Commercial Hardware

HINGES – LOCKS – EXIT DEVICES – CLOSERS
ELECTRONIC HDWE - TECHNICAL INFO

Architectural Finish Hardware is vital to every job. We provide a comprehensive variety of manufacturers and types of hardware. We are a distributor for almost every brand of hardware including Ingersoll-Rand and Assa-Abloy. We can provide hardware to meet any specification, and we also have the expertise to ensure compliance with, and understanding of, the most detailed specification.

Hinges
Hinges are available in different mounting styles and varying weights. We provide hinges by one of the leaders in the industry, Hager. They provide a full line of hinges that can be used for any application. Below is a summary of sizing guidelines and varying mounting styles.

Hinges are available in 4 major mounting styles:

Full Mortise – Hinge leaves mortised into door and frame
Half Mortise – Hinge mortised on door and surface mounted on frame
Half Surface – Hinge surface mounted on door and mortised on frame
Full Surface – Hinge leaves mounted to face of door and frame

Sizing Guidelines
Door Width Hinge Height

Standard Weight, Plain Bearing 350,000 cycles
Standard Weight, Ball Bearing 1,500,000 cycles
Heavy Weight, Ball Bearing 2,500,000 cycles

For comprehensive sizing guidelines, please click here

Finishes
The most common commercial finish is brushed chrome (US26D/626) because of its appealing appearance and durability, but the industry offers many other finishes. To see a complete list, please click on finishes.

Roton – Geared Continuous Hinge
Today, geared continuous hinges are being used more often in high traffic applications such as schools and assembly buildings. These hinges are also very convenient in retrofit applications, since continuous hinges can be used with any existing hinge spacing. The geared continuous hinges will prevent one of the most common problems with standard hinges; i.e. top hinge sag. Over time with a standard hinge in a high cycle application, the top of the door will start to sag away from the frame and create problems with the door. The Roton hinge provides consistent support through the entire door.

Roton continuous hinges are available in several mounting configurations. Please click mounting options to see which is practical for your situation.

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Locks
Locks are an essential part of any construction project. Locks provide security and access control to your facility. Because of the need for security combined with the code requirements for life safety, access control and security requirements are becoming more complex every day. Our consultants can provide you with experience and expertise so that you can determine the right balance of security, ease of operation, and life safety. Also, we can make sure your locks are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have listed a sample of the products available in today’s market. To find out more detail or to discuss your specific situation, please contact us.

Lock Grades
Grade 1 Heavy Duty Commercial
Grade 2 Standard Commercial
Grade 3 Residential

Lock Types
Mortise Grade 1
Cylindrical Grade 1 or Grade 2
Tubular Light Grade 2 or Grade 3

Interchangeable Cores (I.C.)
I.C. cores allow you to remove and replace your lock cylinder with just the insertion of a key. A core is the part of the locks that determines which key will operate the lock. A special key allows this core to be replaced in seconds. These cores can be invaluable in large key systems or businesses with high turnover rates.

Lever vs. Knob
Levers are required to meet the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). While knobs are still allowed at certain locations, levers are taking over the market.

High Security and Key Control
Security cylinders can provide you with pick resistance and key control. These cylinders incorporate a locking mechanism in addition to the standard pins. This secondary locking mechanism makes the lock almost impossible to pick. Drill resistance can be provided also.

Key control is a big problem in many facilities. With conventional keys, it can be very easy for someone to go down to the hardware store and make copies of your keys without your authorization. Patented keys are now available that cannot be duplicated without authorization. The manufacturer does not issue key blanks to locksmiths for these keys and no other company is allowed to make these keys. The only way to obtain a copy is to send a signed letter of authorization to the lock manufacturer. This will allow you piece of mind that only the keys you authorize will be in circulation.

Intruder Function
This is a new lock function that is available in many locks today. The need for this lock was created by the Columbine tragedy. Most classroom function locks require you to be outside of the door to lock it. The intruder function allows you to lock the door with a key from the outside or the inside of the lock. This door can only be locked and unlocked with a key, so that students cannot just push a button to lock their teacher or administrator out of the room.

We can provide locks from all of the leading lock manufacturers. Please take a look at the chart below to see a summary of the products that they offer. Please click on the links to find more information about each product.

Mortise Lock - Grade 1 - 8” Lock Body

Heavy Duty Cylindrical Levers – Grade 1

Standard Duty Cylindrical Levers – Grade 2

High Security and Controlled Keyways

Lock Templates

Schlage
Yale
Corbin Russwin

For special requirements please see Electronic Hardware below.

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Exit Devices (Panic Bars)
Exit devices have become a vital part of the industry today in response to life safety concerns. Pressing the exit bar releases the latch bolt and allows easy egress (passage/evacuation) through the door. The push pad of the exit device is always on the side of the door that allows egress out of the building. Exit devices are required on all assembly occupancies with more than 100 people.

Exit Device Configurations
Rim-Surface mounted on the door, Latches at strike jamb
Mortise-Push bar combined with a mortise lock body, Latches at strike jamb
Surface Mounted Vertical Rod (pairs) Latches at frame header and in the floor
Concealed Vertical Rod (pairs) Rods are concealed in door, latches at frame header and in the floor

Grade 1 Heavy Duty Commercial
Grade 2 Standard Duty Commercial

Below is a list of a few of the Exit Devices available.

Von Duprin

Precision Exit Devices

Yale Exit Devices

Monarch Exit Devices

Von Duprin
We sell and stock the leading exit device in the industry, Von Duprin. Von Duprin is an American company that produces the most durable and versatile bar in the business. To see a video highlighting the strength of the device, please click on the Ultimate Test. Click here to see what other videos Von Duprin has available on-line.

Von Duprin Video Library

Von Duprin has a comprehensive catalog of options and accessories to their exit devices. The devices are available with electric latch retraction, delayed egress, cylinder dogging, and hundreds of other options.

Von Duprin Home Page

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Closers
Closers are an essential part of the door assembly required to control the door. Closers can protect people from slamming doors, and they protect the door from abuse and damage. We stock two of the industries leading closers brands in the field. Both can be provided in several configurations surface mounted, concealed, or even with electronic hold opens.

LCN - Cast Iron Body

Yale – Aluminum Body

Templates
LCN
Yale

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Electronic Hardware
New electronic hardware is revolutionizing the industry. It is used to support life safety, increase access control, facilitate ADA, and countless other uses. Too many electronic options exist to discuss them all here, but we have listed a few of the more common options. Please call to discuss your electronic hardware requirements.

Stand Alone Push Button Lock
These locks can be used to allow access by the punch of a number. They do not require keys, and the numbers can be easily changed for convenience. These locks will accept multiple codes for many users, and some of the locks have an audit function that will allow you to find out who and when each user gained access.

Stand Alone Chip/Card Lock
These stand alone locks will allow access from F.O.B.’s, magnetic strips, or proximity cards. F.O.B.’s are small chips that just need to be touched to the lock to allow access.

Magnetic Locks/Electric Strikes
Magnetic locks and electric strikes can be arranged in numerous configurations to meet all of your needs. These locks can be used with push pad, magnetic card, or F.O.B credentials, or it can be used from remote access (i.e. a remote location “buzzing” people in). Electric strikes and magnetic (mag) locks are also ideal for many security locations that have life safety concerns. For example, the fire alarm can be tied to the electric strike/mag lock to lock or unlock the door as the alarm sounds.

Locknetics has a full line of electrical hardware and support items. Please click below to see a catalog for these items.

Locknetics

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Technical Information

Templates

Installation Instructions

Parts Manual

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