Borg Mech-Digital Scar Plates. Suits BL5000 Series Locks - Stainless / Black, Pack of 2)
The Borg Digital-Mech Scar Plates are designed to suit the BL5000 Series digital locks, providing a clean retrofit solution when upgrading from standard entrance sets such as the KNK series. These precision stainless steel plates help cover old fixing holes and door prep marks, leaving a tidy, professional finish around the new digital lock installation.
Available in brushed stainless steel or powder-coated black, each pack includes two plates suitable for internal and external faces of the door.
Usually same day if ordered before 11am AEST (excluding weekends and Qld public holidays)
Key Features
- Suits Borg BL5000 Series digital locks
- Ideal for replacing existing KNK entrance sets with Borg 5000 locks
- Covers previous prep holes or surface damage for a clean finish
- Durable stainless steel construction for long life
- Available in brushed stainless or powder-coated matt black finishes
- 2 plates per pack (for both sides of the door)
Technical Details
Borg Digital-Mech Scar Plates — Item Code Family
What's In The Box
- 2 × Stainless Steel or Matt Black Scar Plates (198 × 68 × 1.5 mm)
- Trade packed, lock not included
Available Finish Options
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Stainless Steel
SPBL5001 -
Matt Black Powder-Coated
SPBL5001MB
Suitable Uses
- Replacing KNK entrance sets with Borg 5000 series digital locks.
- Covering redundant holes from previous mechanical lock hardware.
- Commercial door retrofit and upgrade installations.
Borg 2000 Series Spare Parts and Conversion Accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these scar plates required for Borg 5000 installations?
No. Scar plates are only required where existing holes or damage need to be covered during a retrofit or upgrade.
Do these plates include the digital lock?
No. Borg 5000 series digital locks are sold separately.
Can these be used on aluminium or timber doors?
They are commonly used on both aluminium and timber doors where dimensions are suitable.
Additional Information
- Scar plates are a cosmetic and protective accessory used to improve the finished appearance of digital lock installations.
- They may also assist in reducing exposed door material around the lock mounting area.
- Door measurements should be checked prior to installation to ensure adequate coverage.

Borg Locks Warranty – Australia
What is Covered
- 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 is Not Covered
- 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 a Warranty Claim Works
Warranty claims for Borg products in Australia are processed through LSC, the authorised Australian importer and distributor for Borg Locks. If the returned item is found by LSC to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced. Products must be returned to the LSC office with freight charges prepaid within the warranty period. A detailed assessment report is provided to the customer after examination.
Contact Terry’s Locksmiths first — 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.
Australian Consumer Law
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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