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Sargent 68-2288 Thru Bolt Rail & Chassis for 8700 SVR Exit Device
The Sargent 68-2288 is the complete thru bolt rail and chassis assembly designed specifically for the Sargent 8700 Series Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) exit device. This hardware set provides the structural mounting foundation that holds the exit device rail securely to the door, ensuring reliable two-point latching performance on wide stile wood and metal doors. If your 8700 SVR device has a damaged, worn, or missing rail and chassis assembly, the 68-2288 is the correct OEM replacement component to restore full function.
What's Included
The 68-2288 thru bolt set contains 16 bolts arranged for complete rail mounting coverage:
- Two bolts at the center case
- Two bolts at the hinge stile case
- Four bolts at the top case
- Four bolts at the bottom case
- Two bolts at the top guide case
- Two bolts at the bottom guide case
This full-coverage bolt pattern distributes clamping force evenly across the rail, which is critical for maintaining alignment of the vertical rod assembly and preserving the integrity of the latching mechanism through years of high-cycle use.
Compatible Device
The 68-2288 is engineered for use with the Sargent 12-8700 (fire-rated) SVR exit device and the broader Sargent 8700 Series surface vertical rod line. The 8700 SVR is a wide stile, two-point latching panic bar used on wood and metal doors — top bolt latches into the frame, bottom bolt latches into a floor strike — providing positive latching at both points upon pushbar depression.
Through-bolt mounting (TB- option) is required for fire-rated exit hardware on composite doors per ANSI/BHMA and UL fire door assembly requirements, making components like the 68-2288 essential for code-compliant installations on rated openings.
Applications
- Replacement thru bolt kit for existing Sargent 8700 SVR exit device installations
- Fire-rated exit door assemblies requiring through-bolt rail attachment
- High-traffic commercial egress doors on wide stile metal or wood frames
- Facilities maintenance and preventive hardware servicing programs
- Contractor and installer service calls requiring OEM-matched fastener hardware
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Sargent 68-2288 |
| Component Type | Thru Bolt Rail & Chassis Assembly |
| Compatible Device Series | Sargent 8700 Series SVR Exit Device (incl. 12-8700 fire-rated) |
| Exit Device Type | Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) |
| Bolt Count | 16 bolts total |
| Bolt Locations | Center case (2), hinge stile case (2), top case (4), bottom case (4), top guide case (2), bottom guide case (2) |
| Door Type Compatibility | Wide stile wood and metal doors |
| Mounting Method | Through-bolt (TB) |
| Category | Exit Device Parts & Replacement Hardware |
Need a complete SVR exit device rather than just the rail and chassis? Comparable surface vertical rod exit devices are available from Sargent as well as preferred alternatives from Hager, Corbin Russwin, and Sargent partner lines — contact us for a quote on a complete assembly or compatible replacement options.
| General - US Finishes | US32D - Satin Stainless Steel/ 630 or US10B - Oil Rubbed Bronze |
| Brand | Sargent |
| Exit Device Type | SVR Exit Device |
| Series | Sargent - 80 Series |
| Fire Rated | Fire Rated |
| Part Type | Thru-Bolts |
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