Yale Y5221 72/40 Mortise Lock Universal 180° Reversible Latch Silver Zinc WC

Product Overview

Yale Y5221 72/40 is a mortise lock designed for WC doors, suitable for moderate-use environments such as private residences, apartments, and low-traffic office spaces. Its universal orientation allows for installation in both left- and right-handed doors by means of a 180-degree reversible latch. Manufactured with a silver zinc coating, it offers basic security for interior doors with low burglary risk and is constructed to handle heavier doors made of solid wood.

What sets this Yale Y5221 WC lock apart is its easy latch reversal feature, enabling efficient adaptation for door handedness without requiring specialized installers or additional parts. This minimizes installation errors and time, especially in renovation or bulk fit-out projects with mixed door configurations. It is particularly suited for contractors or property managers conducting multi-unit residential upgrades or outfitting small office interiors where utility and flexibility are key procurement factors.

Key Features

• Universal handing ? latch rotates 180° for left or right door installation


• Distance 72 mm ? fits standard European lever handle and cylinder spacing


• Backset 40 mm ? suitable for narrow stile and interior wooden doors


• Silver zinc plating ? corrosion-resistant finish for longer durability in indoor environments


• WC privacy mechanism ? includes integrated bathroom lock drive


• Front plate dimensions 200 mm x 20 mm ? easy replacement for standard mortise lock cutouts


• Includes strike plate and mounting screws ? ready for immediate assembly

Technical Specifications

• Lock Type: Mortise (WC/bathroom privacy)


• Handle/Cylinder Distance: 72 mm


• Backset: 40 mm


• Front Plate Length: 200 mm


• Front Plate Width: 20 mm


• Handing: Universal (latch reversible 180°)


• Finish: Silver zinc (galvanized)


• Included Accessories: Strike plate, mounting screws

Applications

Designed for interior bathroom doors in residential homes, apartments, and small office buildings. Compatible with solid wood or composite doors where moderate use and basic privacy are needed. Suitable for bulk procurement in housing renovations, hotel fit-outs, and low-traffic commercial interiors. Universal handing enables use across projects with mixed door orientations.

Packaging & Shipping

Standard export packaging. Each unit includes the mortise lock body, strike plate, mounting screws, and installation instructions.