The Zoo ZCRD mortice dead lock is one of a number of replacement mortice locks which are designed as an alternative to the Union 3G110 mortice deadlocks. These locks feature levers, rather than detainers.

The measurements are the same as the Union lock, so can act as a replacement, but there are some important differences. The first and most obvious, is that they have a traditional 5 lever design, rather than detainers. Detainer locks are considered to be more difficult to pick and to drill than lever locks. Please also note that the escutcheons are round, rather than square, as supplied by Union.

Union 3G110 mortice locks are considered to be one of the highest quality locks on the market. While the Zoo equivalent is a great product, it is not as well made as the Union equivalent.

These locks have a distinctive upright design and while they offer a good level of security they do not meet the requirements of British Standard BS3621:2007.

In line with a number of other mortice locks, these locks feature a black lock case but they have unique measurements that identify them from other mortice locks. Please refer to the line drawing for details.

The deadbolt on this lock throws 15.3mm. and features hardened rollers to prevent saw attack.

The deadbolt can be locked and unlocked from either side by use of the key.

This lock is supplied with 2 key hole escutcheons, in a matching finish to the lock for both the internal and external sides of the door. It also comes with a security striking box in a grey finish.

Please note that to convert this lock to brass finish, purchase the brass accessory pack (part ZLAP24PVD) which consists of a brass faceplate, box staple and escutcheons.

Suitable for use on doors up to 50mm thick. The thickness of the door is determined by the length of the keys. If you require this lock to be fitted to a very thick door, we may be able to supply extra long keys. Please contact us for more details.

These locks are not handed and can be used on doors hinged on the left or right, which open inwards or outwards.

Supplied with 2 keys as standard. We can cut additional keys for this lock, just select whether you’d prefer genuine or copy key blanks and the quantity required from the associated products on this page.

Should you require more than one lock to work on the same set of keys, these locks can be keyed alike by our inhouse locksmith team. We can typically dispatch the same day (larger quantities may require longer).

We stock a range of associated parts to these locks, including key blanks, rebate sets for use on double doors and levers. Please select the products you require from the associated products on this page.

These locks are not suitable for use on fire doors.

Zoo locks are still relatively new to the UK market but that hasn’t stopped them getting the jump on their competitors. Zoo is popular with architectural ironmongers and other specifiers and locksmiths are likely to find their retro fit locks useful.

Mortice lever locks (sometimes called mortise locks) are commonly fitted to wooden doors but can also be found used in steel, aluminium, and composite doors. They are locked from both the inside and outside with the key which throws the deadbolt. By definition, a mortice lock is fitted (“morticed”) within the door, rather than being fitted to the face or surface of it.

There are multiple types of lever lock in use in the UK. Dead locks (mortice dead locks) are operated by a key only whereas sash locks (mortice sash locks) feature a dead bolt and a latch which is operated by a handle (often a lever handle). Both lever locks with throw the dead bolt into a strike plate. The strike plate on sash locks also accepts the sprung loaded reversible latch.

Lever mortice deadlocks can be used for fitting to front or back doors and to internal doors and external doors, but we’d always recommend fitting a British Standard BS3621 product to external doors for maximum security. You should also check with the houseowner’s insurer’s requirements on both residential properties and commercial properties. You may find lever locks fitted to commercial properties but cylinder lock cases operated by a cylinder or pin tumbler lock are more common mortice locks fitted in commercial environments.

Lever mortice door locks are commonly used for internal doors too. These tend to be 3 lever mortice locks where the requirements for security and burglary prevention are lower.

When replacing an existing lever mortice lock, you may find that your replacement mortice lock is larger than the one that you are replacing. This may be because you are improving security, such as upgrading to a lock with thicker, anti-drill hard steel plates or because the forend length, forend width or the design of the lock has changed. The hole for the lock can normally be made larger with a hammer and chisel. This can also be the case for strikes, which may have changed design.

When fitting a lever mortice lock to new timber doors, we’d recommend using Souber’s DBB morticer for quick results. You can find the DBB1 morticer here: https://www.duffells.com/souber-dbb-mk2-mortice-jig.html.

Please always ensure that your door is sufficiently thick to accommodate the mortice lock that you are fitting. The Master Locksmith Association recommend a minimum thickness of 44mm.

A lever mortice lock prevents a door from opening by throwing a bolt from the lock into a metal keep or strike, fitted to the frame. Once the bolt is engaged in the keep, a hinged door is prevented from being opened. A mortice lock bolt is locked or unlocked from either the inside or outside by a key. Inside the lock, there is space for the bolt to be retracted. If the cuts in the key match the levers inside the lock, the user will be able to turn the key to throw (to lock) or withdraw (to unlock) the bolt. If the wrong key is used, the levers will not line up and the lock will not operate.

Duffells stocks a huge range of mortice locks at all levels of security. All of our lever mortice door locks are available for delivery in as little as 24 hours. We offer a range of express delivery options as well as standard delivery and you can find delivery details on our thousands of products on our delivery info page.