Yale Tubular Pocket Door Lock - Round Passage

The Yale tubular pocket door lock brings modern convenience to pocket doors with a design that actually fits standard door prep. While traditional pocket door locks require rectangular notched box cutouts, Yale’s design works with standard tubular door prep (circular bore holes), making it more compatible with modern pre-drilled doors. For Montana contractors dealing with space-constrained homes where pocket doors make sense, this difference matters.

Installation Without the Headaches

Yale got the sizing right. The lock uses standard 2-1/8” face bore and 1” edge bore dimensions with a 2-3/8” backset. No special jigs. No custom cutouts. If you’ve drilled for a standard passage set, you can install this lock.

The pull dimensions tell the real story: 2-7/16” diameter with just 3/8” depth and 1/8” projection. That minimal projection keeps the hardware from catching on door jambs when sliding — the eternal curse of pocket door hardware. The flush-mount design means no notched pockets eating into your door’s structural integrity.

Specification	Value
Face bore diameter	2-1/8” (54mm)
Edge bore diameter	1” (25mm)
Backset	2-3/8” (60mm) standard
Door thickness	1-3/8” to 1-3/4”
Pull diameter	2-7/16” (62mm)
Pull depth	3/8” (10mm)
Pull projection	1/8” (3mm)
Strike plate	2-1/4” x 1” (radius corner)

Universal handing means it fits both right and left-handed doors — one SKU for any installation. Installation follows standard practice: the latch secures in the edge bore, the two trim pulls clamp together through the face bore, and a strike plate mounts on the door jamb.

Built for Interior Reality

Yale uses zinc die-cast construction, which handles Montana’s dry interior climate without the corrosion issues you’d see with lesser metals. The hardware meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 standards for residential use — appropriate for interior applications where you need reliability without overbuilding.

Yale backs this with a Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty and 5-Year Finish Warranty. That’s confidence in zinc construction and finish quality. Skip the lifetime warranty if you’re using these in high-traffic commercial applications — Grade 3 means residential duty.

The round profile works in closets, hallways, and living areas where privacy locking is unnecessary. A locking privacy version with a thumbturn is available for bathrooms or powder rooms when you need that function.

The Bottom Line

Yale’s tubular pocket door lock solves real installation problems. Standard bore compatibility means you can use pre-drilled doors instead of custom-cutting rectangular mortises. The minimal projection design prevents jamb interference. Universal handing eliminates wrong-hand returns.

At Grade 3 certification, these locks fit squarely in residential territory. They’re not trying to be commercial-grade hardware — they’re designed for homes where pocket doors save precious square footage. The zinc construction and warranty coverage suggest Yale expects these to last in typical residential use.

For Montana’s smaller homes and creative floorplans, pocket doors make spatial sense. Yale’s approach — standard prep, flush mount, reliable operation — makes the hardware installation one less headache in the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install the Yale pocket door lock?

You’ll need a power drill, 2-1/8” hole saw bit, 1” spade bit or hole saw, Phillips head screwdriver, measuring tape, and optionally a chisel for flush strike plate fitting. Standard door prep tools — nothing specialized.

Can this lock be used on doors thicker than 1-3/4”?

No. The lock accommodates doors from 1-3/8” to 1-3/4” thickness. Thicker doors require different hardware.

What finishes does Yale offer for this lock?

Yale offers six finishes: Polished Brass (US3), Satin Brass (US4), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Satin Nickel (US15), Flat Black (US19), and Polished Chrome (US26).

Is this the same as a privacy lock?

No. This passage model provides no locking function — it’s purely for opening and closing. Yale makes a separate privacy version with a thumbturn for bathrooms.

What’s included in the package?

The kit includes 2x Round Trim Pull Plates, 1x 2-3/8” Tubular Latch, 1x Strike Plate, 1x Mounting Hardware Pack (Screws), and 1x Installation Instruction Sheet.