Briton 5440.60.S.SS | Latch 60mm Backset - Square Forend (5440)
Finishes: SS Stainless Steel
This high-performance Briton 5440 latch features a precise 60mm backset and square forend, making it the ideal choice for modern timber and metal doors where smooth, quiet latching is essential. Crafted with a durable satin stainless steel finish and quick-reversible latch bolt, the Briton 5440.60.S.SS ensures easy on-site installation and perfect alignment with lever furniture. Engineered to British and European standards, this mortice latch delivers exceptional durability for both residential and commercial applications, including high-traffic environments. Its 72mm centres align with accessibility guidelines, while the profiled forend provides positive location and a professional aesthetic that complements contemporary door hardware. Whether you’re upgrading internal doors or specifying for new builds, the Briton 5440.60.S.SS latch offers fire-rated performance (when fitted with the appropriate intumescent pack) and proven reliability backed by a manufacturer’s guarantee.
- Additional Product Details
Latch 60mm Backset - Square Forend.
- Lever operations for latch bolt only
- 60mm backset and 72mm centres in line with the guidance of BS 8300
- Radiused & Square forends
- Available with a satin stainless steel forend with a matching strike plate
- 5-year guarantee
IMPORTANT - For fire door installations, the lock must include intumescent protection to maintain the door's integrity.The Briton 5400 Series is a contract-quality Euro-profile cylinder mortice lock case offering the most common range of functions—performance Level 4.
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- Certification
EN 12209: 2003/AC:2005
UKCA | CE | Certifire | 90 Mins Timber | 240 Mins Steel | Warranty: 5 Years (Mechanical)
Certificates, including DoPs downloadable here
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