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What are the parts do a lock made of? The cylinder, the handles , the latch? I know the keys are brass

Thanks

Google found this.--http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap-metal-questions-answers/10964-scrapping-door-lock-sets.html

henrysmedford wrote:Google found this.--http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap-metal-questions-answers/10964-scrapping-door-lock-sets.html

As always, thanks for finding it, should have just searched myself I guess its the advice of familiar people at a site like RC that I like

Modern house door locks are usually a mix of brass, steel and diecast (zinc alloy). There are also stainless steel components, particularly on more expensive higher security models. If they are mostly brass I sell them as dirty brass, otherwise as irony aluminum or light iron (shred), depending on the composition.

Since locks are designed to resist tools, trying to separate them to get a better price is futile. The cheap ones that come apart easy have little or no brass.

Solid brass locks and hardware aren't very common anymore, and often have far greater value as parts than scrap.

Dr. Cadmium wrote:Modern house door locks are usually a mix of brass, steel and diecast (zinc alloy). There are also stainless steel components, particularly on more expensive higher security models. If they are mostly brass I sell them as dirty brass, otherwise as irony aluminum or light iron (shred), depending on the composition.

Since locks are designed to resist tools, trying to separate them to get a better price is futile. The cheap ones that come apart easy have little or no brass.

Solid brass locks and hardware aren't very common anymore, and often have far greater value as parts than scrap.

Thanks for the tips

Primarily you will get "Dirty Brass" aka "Brass with Steel" price for them. Honestly, they are mostly steel, but I guess the brass coating is enough to justify it for the scrapyard. Older ones have potential to be real brass, but those also may have antique remodeling value so don't automatically scrap them!