates 180 degrees for easy handing change without opening the case. Precision-engineered curve provides enhanced cycle life with reduced wear to the strike. Armored front completely surrounds latch and deadbolt providing increased lateral strength. Staked assembly design allows the armored front to self-align with the door bevel during installation. Locking toggle includes clear indication of "locked" and "unlocked" states. Solid machined cylinder rings with wavy washer provides resistance to wrenching of cylinder. Cylinder security screw prevents removal of cylinder without first removing interchangeable core.