With over 100 years of heritage in door hardware, Briton is a trusted name synonymous with reliability, durability, and commercial-grade performance. This collection of Briton locks and lockcases offers high-quality, robust solutions designed for both demanding commercial environments and premium residential projects.
Our Briton lock range includes:
- Dual-Profile Lockcases: Highly versatile options like the Briton 5220 sashlock and 5250 nightlatch, engineered to accept either Euro or Oval cylinders.
- DIN Mortice Latches: Heavy-duty latches, such as the Briton 5440, designed for smooth, reliable operation on doors with lever furniture where locking is not required.
- Installer-Friendly Features: Designed with practical installation in mind, featuring quick-reversible latchbolts to suit both left- and right-handed doors.
Whether you are upgrading a public building, securing commercial premises, or completing a high-standard refurbishment, Briton's precision-engineered locking mechanisms deliver dependable security and long-lasting operation.
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Briton
Briton is a long-established UK door hardware brand best known for door controls and exit hardware used in commercial buildings where reliability and fire-safety compliance actually matter. Briton markets itself as having over 100 years of history in the sector, with a reputation built on “highly engineered” products designed to survive constant, unglamorous punishment in busy environments.
Today, Briton is part of Allegion (the global security group behind multiple access and door hardware brands). In the Allegion portfolio, Briton sits as a specialist name for door control and emergency exit solutions.
What Briton is typically associated with in the trade/spec world:
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Overhead door closers (including their long-running “classic” closer heritage)
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Panic and emergency exit devices such as push bars and push pads, designed and tested to standards like EN 1125 (panic) and EN 179 (emergency exit) depending on application
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A broader ecosystem that now extends into related locks, cylinders, door furniture and accessories under the Briton hallmark
Fun bit of heritage trivia that specs people love: sources discussing Briton’s classic door closer lineage note early Briton closers being manufactured by William Newman & Sons Ltd in Birmingham in the 1930s, and that the traditional style still shows up in places like historic properties.
Locks
Secure your property with our comprehensive range of high-quality locking mechanisms, designed to protect everything from domestic homes to commercial premises. Our extensive selection covers every security requirement, including traditional mortice locks and latches, precision-engineered cylinder locks, and surface-mounted rim locks. For external and outbuilding security, we supply robust gate locks, garage security systems, and heavy-duty padlocks, alongside weatherproof key safes for convenient access control. We also stock specialist solutions such as cabinet and camlocks for furniture, industrial bullet and shutter locks, and FB-approved fire brigade locks, ensuring you can find the perfect security solution for any door, gate, or cabinet. View all Locks products
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