DS1000A Boston | Sliding Patio Door Lock

Application & Project Fit

The DS1000A Boston is the correct specification when the project’s aesthetic language is architectural-modern, and a curved pull handle does not align with the hardware schedule.

Contemporary residential developments and apartment buildings where the architectural brief uses square, angular, or rectilinear design language throughout. The Boston’s squared handle profile integrates cleanly with aluminium door systems, curtain wall framing, and minimalist facade treatments, where the DS930A Wilton’s curved handle would create an aesthetic inconsistency.

Volume housing and medium-density programs where the Boston is specified as the standard hardware across a development. The Advant Chassis’s common lock body and standardised machining details mean the Boston drops into the same aluminium sliding door configurations as the Wilton, maintaining site-wide installation consistency without any additional tooling or frame modification.

Commercial and tenancy fit-outs where sliding patio doors require a specification-grade single-point lock with keyed security, anti-lift protection, and the option to be keyed alike across all door and window hardware in the tenancy.

Retrofit and replacement programs on existing aluminium sliding door frames. The Boston’s standard machining details and common fixings suit a wide range of Australian aluminium door profiles without modification, making it a direct like-for-like replacement in most existing single-point lock configurations.

The Boston Handle — Specification as Aesthetic Decision

The distinction between the DS1000A Boston and the DS930A Wilton is a handle form factor decision. Both locks share the same Advant Chassis, the same security features, the same cylinder compatibility, and the same installation footprint. The difference is the handle cover fitted to the chassis.

The Boston uses Doric’s square Polesium handle — a flat-faced, angular profile with a maximised offset that positions the hand away from the door face for a deep, deliberate grip. The squared geometry is the defining specification detail: it communicates the door’s function without the visual softness of a curved pull. On contemporary facades, black, silver, or white squared hardware reads as intentional architectural detailing, not a utility fitting.

The offset dimension positions the grip further from the door face than a standard low-profile handle. On wide or heavy aluminium sliding glass doors, that offset makes a material difference to operating comfort; the hand wraps naturally around the handle rather than catching on the flat door face.

The Advant Chassis — Platform for the DS1000A

The DS1000A is built on Doric’s Advant Chassis — the most refined single-point sliding door lock body in the Doric range and the specification platform shared across the Advant handle range.

The Advant uses a common lock body that accepts a range of Polesium handle covers, meaning one chassis underpins multiple handle styles across a hardware schedule. For fabricators and procurement teams, this translates directly to simplified inventory, consistent installation procedure across varying project aesthetics, and reduced SKU complexity across a development.

Polesium chassis provides the structural foundation for the lock body, engineered for dimensional stability, UV resistance, and long-term finish retention in demanding Australian conditions. In salt-air coastal environments and tropical climates where inferior hardware degrades within 12-18 months, Polesium maintains structural and aesthetic integrity for the life of the installation.

Metacom chassis is available for projects specifying additional corrosion performance where the standard Polesium specification is insufficient for the environmental conditions.

Doric’s cartridge cylinder system allows re-keying or cylinder replacement without disturbing the lock body. For builders, strata managers, and facilities teams managing large programs where master-keying or re-keying after handover is a routine requirement, this is a practical specification advantage that eliminates unnecessary on-site lock replacement.

Security Performance

The DS1000A delivers layered, verifiable security for aluminium sliding glass doors through the Advant Chassis platform.

Anti-lift pins are integrated into the lock body, physically preventing the door from being lifted off its track — a standard forced-entry technique on sliding patio doors that a latch alone cannot stop. For ground-floor and accessible entry points, this is a non-negotiable security specification. The anti-lift pins are inherent to the Advant Chassis, not an add-on feature that varies by handle type.

Full deadlock and latch in a single unit. The DS1000A operates as a double lock set with both internal and external cylinders as standard, providing independent key control from either side of the door. For applications where a different cylinder configuration is required, the Boston is available across five lockset variants.

Keyed alike across an entire development. The Boston is compatible with Doric’s One Key system, allowing every sliding patio door lock to share a single key with other Doric door and window hardware across a property or development. For builders and strata managers, this eliminates key proliferation and is a specification point that resonates with end-clients from handover.

Installation and Retrofit Compatibility

Standard machining details and common fixings mean the Boston drops into most aluminium sliding door configurations straight from the box, left or right-handed, reducing installation time on every unit.

For project builders and fabricators managing hardware schedules across multiple dwellings, the DS1000A’s compatibility with a wide range of aluminium sliding door configurations simplifies procurement and keeps installation consistent site-wide.

The DS1000A is a made-to-order product with a standard production lead time of 3-5 business days. For project procurement planning, Doric’s technical team is available to assist with hardware scheduling, specification queries, and compatibility confirmation across your door system.

An installation walkthrough for the Advant Range is available. Watch the video below before beginning site installation.

What is the difference between the DS1000A Boston and the DS930A Wilton?

Both locks are built on the same Advant Chassis and share identical security features, cylinder compatibility, anti-lift pin protection, and installation footprint. The only difference is the handle cover. The Boston uses a square, angular Polesium handle suited to contemporary and architectural-modern projects. The Wilton uses a curved pull handle suited to transitional and traditional residential projects. Specifying between the two is an aesthetic decision based on the project’s hardware schedule, not a security or performance decision.

What are the five DS1000A lockset configurations and which should I specify?

Each code represents a different cylinder configuration. DS1000A is the full double lock set with both internal and external cylinders — the standard specification for external sliding patio doors requiring keyed access from both sides. DS1001A is a latch set with no cylinders, suited to internal sliding doors where keyed security is not required. DS1002A has an external cylinder only, suited to single-access applications. DS1005A has an internal cylinder only. DS1008A is a dummy set with no cylinders, suited to non-locking or paired door applications. Select the configuration that matches the required security level and access control for the specific opening.

Is the DS1000A Boston suitable as a retrofit sliding door lock replacement?

Yes. Standard machining details and common fixings make the Boston compatible with a wide range of existing Australian aluminium sliding door profiles without frame modification or custom routing. Confirm the existing hole centres and frame profile dimensions against the DS1000A specification before ordering. The Advant Range Installation Instructions are available for download on this page.

What is the anti-lift pin and how does it work?

Anti-lift pins are integrated into the Advant Chassis lock body and physically prevent the sliding door from being lifted off its track. Lifting the door off its track is a common forced-entry technique on sliding patio doors because a standard latch alone — regardless of how strong it is — cannot prevent door lift. The anti-lift pins block this entry method physically. This feature is inherent to every DS1000A installation.

Can the DS1000A be keyed alike to other Doric hardware across a development?

Yes. The DS1000A is compatible with Doric’s One Key system, which allows the sliding patio door lock to share a single key with other Doric door and window hardware across a property or development. For builders and strata managers, keyed alike at handover eliminates key proliferation across multiple hardware types and is a specification point that adds value for end-clients.

What is the difference between Polesium and Metacom chassis options?

Both are proprietary Doric materials used for the Advant Chassis body. Polesium is the standard specification — a high-performance polymer engineered for dimensional stability, UV resistance, and corrosion resistance across the full range of Australian conditions, including coastal and tropical environments. Metacom is available where additional corrosion performance is specified, suited to the most demanding coastal or marine environments where the Polesium specification is insufficient. Both chassis options accept the same Boston handle cover and operate identically from a security and installation standpoint.

What is the lead time for the DS1000A Boston?

The DS1000A is a made-to-order product with a standard production lead time of 3-5 business days. For project procurement planning involving volume orders or specific keying requirements, contact Doric’s technical team to confirm lead times and hardware scheduling.

What keeper is standard with the DS1000A and what is the DS5011 option?

The DS5010 keeper is the standard specification with the DS1000A. The DS5011 keeper is an alternative option suited to specific frame profiles. When placing an order, confirm the correct keeper for your frame configuration. Both options are compatible with the Advant Chassis and the Boston handle system.