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Edge Plate

An angle or channel-shaped guard used to protect the edge of a door.

Edge Pull

A pull mortised into the edge of a sliding door.

Elbow Catch

A spring-loaded device embodying a rocker arm and angle strike, for locking the inactive leaf of a pair of cabinet locks.

Electric Strike

An electrical device that permits releasing of the door from a remote control.

Escutcheon (Elongated)

A plate long enough to span a lock case and having holes for knob bushing, bit key, cylinder, turn knob and similar operating members as required.

Escutcheon (Key)

See Key Plate.

Exit Device

A door-locking device designed to grant instant exit by pressing on a cross bar that releases the locking bolt or latch.

Extension Flush Bolt

A flush bolt in which the connection between bolt head and operating mechanism is by means of a rod inserted through a hole bored in the thickness of the door.

Extension Link

A device used to provide long backsets in bored locks.
 

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