Borg BL2301 Mechanical Digital Lever Lock - Satin Chrome
At A Glance
FINISHSatin Chrome
DISPATCHSame Day Before 11am
PIN CodeThe Borg BL2301SC is a fully mechanical pushbutton lever lock built for internal doors where a lever handle is preferred over a knob. It shares the same 2000 Series tumbler-based pushbutton mechanism as the rest of Borg's light-duty digital range - no battery, no electronics, no power required at any point - but replaces the exterior knob with a clutching lever handle that stays disengaged until the correct code is entered.
The clutching lever is the security feature that sets this lock apart from a plain external knob: the exterior lever spins freely on its own spindle until the correct code is pressed, so pulling or forcing it achieves nothing. Only once the code is entered does the lever clutch onto the latch mechanism and allow it to retract. The inside lever is always free, giving immediate egress without a code at any time.
A holdback function on the inside handle lets the lever be held in the open position after entering the code, keeping the door unlatched for continuous access during busy periods - the holdback can be removed from the inside handle entirely if it is not wanted. The BL2301SC is a straightforward retrofit upgrade for anyone replacing an existing Borg 2000-series or comparable pushbutton lever lock. For how mechanical digital locks work in general, see our Mechanical Digital Lock guide.
Usually same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excluding weekends and Qld public holidays)
Turn the inside lever 90° after entering the code and push the holdback snib across to keep the latch retracted and the door unlocked for continuous access. To release, apply slight pressure to the lever and push the snib back. If holdback is not required, the snib assembly can be removed from the inside handle - a blank is included in the box to fill the hole. Holdback is not suitable for fire doors; see Passage Mode vs Holdback Mode for how holdback compares with a true passage/free-egress setting and where each is appropriate.
Installing on a narrow aluminium gate frame?
Planning to mount a Borg 2000 or 4000 series lock on an external gate with a 50mm × 50mm (or larger) aluminium frame?
The standard 60mm latch included in the box will not fit a frame that narrow.
A shorter 28mm backset latch is needed instead - available as a left-hand or right-hand part depending on which way the gate opens.
Borg 28mm Backset Latch - Left Hand (BLS272000LH)
Borg 28mm Backset Latch - Right Hand (BLS272000RH)
Check your gate stile width before ordering - see our narrow gate stile guide for how to measure it and what else to consider.
Access Methods
Key Features
- Fully mechanical operation - no battery, no electronics, no power required
- Clutching lever handle - the exterior lever disengages (spins freely) until the correct code is entered, so force on the handle achieves nothing
- Automatic locking - the lever re-clutches and locks as soon as the door closes
- Non-sequential code entry - buttons can be pressed in any order, see our guide to how the codes work
- Over 8,000 code combinations available
- Patented load plate design resists code-cracking attempts
- 60mm anti-thrust tubular latch with 12mm bolt projection; a 70mm latch (BLS21670) is available separately
- Holdback function - inside lever can be held open after code entry, keeping the door unlatched for continuous traffic; removable if not required
- Inside lever free at all times - immediate egress from inside without a code
- Non-handed keypad - reversible on site for left- or right-hand doors
- Straightforward retrofit for anyone replacing an existing Borg 2000-series or comparable pushbutton lever lock
- Suits doors 35-54mm thick
- Rated for internal use
What's in the Box
- 1 x exterior keypad assembly with clutching lever handle (satin chrome)
- 1 x inside lever handle assembly with holdback snib
- 1 x holdback snib blank (for use if holdback is removed)
- 1 x 60mm anti-thrust tubular latch
- 1 x strike plate and box keep
- 1 x 8mm square drive spindle
- Coded tumblers (red) and un-coded tumblers (blue) - spare set for code length adjustment
- 1 x tweezers (for code change)
- 1 x code card
- Fixings and installation hardware
Suitable Uses
- Internal doors where a lever handle is preferred over a knob
- Storerooms, plant rooms, offices and back-of-house access points - see our full Digital Mechanical Locks range
- Retrofit replacement of an existing Borg 2000-series or comparable pushbutton lever lock
- Short-term rental and holiday properties needing code sharing without key management
- Applications where the holdback function is needed to keep a door open during busy periods
- Keyless entry with zero ongoing battery replacement
Also worth browsing our Internal Office & Bedroom door lock range for other options in the same application category.
Available Finish Options
Satin Chrome
(This Product)
STK BL2301SC
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
Item Code Family
Accessories & Spares
Full Specifications
Dimensions
How to Change the Code
The code is changed by physically rearranging the red coded tumblers inside the keypad - the lock must come off the door first. Keep the keypad face-down throughout and take care removing the cover plate, since 14 small springs sit behind it.
- Remove the lock from the door by unscrewing the two screws at the top and bottom of the inside handle.
- Turn the keypad face-down on a flat surface and remove the red retaining screws to release the cover plate over the coding chamber.
- You will see red coded tumblers (4-5), blue un-coded tumblers, and one clear C tumbler. Never remove the C tumbler.
- Press and hold the C button, then use the tweezers to rearrange the red and blue tumblers into your new code positions.
- All square cut-outs must face outwards: for positions 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, Z the square cut-out faces left with the dimple down; for positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, X, Y the square cut-out faces right with the dimple up.
- Replace the cover plate and secure it with the red screws.
- Test the new code 3-4 times before refitting the lock to the door, then test again once it is closed.
The spare tumblers included let you lengthen the code to 6-7 digits or shorten it to 3-4. For the shared step-by-step across the whole Borg range, see our code changing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are complete lever locksets on the same platform with holdback, but they change code a different way. This BL2301SC uses a tumbler-based code change - the lock comes off the door and the tumblers are rearranged with tweezers, a bench job most buyers get a locksmith to do. The BL2401SCECP uses Borg's Easicode Pro system, so the code can be changed on the door in minutes with a change key. If you expect to change the code often, the ECP version is worth the extra cost.
No - the BL2301SC is code-entry only, with no key cylinder fitted. If you want a key override as a backup to the code, the Borg BL7701 heavy duty lever lock includes one on the same general platform, one tier up.
Yes. The BL2000 series uses non-sequential entry, so the buttons can be pressed in any order as long as every correct digit is pressed before the lever is operated - if the code is 1-2-3-4-5, pressing 5-1-3-2-4 works just as well. See our guide to how the codes actually work for the security reasoning behind this.
It suits doors 35-54mm thick with a 60mm backset (a 70mm latch, BLS21670, is available separately for a different backset). It is a standard tubular latch lockset, not a mortice lock, so no chiselled mortice pocket is needed - just the standard latch and strike cutouts.
No - the BL2301SC is rated for internal use only, so it is not the right choice for a gate or any weather-exposed application. For gates and external doors, see the marine grade Borg BL2107 or browse our full Digital Mechanical Locks range for other externally rated models.
Additional Information
All Borg locks are warranted against mechanical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a minimum of 12 months from date of sale. The warranty does not cover damage arising from misuse, vandalism, or improper installation. The lock must not be dismantled outside the documented code change procedure - doing so will invalidate the warranty.
Download PDF Resources
Step-by-step tumbler code change procedure for the BL2000 series, matching the steps in How to Change the Code above.
Full spare parts listing for the BL2000 series, including tumblers, spindles and gaskets.
Range overview for the light duty BL2000 series, source of the combinations and cycle-rating figures quoted on this page.
General maintenance guide covering monthly and annual servicing for the whole Borg pushbutton keypad range.
Borg BL2301SC - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below is here to help you buy, install, set up and live with your Borg BL2301SC. For general mechanical digital lock questions see our Buyer's Guide Chapter 16, and for measuring your door see Chapter 02.
Code Change & Security
Realistically 20-30 minutes on your first attempt, dropping to 5-10 minutes once you've done it a couple of times, since it involves removing the lock, opening the coding chamber and repositioning tumblers with tweezers rather than just pressing buttons on the door. See the real-world timing comparison across all three brands in our code changing time guide. If you'd rather change codes on the door in minutes, the BL2401SCECP is the same lock with Easicode Pro instead.
Behind the cover plate sits a stack of red coded tumblers, blue un-coded tumblers, and one clear C tumbler that must never be removed. Holding the C button while repositioning tumblers with tweezers sets which button combination will retract the latch - the same basic coding-chamber concept the whole mechanical digital category is built on. See our how it works explainer for the full mechanism.
There is no key override on this model, so a forgotten code means a locksmith call-out to gain entry - budget for that risk when weighing this lock against the key-override BL7701. Once inside, changing to a memorable code (see code change steps) avoids repeating the problem. Terry's Locksmiths can also assist directly if you're a Gold Coast Smart Locks customer.
Fit, Compatibility & Retrofit
The lock ships with the standard 60mm tubular latch, but a 70mm latch (BLS21670) is available separately for doors needing the longer backset. Check which backset your existing lock uses before ordering - see our backset measuring guide.
First, this specific model is rated internal use only, so it is not the right choice for an exposed gate application on its own merits - look at the marine grade Borg BL2107 instead. If you're working with any Borg 2000 or 4000 series lock on a narrow aluminium gate frame, the standard 60mm latch will not fit a 50mm-or-narrower stile - see the gate frame callout above and our full narrow gate stile guide for all the workable options, not just the short-backset latch.
The BL2301KSC is the keypad-only version of this exact lever front, sold as a spare/replacement part rather than a complete lockset - it suits an existing BL2301SC where only the outside unit has failed.
Suitability & Comparisons
No - it's built for light to medium use, not sustained high-traffic commercial doors. For that duty class, step up to Lockwood 3572DX, Borg BL7701, or Carbine CDL7200LL-HD - all covered in our heavy duty commercial guide.
Never on a fire door - holdback defeats a fire door's self-closing requirement. On a pool safety gate, holdback is only acceptable alongside a compliant, correctly-adjusted self-latching gate latch that still closes and latches the gate on its own; holdback must never be the gate's only latching method. See our Passage Mode vs Holdback Mode guide for the full compliance picture.
Related products, guides and chapters: BL2401SCECP (ECP upgrade) · BL2301KSC (keypad only) · BL2107 Marine Grade · Buyer's Guide Ch 16 - Mechanical Digital Locks · What Is a Mechanical Digital Lock? · Changing Codes on Mechanical Digital Locks · Gate Post Too Narrow for a 60mm Latch?
What's in the Box - Borg BL2301SC
- 1 x exterior keypad assembly with clutching lever handle (satin chrome)
- 1 x inside lever handle assembly with holdback snib
- 1 x holdback snib blank (if holdback removal is required)
- 1 x 60mm anti-thrust tubular latch
- 1 x strike plate and box keep
- 1 x 8mm square drive spindle
- 1 x tweezers (for code change)
- 1 x code card
- Coded tumblers (red) and un-coded tumblers (blue) - spare set
- Fixings and installation hardware
Borg BL2301 / BL2401 Mechanical Digital Lever - Real Installations
Borg BL2301SC - Dimensions
PDF Files - STK BL2301SC
Step-by-step tumbler code change procedure for the BL2000 series.
Full spare parts listing for the BL2000 series.
Range overview for the light duty BL2000 series.
General maintenance guide covering monthly and annual servicing for the whole Borg pushbutton keypad range.
Borg Locks Warranty
Borg products sold in Australia are covered against mechanical defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. Warranty claims are handled by Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd and its associated websites, trading names, and subsidiaries.
Warranty Summary
What the Warranty Covers
- Mechanical defects in materials and workmanship
- Defects arising under normal use and service conditions
- Repair or replacement of defective units at the discretion of the Australian distributor (LSC)
What the Warranty Does Not Cover
- Damage arising from misuse, vandalism, or abuse
- Damage resulting from improper installation
- Locks that have been dismantled - dismantling invalidates the warranty
- Normal wear and tear
- Cosmetic damage not affecting function
How to Make a Claim
- Contact Terry's Tradies Pty Ltd first if you purchased through us or one of its associated trading names - we will assess the issue and manage the warranty process with LSC on your behalf. You do not need to contact LSC or Borg Locks UK directly.
- Have your proof of purchase ready (receipt or order confirmation).
- Warranty claims for Borg products in Australia are processed through LSC, the authorised Australian importer and distributor. Where an item is returned to LSC, freight charges must be prepaid and the item returned within the warranty period.
- If LSC finds the returned item to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced, and a detailed assessment report is provided to the customer after examination.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The Borg manufacturer warranty above operates alongside - and does not limit - these statutory rights.
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