
Premium mechanical emergency locks certified acc. to EN 179
STEP E22 is a mechanical emergency lock with double latch bolts. The lock is developed with unmatched quality built to last over time.
- Modern bolt placement with the cylinder latch bolt located in the center of the lock case.
- The lock is reversible to fit both right and left hung doors.
- Lock case face plate in stainless steel.
- Latch bolts in hardened steel with a surface treatment of chemical nickel plating.
- Perfectly suited for use in combination with electric strikes.
Replacement guide
STEP E22 corresponds to ASSA 722.
For door environments with evacuation requirements
Certified for evacuation acc. to EN 179 in combination with STEP Exit emergency exit devices.
Go to the Exitguide to find matching emergency devices for STEP E22.
For door environments with fire requirements
Certified for fire resistance in Grade 1 (E/EI120) acc. to EN 12209.
With or without microswitches
Choose between a version with microswitches (E22M) or without (E22), depending on your needs.
For door environments with high operational reliability
Ideal for daytime locking and internal locking in offices, schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, and other shared spaces.
Swedish premium quality
All our products are developed and manufactured by us in Sweden. Maximum functionality and operational reliability are features we never compromise on. By choosing STEP, you not only support Swedish technology and industry – you also choose premium-quality products that ensure long-term reliability.
STEP E22 Emergency lock case
Mechanical emergency lock case with double latch bolts
STEP E22 is a mechanical emergency lock case you can truly rely on. With the same high standards for quality, feel and finish, it is now possible to give the entire door environment a consistent level of quality, as the mechanical lock in the door can maintain exactly the same high level as the electric strike plate in the frame. Certified acc. to EN 179.Opening the door in-/outside.
Key or evacuation via STEP Exit emergency device retracts all latch bolts.Opening the door from the inside.
Evacuation via STEP Exit emergency device retracts all latch bolts.Opening the door in-/outside.
Lever handle retracts lower latch bolt.Mechanical emergency lock case with double latch lock. Certified acc. to EN 179.
Certificates
- Certified for evacuation according to EN 179:2008.
- Certified for fire resistance in Grade 1 (E/EI120) according to EN 12209.
Technical information
- Modern bolt placement.
- Backset 50 mm.
- Reversible to fit both right and left hung doors.
- The latch bolts are made of hardened steel with a surface treatment of chemical nickel plating.
- For round and oval Scandinavian cylinders.
- Evacuation is ensured together with STEP Exit emergency devices.
- Lock case face plate in stainless steel.
- Available with or without microswitch.
- Very well suited for use together with STEP Electric strikes.
- Unsurpassed quality.
- Developed and produced in Västerås, Sweden.
- Patent pending.






















