Tag Archives: panic hardware

Enabling and Disabling an External Door Handle For Security

Posted on 14th March 2012 by Editor

Q: Our local club has an external opening emergency exit door which is fitted with an Exidor panic bar on the inside. Externally there is no way of opening the door and due to the door opening to an external smoking … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to buy spare parts for a Exidor 200 series push bar?

Posted on 16th February 2012 by Editor

Yes, spare parts are a relatively inexpensive way to extend the life of panic hardware.  You can view Exidor panic hardware spare parts, optional extras and keeps on our website here.

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What are the dimensions of the Exidor 297 push pad?

Posted on 11th January 2012 by Editor

The Exidor 297 is 159mm tall x 55mm wide x 80mm projecting.  You can see dimensioned diagrams, plus loads of other info on the pdf at this link (pdf’s towards the bottom of the page).

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Q: Choosing ironmongery for four final fire exit doors and frames which will experience heavy traffic, and need to be secure (would prefer not to have a panic bar), can you recommend a handle arrangement, perhaps with a thumblock on the inside, that would be suitable for these circumstances?

Posted on 21st October 2011 by Editor

A: For the arrangement you describe we would suggest using escape sashlocks – these have euro cylinder thumb turn locks (i.e. you can have any kind of high security, master keyed, anti pick, anti bump etc euro profile cylinder) but … Continue reading →

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Q: Recommend a product for fire escape doors with door closers – when the doors slam shut they LOCK; so is there a mechanism which allows us to keep the door bolts UNLOCKED until we want to LOCK the doors?

Posted on 13th October 2011 by Editor

A: Yes, such a mechanism exists and is called a dogging device, it allows the bolts to be withheld in the retracted position ensuring the automatic top trip catch or Pullman latch do not engage when the door is closed, … Continue reading →

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Q: Can I put panic hardware on an external gate?

Posted on 16th June 2011 by Editor

A: Yes, you can.  You might consider going for the Exidor 296 push bar or an Exidor 297 push pad.  It may be necessary to shield the panic bar from the outside to ensure security (depending upon the design of … Continue reading →

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Is there a digital lock for panic hardware with a knob rather than a lever?

Posted on 1st February 2011 by Editor

No, the Exidor CL1 and CL2 outside access devices have a handle rather than a knob.  The Disability Discrimination Act calls for the use of handles over knobs, as they are easier to use.

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We need a door lock which is permanently open on the inside but locked outside?

Posted on 9th January 2011 by Editor

With the limited information given in the question, we might suggest either an escape sashlock set, or a fire escape push bar or push pad, both will perform that function but which is most suitable will depend on the usage … Continue reading →

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We have an Exidor 500 series panic hardware with a red oval door bar we need replacing as the bar lever that attaches to the lock has snapped, is this spare part available?

Posted on 18th November 2010 by Editor

If the lever of the locking unit has broken, then the whole thing can be replaced for the price of the locking unit component.  (If it’s the slave unit, then contact us and we can quote you for a replacement … Continue reading →

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Do you have an agent in the Rep. of Ireland? I am interested in the Exidor panic hardware.

Posted on 8th July 2010 by Editor

We don’t have an agent in Ireland.  We use TNT shipping, so theoretically we can supply anywhere.  Contact us directly with your town & county, we can calculate the weight of your shipment and provide a shipping quote.

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