Ritherdon Online Shop Product Blog — Locks

For many years, a number of Ritherdon Meter Boxes & Door and Frames Units have been fitted with a Slam Lock as shown below. The Slam Lock is designed to be opened using a Tri-Key then can be pushed shut to ensure the door is closed properly without the reuse of the key. The down side to using this lock has always been the need to insert studs into the door to affix the lock to it, which is another operation in the manufacturing process. Another downside to using this type of lock is a 19mm circular keyhole cut into...

Ritherdon manufacture and assemble all products in our factory in Darwen, Lancashire, and any spare parts needed for repair, are readily available on site. This includes: Replacement Locks. Spare Keys. Doors & Hinges. Door Seals. Fixing Kits. Touch Up Paint. Backboards (Plywood and Galvanised). Information and Safety Labels. Earthing Wires.  

All Ritherdon Meter Boxes, Meter Box Repairs, Pillars & Cabinets are fitted with 8mm Tri Key Cam Locks as standard. This is a suitable lock and opened with a widely available standardised tri-key for easy access by third party contractors such as meter readers or power network companies. For some applications such as CCTV or Traffic Controls this isn't very secure. So, we can offer lock alternatives on request to regulate access to your equipment. Standard Tri-Key Cam Lock - Comes already fitted as default     Lock Alternatives Keyed Cam Lock       Keyed camlocks that provide an added...