Panic Door Hardware

    Panic Hardware Types - Bars, Pads, & Levers

    Fire exit and final exit doors are life savers whose hardware needs to operate every time without fail. Emergency exit devices may not be used anywhere near as often as corridor door pull handles, classroom levers, or restaurant kitchen door hinges, but they must operate to their full capacity on the rare occasions they’re used. But what exactly is panic door hardware? If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you will know that door hardware is seldom straightforward, with only one option or variation....
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    Escape Door and Panic Hardware Explained

    The phrase ‘panic hardware’ is sometimes used as an all-encompassing term but there are two distinct branches of hardware - panic and emergency escape. This blog covers the what, why, and where of emergency and panic devices, plus external access. What is Panic Hardware? Panic and emergency exit hardware are products that allow for a safe and effective exit from a building in case of emergency. They must provide single action egress, so exit with one movement or...
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    Fire Doors Vs Fire Escape Doors

    Fire doors are one of the most commonly misunderstood types of door that we encounter as architectural ironmongers. Fire Door, Fire Escape Door– they’re the same thing right? Well actually no; the two are very different and as such have different ironmongery requirements. So What is a Fire Door? Fire doors are used to compartmentalise buildings. In the event of a fire, these doors will slow down the spread of smoke and fire throughout the building without hindering...
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