Many locks, door closers, exit devices, and other commercial door hardware have specified handing. In simple terms, the designation indicates which way the door swings (left vs. right, or inward vs. outward) based on the operator being on the outside of the door.
Note: Handing is the #1 most common mistake when ordering door hardware where handing is required. If you need help, ask one of our friendly sales reps for assistance and they'll be happy to help.
Overview
There are 5 types of handing, explained below along with an image:
- Right Hand (RH)
- Left Hand (LH)
- Right Hand Reverse (RHR)
- Left Hand Reverse (LHR)
- Non-handed / field reversible / universal / interchangeable
