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Upgrade solutions for aluminum openings 

As an architectural brand, Adams Rite offers an effective, affordable upgrade path. 

Adams Rite has taken the foundational MS® door prep and built a modular portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical products that provide easy installation and offer simple retrofit solutions for aluminum applications; easily enhancing and improving the safety and security of your opening.

Deadlocks & Deadlatches

  • Backward compatibility allows for the replacement of a mechanical lock with an electrified lock or latch    while maintaining the same door prep
  •  Electrified deadlatches can be the simplest way to electrify an opening and provide flexible traffic control
  • Provides compliance to ADA and Single Motion to Egress (ANSI/BHMA A156.41) code requirements when paired with compatible Adams Rite lever or paddle 
  • Common application: Office, Retail

Progression of mechanical to electrical to wireless, offering backwards compatibility within MS® Prep.

  • MS1850S | MS1850SN

    Laminated stainless steel bolt provides maximum security for a single leaf narrow stile aluminum (MS1850S) or hollow metal / wood (MS1850SN) door. 

  • 4510 Standard Deadlatch

    Spring-loaded, keycontrolled bolt holdback feature provides flexible traffic control during and after business hours. 

  • 4900 Heavy Duty Deadlatch

    Spring-loaded, keycontrolled bolt holdback feature provides flexible traffic control during and after business hours. 

  • 4300 Electrified Deadlatch

    Electrified no-cut, no drill replacement for MS® deadlocks and deadlatches.

  • DL100 Wireless Deadlatch

    Wireless deadlatch provides real-time online access control using Aperio(R) technology. Supports HID multiclass SE and NFC/BLE mobile access card technologies. 

Electric Strikes

  • Quickly electrifies an opening and can be tied into an existing access control system in conjunction with a card reader or keypad
  • Common application: Small business, office

Compatible with Adams Rite deadlatches, exit devices and power supplies for an easy electrified upgrade path.

  • 7400/7401 Series

    Preload capable and outdoor rated. Works with Adams Rite 4500 and 4900 Series deadlatches and other cylindrical locksets with 1/2" to 5/8" latchbolt projection.

  • 74R1 | 74R2

    Preload capable and outdoor rated. Works with Adams Rite Rim Exit Devices with Pullman Latchbolts. 

  • 7800 Series

    Outdoor rated. Works with Adams Rite Rim Exit Devices with Starwheel/Interlocking Latchbolts. 

Trim

  • Electrified trim is great for applications where reusing the existing mechanical lockset is preferred
  • Battery operated products provide an simple upgrade when pulling wires is cost prohibitive but stand-alone access control is required
  • Common application: Small business, office

Integrate with existing mechanical Adams Rite deadlocks and deadlatches.

  • 3080E Series Electrified Entry Trim

    Provides outside activation for doors with any type of Adams Rite exit device and deadlatch.

  • e-Force® 3090-150 Keyless Entry

    Battery-operated keyless entry control device for Adams Rite deadlocks, deadlatches, and exit devices.

Exit Devices

  • Available with electrification options for standalone access control  or integration with maglocks, card readers, keypads, fire alarms and other control systems. 
  • Options include Electrified Latching (EL) and Motorized Latch Retraction (MLR). Options also available for hollow metal and wood, including the 3000 fire-rated series.
  • Ideal for perimeter and high traffic applications

The most complete product range with mechanical and electrified options to secure any single and pair-of-doors application. With unmatched quality and exceptional value.

  • 8200 SVR Exit Device

    With surface vertical rods for two-point locking in aluminum stile applications.

  • 8400 Mortise Exit Device

    With a heavy duty deadlatching mechanism for high level of security in aluminum applications with mortise locking. 

  • 8600 CVR Exit Device

    With concealed vertical rods for two-point locking in aluminum applications. 

  • 8800 Starwheel Rim Exit Device

    Unique patented Starwheel bolt interlocks door to frame for enhanced strength and durability to prevent jamb spreading. For aluminum applications. 

  • P8800 Pullman Rim Exit Device

    With industry-standard Pullman latching option. Accommodates preload conditions when paired with a preload capable electric strike, like the Adams Rite 74R1 and 74R2.

  • 8099 Dummy Push Bar

    For applications that do not require a latching/locking life-safety exit device. May be used in conjunction with a maglock.

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