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rim lock

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rim lock
A face-mounted door lock. Compare with box lock.


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There are two types of acceptable door locks - the mortise lock, which fits into the door, or the rim lock which fits onto the surface of the door.
Q The cylinder rim lock on my front door is difficult to shut - you need to slam the door to shut it.
Use strong padlocks or rim locks on all your hatches, entry points and cockpit lockers.
 
 
 
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