PDQ SV116 Entrance Grade 2 Standard Duty Ball Knob Cylindrical Lock

The PDQ SV116 is a Grade 2 cylindrical lock in the entrance function, built with PDQ's standard-duty ball knob trim. If you've been searching for the SV116 or SV 116, this is the entrance-function version of PDQ's SV Series, the line PDQ makes for commercial and institutional doors that need solid security without the cost of a heavy-duty Grade 1 set. It drops into a standard 161 door prep, so it retrofits straight onto most existing commercial doors with no new drilling.

How the SV116 entrance function works

The entrance function (ANSI F109) is the everyday workhorse for main and secondary entry doors. The outside knob is locked and unlocked by key, and there's a turn-button in the inside knob that locks the outside knob too. The inside knob is always free, so you always get out. In plain terms: a key gets you in from outside, the button lets staff lock up from inside, and nobody ever gets trapped. That combination is why the entrance function lands on entry doors for offices, multifamily buildings, assisted living, and light industrial spaces.

Because this is a knob rather than a lever, it's worth a quick note: ADA generally calls for lever hardware on doors in the accessible path of travel, so knobs like the SV116 are usually specced on doors where lever operation isn't required, such as certain storage, utility, and secondary openings. If your door is in an accessible route, confirm whether you need a lever set instead before ordering.

PDQ SV116 specifications

• Grade: ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2 certified.

• Function: Entrance, ANSI F109. Key locks and unlocks the outside knob, inside turn-button locks the outside knob, inside knob always free for egress.

• Trim: Standard-duty ball knob, both sides.

• Fire rating: UL/cUL 10C listed for 3-hour fire doors, single doors up to 4 feet by 8 feet.

• Door prep: Fits standard 161 cylindrical prep for easy retrofit.

• Cylinder and keying: 6-pin, Schlage C compatible keyway, also accommodates other major manufacturer keyways. Available keyed different, keyed alike, keyed one-side, masterkeyed, construction or grand masterkeyed, and can key into existing master systems.

• Backset: 2-3/4 inch standard.

• Finishes: Bright brass (605/US3), oil-rubbed bronze (613E/US10B), and satin stainless steel (630/US32D). Optional antimicrobial coating available.

• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty.

Why specify a PDQ lockset

PDQ Industries builds commercial hardware in the US and has carved out a clear niche: Grade 2 performance at a price that makes sense for projects watching the budget. The SV Series ball knob is a good example. You get genuine ANSI Grade 2 certification and a 3-hour fire listing, the things a spec actually requires, without paying for features a secondary door doesn't need. The Schlage C compatible keyway is the quiet advantage here, because it means the SV116 keys into the system you probably already run, so you're not managing a separate key for a handful of doors.

For property managers and contractors outfitting multifamily, assisted living, or industrial buildings, that mix of certification, fire rating, and easy keying is exactly why the PDQ lockset shows up on the cut sheet.

Order the PDQ SV116 from American Locksets

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