Sargent 05-2184 Guarded Latchbolt — 2-3/8" Backset, US26D Satin Chrome, Sargent 6500 Series

The Sargent 05-2184 is a factory-replacement guarded latchbolt engineered for Sargent 6500 Series cylindrical locksets in locking functions. Finished in US26D Satin Chrome with a 2-3/8" backset, this latchbolt is the correct OEM-spec replacement part for maintaining secure, positive latching on commercial doors equipped with guarded-function 6500 Series hardware.

What Is a Guarded Latchbolt?

A guarded latchbolt includes an anti-shimming guard — a reinforced plate or wing alongside the beveled latch bolt that blocks attempts to retract the latch using a thin tool (credit card, shim, or similar). This is a critical security upgrade over a standard latchbolt for doors in locking functions, where preventing unauthorized retraction of the latch is essential. Guarded latchbolts are required or recommended on any door where the locked position must be maintained against physical manipulation at the latch edge.

Compatible Sargent 6500 Series Functions

The 05-2184 is the correct latchbolt for the following Sargent 6500 Series locking functions:

• 65G04 — Storeroom / Keyed Entry
• 65G05 — Office / Entry Function
• 65G37 — Classroom Security / Intruder Function
• 65G15-3 — Specialty Locking Function

These functions share the characteristic that the outside lever can be locked, making the guarded latchbolt essential to prevent latch manipulation when the outside lever is in the locked position.

Key Benefits

• Anti-shimming guard resists unauthorized latch retraction — critical for locking function doors
• 2-3/8" backset fits standard commercial door preparations (common on doors with narrower stile widths or specific frame preps)
• US26D Satin Chrome finish — corrosion-resistant, professional appearance suited to institutional, office, education, and healthcare environments
• Direct OEM replacement for Sargent 6500 Series locking functions — no modification required
• Restores positive latching and latch security without replacing the entire lockset

Typical Applications

• Classroom and school security door replacement service
• Office and corridor doors with storeroom or entry function hardware
• Healthcare, government, and institutional facilities maintaining Sargent 6500 Series hardware
• Facility managers and service contractors performing latchbolt replacement or upgrade from standard to guarded latchbolt

Technical Details

Need a compatible alternative? DoorwaysPlus can quote comparable guarded latchbolts from preferred commercial hardware lines including Corbin Russwin, Hager, and PDQ — contact our team for a cross-reference.