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STEP E27 Emergency lock case

STEP E27 Emergency lock case

Premium mechanical emergency locks certified acc. to EN 179

STEP E27 is a mechanical emergency lock with double latch bolts and re-entry function. 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.
  • With re-entry function.
  • 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 E27 corresponds to ASSA 727.

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 E27.

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 (E27M) or without (E27), 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 E27 Emergency lock case

Mechanical emergency lock case with double latch bolts and re-entry function

STEP E27 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.


Functional description


Opening the door in-/outside.

Key retracts all latch bolts.

Opening the door from the inside.

Evacuation via STEP Exit emergency device retracts all latch bolts, the upper latch bolt then stays retracted in the lock.

After evacuation, the upper latch bolt is restored with a full turn of the key via cylinder.

Opening the door in-/outside.

Lever handle retracts lower latch bolt.
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Mechanical emergency lock case with double latch lock. With re-entry function. Certified acc. to EN 179.

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