Technical Specifications & Finish Matrix
| Finish Designation | Color Tone & Visual Texture | Surface Treatment Process | Typical Hardware Coordination |
| Brass | Natural warm golden brass | Precision machined with protective lacquer | Traditional brass hardware trim |
| Polished Brass | Bright mirror-reflective gold | Mechanical polishing + clear coat | High-gloss luxury interior fittings |
| Enamelled | Smooth colored protective film | Baked enamel surface coating | Color-matched decorative architectural sets |
| Antique Brass Glossy | Aged brass patina with glossy luster | Chemical antiquing + clear glaze | Classical & historic restoration doors |
| Antique Brass Matt | Darkened antique brass with flat sheen | Chemical aging + directional satin brush | Heritage, rustic & traditional joinery |
| Bronze Plated | Rich reddish-brown metallic tone | Electroplated bronze deposit | Architectural bronze locksets & levers |
| Polished Chrome | Brilliant mirror-finish silver | Multi-layer bright chrome electroplating | Modern commercial, hospitality & sanitary trim |
| Matt Chrome | Low-glare muted silver | Dull chrome electroplating | Contemporary institutional door hardware |
| Satin Chrome | Fine linear brushed silver | Mechanical satin brush + chrome deposit | Commercial office & heavy-traffic entrance doors |
| Nickel Plated | Bright metallic silver with warm hue | Bright nickel electrolytic plating | Standard residential door hardware |
| Satin Nickel | Soft brushed warm grey-silver | Brushed nickel electroplating | Contemporary residential interior & exterior doors |
| Matt Nickel | Non-reflective velvety nickel tone | Chemical / bead-blasted nickel plating | Modern minimalist architectural suites |
| Brushed Stainless Steel | Clean industrial directional grain | Mechanical linear brushing / SS effect | Industrial, healthcare & cleanroom doors |
| Glossy Black Titan | Deep reflective jet-black metallic | Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Titanium | High-end contemporary & luxury architectural doors |
| Matt Black | Flat velvety deep black | Electrophoretic deposition or powder coat | Modern minimalist black door hardware suites |
Finish Swatch Layout & Schematic Diagram
Surface Engineering & Quality Standards
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
All electroplated and coated finishes undergo standard salt spray testing to verify corrosion resistance, ensuring suitability across indoor environments, standard exterior entries, and humid interior applications.
Surface Hardness & Wear Protection
Specialized hard-wearing finishes (such as Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, and Glossy Black Titan) provide enhanced scratch and abrasion resistance, protecting high-contact components such as the cylinder plug face and thumbturn knobs from daily wear.
Batch Color Consistency
Electroplating baths and PVD deposition cycles are computer-monitored under ISO9001 certified quality control procedures to maintain strict color and sheen consistency across different cylinder sizes, modular extensions, and knob styles.
Primary Application Environments
- Commercial & Hospitality Architectural Projects: Unifies lock cylinder appearance with handles, escutcheons, door closers, and hinges across large facilities.
- Residential Developments: Offers modern finishes like Satin Nickel, Matt Black, and Glossy Black Titan to align with contemporary interior design schemes.
- Heritage & Renovation Works: Provides Antique Brass (Glossy and Matt) and Bronze Plated options for traditional and historical property restorations.
B2B Procurement & Supply Terms
- Finish MOQ: Minimum order quantities apply per specific finish combination; consult our commercial department for project-specific batch requirements.
- Production Lead Time: Typically 30 to 45 days based on the selected coating process (e.g., standard plating vs. PVD titanium coating).
- Sample Verification: Physical finish swatches and sample cylinders are available for architectural hardware matching and client approvals.
- Incoterms & Shipping: FOB Ningbo, Shanghai, or Tianjin. Packaged in protective, scratch-resistant individual wrapping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chrome finishes (Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome) and PVD coatings (Glossy Black Titan) offer superior surface hardness and corrosion resistance, making them well-suited for high-frequency commercial entries.
Yes. Upon request, cylinders can be manufactured with different finishes on the interior and exterior sides (e.g., Matt Black exterior to match entry facade hardware and Satin Nickel interior to coordinate with interior room trim).
Yes. All 15 finishes can be applied to the cylinder housing, the front face of the brass plug, and matching solid brass thumbturn knobs (such as the K8 style) for unified visual coordination.
