Borg BL2605MGPRO Marine Grade Pro Mechanical Digital Knob Lock - Rim Mount Deadbolt - Matt Black
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At A Glance
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PIN CodeThe Borg BL2605MGPRO (BL2605 MG Pro) is a fully mechanical digital knob lock fitted with a rim-mounted surface deadbolt instead of a standard tubular latch. This makes it specifically suited to external doors and gates where the door section is too thin, too narrow, or otherwise unsuitable for a conventional tubular latch installation. The lock is part of the Marine Grade Pro series, finished in MG Pro 2 black marine grade coating and tested to 1,000 hours of continuous salt spray exposure.
Operation is deadbolt-based: entering the correct PIN code on the keypad withdraws the bolt, allowing the door to be opened. Locking from inside is done by turning the inner thumb knob to throw the bolt. Unlike tubular latch products, the deadbolt does not self-lock on closing - the bolt must be manually thrown from inside each time to secure the door. The lock is fully mechanical, requires no batteries, and has no wiring of any kind. It sits within our wider range of Digital Mechanical Locks.
Code change is done On The Bench: the lock comes off the door and the red (coded) and blue (uncoded) code pieces are rearranged with the supplied tweezers. There are over 8,000 possible combinations. For on-door code change, see the BL2606 MG Pro ECP, which uses a hook bolt designed for sliding doors.
Usually ships same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excludes weekends and Queensland public holidays).
The BL2605 MG Pro uses a surface-mounted rim deadbolt instead of a tubular latch. The deadbolt body mounts to the inside face of the door - no mortice boring into the door edge is required. This makes it the correct choice for thin-section aluminium gates, glass-framed doors, or any application where drilling a standard 25mm barrel hole through the door edge is not possible or practical.
Unlike tubular latch models, the rim deadbolt does not automatically engage when the door closes. To lock the door from inside, the inner thumb knob must be manually turned to throw the bolt. Confirm this operation suits your application before purchasing.
The BL2605 MG Pro uses Borg's MG Pro 2 marine grade external coating, providing increased protection against salt water corrosion and UV degradation. Suitable for pool gates, waterfront properties, marina facilities, and coastal environments where standard finishes degrade prematurely.
Tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray exposure. Borg warrants corrosion resistance for 12 months from date of sale under specified conditions.
The BL2605 MG Pro is entirely mechanical. No power source, no wiring, and no battery maintenance at any point in the product's lifetime.
For heavy duty commercial doors, see the Lockwood 3572DX, the Borg BL7701, or the Carbine CDL7100SC-HD. See our guide on heavy duty commercial mechanical digital locks for the full comparison.
The BL2605 MG Pro accepts one active PIN code at a time.
The BL2605 MG Pro uses Borg's On The Bench code system. To change the PIN, the lock must be removed from the door, the internal cover plate removed, and the red (coded) and blue (uncoded) code pieces rearranged using the supplied tweezers. For on-door code change, the BL2606 MG Pro ECP (sliding door hook bolt with Easicode Pro) is the related ECP model - our Changing Codes on Mechanical Digital Locks guide walks through both methods.
Key Features
- Rim-mounted surface deadbolt - no mortice boring required; deadbolt body mounts to the inside face of the door.
- MG Pro 2 marine grade coating - 1,000 hour salt spray tested; corrosion resistance warranted for 12 months.
- Fully mechanical - no batteries, no wiring, no power source of any kind.
- Over 8,000 possible code combinations using the On The Bench code piece system.
- 22mm stainless steel laminated bolt throw.
- "Code to open, turn knob to lock" operation - entering the code withdraws the bolt; inner thumb knob throws the bolt.
- Knob holdback function - inner knob can be held in the withdrawn position for free passage.
- 14-button keypad: 12 coded buttons, 1 clear (C), 1 code change (*).
- Cycle tested to 50,000+ operations.
- Reversible on site for left or right hand door swing - separate reversal procedures for keypad and rim deadbolt.
- Cast housing and knob with stainless steel buttons.
- Compatible with doors from 35mm to 80mm thick.
- Suitable for internal and external medium duty doors and gates.
Access Methods
This is a mechanical digital lock: the outside keypad is the only way in. There is no app, fob, card or key override on this model.
What's in the Box
- Borg BL2605 MG Pro digital knob keypad (MG Pro 2 coating, external unit)
- Rim-fixed surface deadbolt body with inner thumb knob
- Rim deadbolt strike (morticed and surface-mount options)
- 120mm flat bladed sprung spindle
- Fixings and installation hardware
- Coded pieces, red (for code setting)
- Un-coded pieces, blue (for code setting)
- Tweezers (for the On The Bench code change)
- Code Card (factory preset code)
Suitable Uses
- Thin-section aluminium gate frames where tubular latch installation is not possible
- External doors and gates in coastal, beachside, and marine environments
- Plant rooms, service doors, and utility enclosures requiring keyless access with deadbolt security
- Sheds and outbuildings where a surface-mounted deadbolt is preferred over a morticed latch
- Applications where battery-free, keyless access control with a manual bolt throw is the correct operation
- Marina facilities and port infrastructure requiring corrosion-resistant access control
Available Finish Options
Matt Black
(This Product)
STK BL2605MGPRO
Finish selection does not affect functionality, compliance, or performance.
This is currently the only finish available for this model.
BL2605 vs BL2606 - Which Model is Right for Your Application?
Both models share the MG Pro 2 marine grade coating and 1,000 hour salt spray rating. Choose BL2605 for hinged doors requiring a rim deadbolt; choose BL2606 for sliding doors or gates where a hook bolt suits the frame.
Accessories and Spares
No other spares are currently catalogued for the BL2605MGPRO. Contact us if you need a part and we will confirm current availability.
Full Specifications
Dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
The BL2605 is designed for situations where a conventional tubular latch cannot be installed. Tubular latch installation requires boring a 25mm hole through the door edge, which is not possible on thin-section aluminium gate frames, hollow-section gate posts, or glass-framed doors. The BL2605's rim deadbolt mounts to the inside face of the door - no edge boring is required. It is also suited to applications where a deadbolt throw (rather than a spring latch) is the preferred security mechanism.
No. The BL2605 MG Pro uses a rim deadbolt, not a spring latch. The bolt must be manually thrown from inside by turning the inner thumb knob. Unlike tubular latch models, the door does not automatically secure on closing. If automatic relocking is required, this product is not the correct choice - and a bolt-format lock like this one is never suitable for a pool barrier gate (see our latch vs bolt guide).
Both the keypad and the rim deadbolt body must be reversed separately. For the keypad: remove the cover plate, move the handing pin from the R hole to the L hole using the handing disc, and refit. For the rim deadbolt: remove the cover plate, horizontally flip the deadbolt body, and refit the cover plate. Ask us if you need the handing diagrams.
The BL2605 MG Pro uses the On The Bench code system. The lock must be removed from the door. With the keypad face-down on a flat surface, remove the cover plate screws and press and hold the C button. Rearrange the red (coded) and blue (uncoded) code pieces to set the new code using the supplied tweezers. Replace the cover plate, refit the lock to the door, and test the code thoroughly before closing the gate or door.
The BL2605 uses a rim-fixed deadbolt and is designed for hinged doors and gates. The BL2606 MG Pro ECP uses a hook bolt designed for sliding doors, where the bolt hooks into the sliding door frame track. The BL2606 also features Easicode Pro on-door code change. If your door slides rather than swings, the BL2606 is the correct product.
Additional Information
Unlike tubular latch models where only the latch needs to be reversed, the BL2605 requires both the keypad and the rim deadbolt body to be individually handed. The keypad uses a handing pin and disc mechanism; the rim deadbolt is reversed by removing the cover plate and flipping the bolt body. Both must be set to the same hand. Test the knob rotates freely in the correct direction after reversing - the knob should rotate freely in one direction and be solid in the other before the code is entered.
The BL2605 includes both a morticed lock keep and a surface-mounted strike, giving installers flexibility depending on the gate post or door frame construction. On thin-section aluminium frames where morticing is not possible, the surface-mounted strike can be used. Confirm which strike configuration suits your frame before installation.
Monthly: wipe the keypad and deadbolt with a light spray of silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) and remove the excess with a soft cloth. Do not use oil-based lubricants such as WD-40 - they attract dirt and wear down internal parts over time. Annually: remove the lock, spray the inside through the code piece holes on the reverse of the keypad with silicon-based lubricant, spray all fixings, accessories and the deadbolt with silicon-based lubricant, then test all buttons and the knob for smooth operation. Full servicing steps are in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide PDF below.
The factory preset code is printed on the Code Card included in the box. Change the code before fitting the lock - it is significantly easier to work with the lock face-down on a flat surface than after installation. Once the lock is fitted to the gate or door, any code change requires full removal. Set and verify the new code at least three to four times on the bench before mounting.
Warranty
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 - doing so will invalidate the warranty. Proof of purchase required for all claims.
Download PDF Resources
The On The Bench code change procedure (remove the lock, rearrange the code pieces with tweezers) for non-ECP Borg models, including this one.
Generic Borg keypad-lock maintenance guide - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full-service procedure.
Borg BL2605 MG Pro - FAQ, Setup and Owner's Guide
Everything below covers fitting, handing, code changes and coastal use of the BL2605 MG Pro rim deadbolt. For the wider mechanical digital range see our Digital Mechanical Locks category.
Fit & Application
Yes - this is the primary reason installers choose the BL2605 over a tubular latch model. The rim deadbolt body mounts to the inside face of the door, so there is no need to bore a 25mm barrel hole through a narrow gate stile or hollow-section post. The keypad still needs a spindle hole through, but the deadbolt mechanism itself sits proud of the surface rather than inside the door section.
The included 120mm spindle covers door and gate sections from 35mm to 80mm thick, with a 60mm backset (spindle centre to door edge). Confirm your gate post or door section falls in that range before ordering - there's no XL spindle kit listed for this rim-deadbolt model, unlike some of the tubular-latch Borg range.
Not necessarily. The BL2605 ships with both a morticed lock keep and a surface-mounted strike, so installers can choose whichever suits the gate post or door frame construction - the surface option is there specifically for posts where morticing isn't practical.
Locking & Operation
No. This is the single most important operational fact about the BL2605 - because it's a deadbolt, not a spring latch, it will never self-lock. Someone has to turn the inner thumb knob every time the gate or door is closed. If you need a hinged gate that secures itself automatically, a self-latching tubular latch model such as the BL2601 MG Pro is the correct choice, not this product. A bolt-format lock like this one is never suitable for a pool barrier gate - see our latch vs bolt guide.
Yes - the inner knob has a holdback function, so it can be held in the withdrawn position for free passage without re-entering the code each time. Release the holdback to return the lock to normal secured operation.
One. The BL2605 is a single-PIN mechanical lock - there's no way to issue separate codes to different users. If you need multiple independently-managed codes, that's a smart lock feature and outside what any mechanical digital Borg keypad can do.
Handing & Installation
Yes, the BL2605 is fully reversible on site, but it's a two-part job - unlike a tubular latch where only the latch needs flipping, both the keypad (via its handing pin and disc) and the rim deadbolt body (via its cover plate) must be independently set to the same hand. Ask us if you need the step-by-step handing diagrams.
Code Change & Security
No - this is the key trade-off against the ECP models in the Borg range. The BL2605 uses the On The Bench code system: changing the code means unscrewing the lock off the door, working on it face-down on a bench with the supplied tweezers, then refitting it. If on-door code change matters more to you than the rim-deadbolt format, the BL2606 MG Pro ECP does both in one unit.
Over 8,000 possible combinations, and the code can be entered in any order. The spare code pieces that ship in the box let you shorten or lengthen the code.
Coastal & Marine Use
Yes - it's built for exactly that. The MG Pro 2 external coating is tested to 1,000 continuous hours of salt spray, and Borg backs the corrosion resistance for 12 months from date of sale.
It needs regular care, and the routine is the same as every Borg keypad lock: a monthly light spray of silicon-based lubricant (such as GT85) on the keypad and deadbolt, wiped off with a soft cloth, and an annual service with the lock removed, spraying the inside through the code piece holes and all fixings and the deadbolt with silicon-based lubricant. Never use oil-based products like WD-40. Full steps are in the Borg Lock Servicing Guide (PDF).
Model Comparison
It comes down to door type and how you want to change the code. The BL2605 (this product) is a rim-fixed deadbolt for hinged doors and gates, coded On The Bench. The BL2606 MG Pro ECP uses a hook bolt for sliding doors and gates, and adds Easicode Pro on-door code change. If your door swings on hinges and you're comfortable with On The Bench code changes, stick with the BL2605.
No - it's built for light to medium duty use (residential and light commercial gates and doors). For a high-traffic commercial application, look at heavier-duty options such as the Borg BL7701, the Lockwood 3572DX, or the Carbine CDL7100SC-HD.
Related Products, Guides and Chapters
- Borg BL2606 MG Pro ECP (sliding door hook bolt, Easicode Pro)
- Borg BL2506SCECP (sliding door hook bolt, satin chrome, not marine grade)
- Borg BL2601 MG Pro (self-latching tubular latch, same MG Pro tier)
- Borg BL2615 MG Pro ECP (horizontal rim deadbolt gate lock)
- Borg BL2601KMGPRO (knob keypad only - ask us first)
- Borg BL7701 (heavy duty alternative)
- Lockwood 3572DX (heavy duty alternative)
- Carbine CDL7100SC-HD (heavy duty alternative)
- Digital Mechanical Locks (category)
- Latch vs Bolt Mechanical Digital Locks (blog)
- Changing Codes on Mechanical Digital Locks (blog)
- MG Pro and ECP Explained (blog)
- Borg Locks (brand page)
What's In The Box - Borg BL2605MGPRO
- Borg BL2605 MG Pro digital knob keypad (MG Pro 2 coating, external unit)
- Rim-fixed surface deadbolt body with inner thumb knob
- Rim deadbolt strike (morticed and surface-mount options included)
- 120mm flat bladed sprung spindle
- Fixings and installation hardware
- Coded pieces, red (for code setting)
- Un-coded pieces, blue (for code setting)
- Tweezers (for the On The Bench code change)
- Code Card (factory preset code)
Borg BL2605 / BL2606 MG Pro - Real Installations
Borg BL2605 MG Pro - Dimensions & Assembly
PDF Files - BL2605MGPRO
The On The Bench code change procedure (remove the lock, rearrange the code pieces with tweezers) for non-ECP Borg models, including this one.
Generic Borg keypad-lock maintenance guide - monthly silicone-based lubricant care and an annual full-service procedure.
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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