Nightlatches & Rim LocksWhat is a Nightlatch/Rimlock?Rimlocks are locks that are mounted on the surface of the door and not morticed in. A Nightlatch is a rimlock that can be opened from the inside by turning a knob or lever but from the outside, can only be opened with a key. Commonly referred to as "a Yale lock" or the "Top Lock", nightlatches are very widely used on residential front doors and communal entry doors. For more information about Nightlatches read Nightlatches - Basic Information. Other rimlocks are available as sashlocks, deadlocks and latches. DID YOU KNOW? You can use our Filter Results tool to search for all Nightlatches or Rimlocks with a particular measurement or feature. Simply click on All Nightlatches and Rimlocks and enter your parameters in the Filter tool on the at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, you can select your category below and use the filter tool from there. | 
