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The Basics of Rim Exit Devices

The Basics of Rim Exit Devices

Rim exit devices are a type of panic device that is used on out-swinging doors. This exit device hardware can have trim or levers on the other side of the...

The Basics of Rim Exit Devices

Rim exit devices are a type of panic device that is used on out-swinging doors. This exit device hardware can have trim or levers on the other side of the...

Adjustable Astragals and Gasketing

Adjustable Astragals and Gasketing

Astragals are often rigid pieces of metal that are installed on the edge of one door in a pair. The long strip of metal will then overlap the other leaf...

Adjustable Astragals and Gasketing

Astragals are often rigid pieces of metal that are installed on the edge of one door in a pair. The long strip of metal will then overlap the other leaf...

2 Types of Magnetic Locks

2 Types of Magnetic Locks

Electromagnetic locks are locks that have two main pieces: the armature that is mounted to the door and the magnetic lock assembly that is mounted to the frame. Electromagnetic locks...

2 Types of Magnetic Locks

Electromagnetic locks are locks that have two main pieces: the armature that is mounted to the door and the magnetic lock assembly that is mounted to the frame. Electromagnetic locks...

What Is Dogging?

What Is Dogging?

Exit hardware is used on exterior openings, in high occupancy rooms, or anywhere immediate egress is needed. In certain applications, it can be desirable to make a door with exit...

What Is Dogging?

Exit hardware is used on exterior openings, in high occupancy rooms, or anywhere immediate egress is needed. In certain applications, it can be desirable to make a door with exit...

Commercial Door Hardware For Life Safety

Commercial Door Hardware For Life Safety

Commercial doors are important to the life safety of those using a building or space. Most general use public buildings and businesses are required to follow certain codes for life...

Commercial Door Hardware For Life Safety

Commercial doors are important to the life safety of those using a building or space. Most general use public buildings and businesses are required to follow certain codes for life...

Halloween Special: Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure

Halloween Special: Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure

Halloween is only a few days away and this year we wanted to take a look at the difference between fail safe and fail secure when considering electric hardware. Let's...

Halloween Special: Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure

Halloween is only a few days away and this year we wanted to take a look at the difference between fail safe and fail secure when considering electric hardware. Let's...