FORMERLY MCKINNEY DOOR SOLUTIONS & AMERICAN DOOR PRODUCTS - NOW UNITED AS AMERICAN DOORS.
Exit devices that enable rapid egress by releasing door latches when horizontal pressure is applied to a crossbar or touchpad. Panic hardware is required by building codes on exit doors serving large occupancies.
Device types include rim (surface-mounted vertical rod or rim latch), mortise (integrates with mortise lock), and concealed vertical rod (CVR-rods hidden within door). Touchpad devices (push pad) require less force than crossbar types and suit accessible applications.
Fire exit hardware must be labeled for use on fire doors and includes positive latching at all latch points. Delayed egress devices (per NFPA 101) sound alarm and delay unlocking 15-30 seconds-permitted only in specific occupancies. Electric latch retraction enables remote unlocking for access control integration. Major brands include Von Duprin, Sargent, and Precision. Shop panic hardware.
