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    The SDC Quiet DUO LR100 ELR with a Von Duprin exit device
    Emergency exit hardware

    Electrified Exit Devices Charge Ahead

    Tim O'Leary
    June 2, 2021
    Delayed egress, motorized latch retraction and request to exit are among the features that electrification bring to the venerable safety product.
    Adams Rite eForce Prox iCLASS
    Sdc172 11301915
    E-Plex flexible lockdown option
    Door Hardware

    An Overview of Mechanical Exit Devices

    Tom Gillespie
    May 1, 2007
    In simple terms, an exit device is a lock with an inside release bar. Variations include standard, fire-rated, rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices and a number of specialty...
    1. Illustration of typical #1581 application on a single door using a REX bar, door cord circuit transfer and wall mounted reset (not shown are the power supply and the fire alarm connection)
    Door Hardware

    The Basics of Delayed Egress

    Tim O'Leary
    Jan. 1, 2007
    Today's advanced delayed egress systems provide the benefits of improved security, safety and loss control on a large scale.