David Bolton Exit Devices Explained: How to Choose the Right Panic Hardware for Your Building What Are Exit Devices and Why Do They Matter? An exit device -- also called panic hardware, a crash bar, push bar, or egress device -- is a latching mechanism installed on an outswing door that allows... commercial-door-hardware egress-hardware exit-devices fire-exit-hardware panic-hardware Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Intermediate Pivots: Why They Fail, When You Need Them, and How to Fix the Problem What Are IntermediatePivots and Why Do They Matter? A pivot set transfers a door's full weight to the floor and overhead frame rather than distributing it across multiple hinge knuckles. That makes pi... commercial hardware door hardware floor closers heavy doors pivots Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Restroom Visual Indicator Locks: Solving the Occupied vs. Vacant Problem in Commercial Buildings What Is a Restroom Visual Indicator Lock? A restroom visual indicator lock -- sometimes called an occupied/vacant lock , a privacy indicator lock , or a thumb turn indicator lock -- is a privacy locks... ADA Compliance Commercial Locksets Facilities Management Privacy Locks Restroom Hardware Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Astragals for Double Doors: Problems, Benefits, and the Right Solution What Is an Astragal -- and Why Does It Matter? An astragal is the hardware component that seals the gap between the two leaves of a pair of doors -- the meeting stile . Without one, that center gap be... astragals commercial door gasketing double door hardware fire door hardware meeting stile seal Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Continuous Hinges: Solving High-Traffic Door Problems in Commercial Buildings What Are Continuous Hinges and Who Needs Them? Continuous hinges -- also called piano hinges or full-length hinges -- run the full height of a door, distributing load and stress evenly along the entir... commercial door hardware continuous hinges door hardware specification electrified hinges heavy duty hinges Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Electrified Door Hardware 101: Access Control Integration for Modern Commercial Buildings What Is Electrified Door Hardware? Electrified door hardware refers to any door-mounted device that uses electrical current to control locking, latching, or holding functions. When integrated with an ... Access Control Code Compliance Commercial Door Hardware Electrified Hardware Life Safety Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton Exit Device Basics: Panic Bar Types, Fire Ratings, and Code Compliance Explained What Is an Exit Device (Panic Bar)? An exit device -- commonly called a panic bar, crash bar, or push bar -- is a door-latching assembly that releases the latch when pressure is applied in the directi... code compliance egress hardware exit devices fire exit hardware panic hardware Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton ADA-Compliant Door Hardware: What Facility Managers Need to Know Why ADA Door Hardware Compliance Matters for Your Facility Whether you manage a school, medical office, retail center, or industrial campus, ADA-compliant door hardware is not optional -- it is a lega... ADA Compliance Accessibility Code Compliance Door Hardware Facility Management Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton Sargent 565 Metal End Cap Kit Upgrade Tired of Cracked Panic Bar Caps? Upgrade to the Sargent 565 Metal End Cap Kit In high-traffic environments like schools, hospitals, and retail hubs, door hardware takes a beating. One of the most comm... Jan 1, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton How to Fix a Sagging Sargent Lever: The 97-0425 Hub Spring Guide Why Is My Sargent Lever Sagging? Sargent 700 Series ET Trim is built for high-traffic use, but like any mechanical system, the internal springs bear the brunt of the work. Over thousands of cycles, th... Jan 1, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Anatomy of a Door Closer Door closers are a simple, yet complex feat of engineering. Simply put, they are just a compound product made of two springs, a rack and pinion assembly,rubber-gasketed adjustmentscrews, filled sealed... Nov 29, 2024 Our Blog
David Bolton Outswinging Door Security Suggestions 3 Outswinging Exterior door security measures you can make 1) Check to see that all your exterior outswinging doors have NRP or Safety Stud feature: NRP Non-Removable Pin (NRP) for Medium Security : T... Jul 26, 2024 Our Blog
