BEST Mechanical Hardware FAQs
This section is a for products that are not powered by batteries or wired to a power source. These products include but are not limited to: BEST Branded Mortise - Cylindrical - Tubular - Cores and Keys - Cylinders - Levers - Padlocks - Service Equipment - Miscellaneous
- What kind of chassis does the 9K have?
- Can the 9K lever be changed out from Non-IC to IC or vise versa?
- How long does it take to install a 9K?
- What is the part number for the wavy washer?
- Can the "D" roses be ordered only for the 9K?
- What does L (Non key retained) & T (key retained) mean?
- I have a job that needs a corrosion resistant finish. What finish should I use?
- Which padlocks meet UL 437 compliance?
- Can I order a colored padlock without the clevis?
- Can I use my new 6K replacement parts with the old 6K?
- What size(s) padlock can I get the shrouded option added on?
- What is the part # for the Throw member/spacer on the 6K?
- What knobs / roses are available to order separate on the 6K?
- I have a job that needs a corrosion resistant finish. What finish should I use?
- What is the difference between the 6K and the 7KC latch?
- Can I get a narrow or wide faced option on the latch?
- What is the part number for the 7KC Throw member/spacer?
- What levers / roses are available to order separate on the 7KC?
- Can I get a lever return spring for the 7KC?
- Is the 7K lock the same as the 7KC model, and are the parts interchangeable and do they have the same door preparation?
- Can we do a 2 3/8" backset?
- What are the min / max thicknesses we can do with the 8K?
- What is the part number for the throw member/spacer on the 8K?
- What parts are available for the 8K?
- Does the 9K come with a 2 3/8" back set?
- What is the min/max door thickness for the 9K.
- What is the part number # for the 9K throw member/spacer?
- Can I get repair parts for the 9K?
- Do you have a visual indicator for the 9K?
- Do you have an extended lip option?