Cylinder Drawback Locks

If you need a secure rim lock for a glass-panelled or glazed timber door, a cylinder drawback lock is often the sensible answer. Standard latch furniture can be awkward on these doors, particularly where you need to release the latch from the outside without fitting a conventional handle through the panel.

Cylinder drawback nightlatches let you pull back the latchbolt from inside using a handle and from outside with a key. That makes them a practical replacement where an existing drawback lock has worn out, been damaged or simply no longer matches the door furniture. The deadbolt is operated by key from either side, giving you a proper locking function rather than relying on the latch alone.

The Union 1332 and 1334 cylinder drawback locks are established choices for communal entrances, internal security doors and glazed external doors where dependable day-to-day operation matters. A full turn of the key throws the deadbolt, with a second turn providing the double throw; the latch can also be held back when required. Choose the case width that suits the existing fitting, then select a brass, white or champagne finish to keep the replacement neat rather than making the repair stand out.

For locksmiths replacing an older Union drawback lock, getting the case size and backset arrangement right saves a return visit. For homeowners, it is a straightforward route to restoring secure keyed access without changing the character of the door.