Lock and Door Hardware

When it comes to door hardware, designers have a range of options to consider. Well-known lock and hardware companies trust us, and we do tens of thousands of component parts for them each year.  When considering the sheer number of components needing finishing, the Lock and Hardware Industry is one of our top, high-volume customer bases.

Reliable Plating works with many manufacturers of these items and provides an important step for many key components prior to their retail sale:

• Knobs, Levers, and Handles: These elements serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. They come in various styles and materials, allowing designers to match them to the overall look of the space. Reliable provides many metal finishes, specific to our customer’s designs and requirements.
  
  
• Locks: Most door locking mechanisms are housed in sturdy metal cover plates or secure metal boxes. While most are utilitarian, many manufacturers use these metal components to differentiate their products. Often, these are the areas that are seen, so extra care is taken to prepare these surfaces for a quality product appearance.
  
  
• Deadbolts: Sturdy and secure, deadbolts are commonly used for exterior doors in residential and commercial applications.
  
  
• Mortise Locks: Often found on interior doors, these locks fit into a pocket (mortise) within the door frame. Often these are chosen to match the interior design aesthetic.
  
  
• Cylindrical Locks: These are prevalent in residential settings.
  
  
• Electronic Locks: Modern and convenient, electronic locks use codes, cards, or biometrics for access. Reliable Plating finishes the metal cover plates and housings for these new-style locks, such as those found in hotels and office buildings. Often expensive and made from very durable materials such as stainless steel, these manufacturers require equally durable finishes.
  
  
• Hinges: These mechanisms allow doors to swing open and close. Different types of hinges cater to various door styles and weights. We metal finish modern builder-grade and luxury maker hinges for several well-known manufacturers.

Remember, compliance with building codes and accessibility standards (like the Americans with Disabilities Act) is crucial when selecting new door hardware. Many of Reliable’s finishes not only add an aesthetic appeal but add durability for high-use and weather-resistance.

Chrome, satin chrome, nickel-plating (polishes and satin), and passivate or oxide coatings are the most common finishes on these types of parts.