ABH 2100 Series Electromagnetic Door Holder - Recessed Wall Mount, Tri-Voltage, 35 lb. Holding Force
The ABH 2100 Series Electromagnetic Door Holder delivers reliable door positioning with 35 lb. holding force and tri-voltage operation (12V DC, 24V AC/DC, or 120V AC). This recessed wall mount unit features a 4-5/8" total projection from wall to face of door and includes one complimentary 1" extension for flexible installation. All-metal construction ensures long-term durability, and UL/ULC listing provides code compliance for smoke barrier and labeled fire door applications.
Features & Benefits
- Tri-Voltage Operation: 12V DC, 24V AC/DC, or 120V AC compatibility eliminates stocking complexity and simplifies installation planning.
- 35 lb. Holding Force: Secure door positioning rated for demanding commercial applications.
- Recessed Wall Mount: 4-5/8" total projection from wall to face of door; includes one 1" extension for versatile mounting.
- All-Metal Construction: No plastic components - built for long-term durability in high-traffic environments.
- Dual Pivot Armature: 360° mobility at two pivot points facilitates door alignment and reduces installation time.
- Positive Release Button: Eliminates residual magnetism for reliable, consistent door operation.
- Extension Rod Compatible: Optional extension rods accommodate varying gap distances without special adapters.
- BAA Qualified: Meets Buy American Act requirements for government and institutional procurement.
Compliance & Listings
- UL/ULC Listed for smoke barrier and labeled fire door applications
- California State Fire Marshal listed
- BAA Qualified
Technical Specifications
- Holding Force: 35 lb.
- Voltage: 12V DC / 24V AC/DC / 120V AC (tri-voltage)
- Mount Type: Recessed wall mount
- Projection: 4-5/8" total (wall to face of door)
- Included Extension: 1" extension rod
- Construction: All metal
- Application: Commercial
Typical Applications
- Commercial building access control and fire egress corridors
- Healthcare facility smoke barrier doors
- Educational institution safety and fire door compliance
- Government and municipal buildings (BAA-compliant procurement)
- Hospitality and multi-family common area doors
- Industrial and institutional MRO replacement
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Electromagnetic Door Holder / Releases
- Product Type:
- Electromagnetic Door Holders
- Subcategory:
- Door Holders
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- Yes
- Keyed:
- N/A
- Keyed Function:
- N/A
- Series:
- 2100 Series
- BAA Qualified:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- 2100
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
ABH ABH-2100-US28 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How far from the wall will the ABH 2100 door holder reach, and what if my door swings further out?
Total projection is 4-5/8 inches from the wall to the face of the door, and one 1 inch extension rod ships with the holder. If your door sits further off the wall than that, the 2100 takes optional extension rods to close the gap, no special adapter needed. Measure from the finished wall to the face of the open door leaf before you order extensions.
2) What voltage do I need to run to an ABH 2100 mag door holder?
Any of three. The 2100 is tri-voltage: 12V DC, 24V AC/DC, or 120V AC. One part number covers all three, so you do not have to know the panel voltage before you order, and a distributor can stock a single SKU for jobs running low-voltage fire alarm circuits and jobs running line voltage.
3) Does an ABH 2100 magnetic door holder mount to the wall or to the floor?
Wall. The 2100 is a recessed wall mount unit, with the electromagnet in a wall plate and the armature on the door. If the door opens into open space with no wall behind it, a wall mount holder has nothing to land on and you want a floor mounted pedestal holder instead. ABH builds floor mount magnetic holders in dome base and multiple mounting heights.
4) Can the ABH 2100 replace another brand of electromagnetic door holder we already have installed?
ABH publishes an electromagnetic door holders cross reference for exactly this, matching competitor holder models to the equivalent ABH unit. Check your existing holder against that cross reference, and confirm the two things that decide a straight swap: that the existing unit is wall mounted rather than floor mounted, and that your wall-to-door-face gap works out to the 2100's 4-5/8 inch projection plus extensions.
5) Does the ABH 2100 door holder meet Buy American Act requirements for a government job?
Yes, the 2100 Series is BAA qualified, which is what federal, municipal, and many institutional procurement specs require on door hardware. Pair that with the UL/ULC and California State Fire Marshal listings and it covers the usual submittal package for a government or healthcare corridor door.
6) Will the door stick to the magnet after the power drops on an ABH 2100?
No. The 2100 has a positive release button that eliminates residual magnetism, so the armature lets go cleanly instead of hanging on the plate after the circuit opens. That matters on a fire door holder, where the whole point is that the leaf actually closes when the alarm cuts power.
7) What if the door armature and the wall magnet do not line up perfectly?
The 2100 uses a dual pivot armature with 360 degree movement at two pivot points, so the armature can swing to meet the magnet face rather than needing the door and wall plate shimmed into perfect alignment. That is what makes it forgiving on out-of-square existing openings and cuts install time on a retrofit.
8) What finishes does the ABH 2100 electromagnetic door holder come in?
Nine, so you can match what is already on the other openings: Satin Aluminum, Painted Aluminum, Satin Stainless Steel, Bright Stainless Steel, Dark Bronze, Painted Dark Bronze, Painted Bronze, Painted Brass, and Painted Black. For a building standardizing across a corridor, satin aluminum and satin stainless are the usual matches to aluminum storefront and stainless push plates.
9) Is the ABH 2100 door holder plastic or metal?
All metal, no plastic components. On a holder that gets hit by a door leaf several hundred times a day in a school or hospital corridor, the armature and housing material is what decides whether it survives the traffic, and the 2100 is built for that duty.
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