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ABH A538SM/A538BM/A538RM Mortised Edge Guards 304 Stainless Steel with Fire Rating for 1-3/4" Doors

ABH A538SM/A538BM/A538RM Mortised Edge Guards 304 Stainless Steel with Fire Rating for 1-3/4" Doors

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ABH Mortised Edge Guards 304 Stainless Steel with Fire Rating for 1-3/4" Doors

Professional Door Edge Protection with UL Fire Rating

ABH Mortised Edge Guards provide superior door edge protection with 304 stainless steel construction and .050" material thickness. Available in three edge configurations (square, bevel, and radius) for 1-3/4" doors, these guards feature UL fire rating for wood and hollow metal fire doors. Custom lengths up to 120" accommodate various door sizes with standard lengths including 42", 42-1/16", 95", 95-1/16", and 118".

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for 1-3/4" doors with three edge configurations to match door profiles.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: 304 stainless steel with .050" material thickness provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: UL fire rated for wood or plastic-covered wood composite fire doors up to 1-1/2 hours and hollow metal fire doors up to 3 hours.
  • Custom Length Options: Available in any length up to 120" with standard lengths of 42", 42-1/16", 95", 95-1/16", and 118" for versatile applications.
  • Complete Installation Hardware: Includes #6 x 5/8" Phillips flat head, undercut sheet metal screws for secure mounting.
  • Multiple Edge Profiles: A538SM (Square Edge), A538BM (Bevel Edge), and A538RM (Radius Edge) models accommodate different door edge configurations.
  • Lightweight Design: Average weight of 3.5 lbs per unit minimizes door stress while providing robust protection.
  • BAA Qualified: Meets Buy American Act requirements for government and institutional projects.

Technical Specifications

  • BAA Qualified: Yes
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fasteners: #6 x 5/8" Phillips flat head, undercut sheet metal screws
  • Keyed: N/A
  • Keyed Function: N/A
  • PDF:A538 Sided Edge Guard: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/abh/0000275_a538.pdf
  • PDF:Door Clearance Chart: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/abh/0002576_door_clearance_chart_abh02222_2022.pdf
  • PDF:Stainless Steel Edge Guard Clearance Chart: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/abh/0000576_ss_eg_clearance_chart_01.pdf
  • PDF:Stainless Steel Edge Guards: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/abh/0000575_stainless_steel_edge_guard_templates.pdf
  • PDF:Stainless Steel Edge Guards Cross Reference: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/abh/0000408_cross_reference.pdf
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Armor and Protection Plates
  • Product Type: Edge Guards and Protectors
  • Subcategory: Door Guards

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Fire-Rated Door Applications
  • High-Traffic Commercial Entrances

Why Choose ABH Quality?

ABH Mortised Edge Guards deliver professional-grade door protection with 304 stainless steel construction and UL fire rating compliance for demanding commercial applications. The .050" material thickness and mortised design provide superior edge protection while maintaining fire door integrity. BAA qualified for government projects and engineered for long-term performance in high-traffic commercial environments where reliable door protection is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Fasteners:
#6 x 5/8" Phillips flat head, undercut sheet metal screws
Product Subgroup:
Door Armor and Protection Plates
Product Type:
Edge Guards and Protectors
Subcategory:
Door Guards
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Keyed:
N/A
Keyed Function:
N/A
BAA Qualified:
Yes
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

ABH A538SM-042-US32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can ABH A538 edge guards go on a fire rated door?
Yes. The A538 mortised edge guards are UL fire rated for wood or plastic-covered wood composite fire doors up to 1-1/2 hours, and for hollow metal fire doors up to 3 hours. That covers most rated corridor and stair openings in schools, hospitals and offices. The mortised design keeps the guard flush with the door edge so it does not interfere with the rated clearance at the frame.
2) Do ABH A538 edge guards come with screws or do I have to buy fasteners separately?
Fasteners are included. Each A538 guard ships with #6 x 5/8 inch Phillips flat head, undercut sheet metal screws. Undercut heads sit flush in the countersinks so the guard face stays smooth against the frame stop. Nothing else is needed to mount it beyond drilling the door edge to the ABH template.
3) What is the difference between a mortised edge guard and a surface applied one?
A mortised guard like the A538 is recessed into a routed pocket in the door edge, so the stainless sits flush and adds no thickness to the leaf. That matters because door edge clearance to the frame is already tight and a surface applied guard eats into it. The tradeoff is labor: a mortised guard needs the edge machined to the ABH template, so it suits new doors or shop work better than a quick field retrofit. If you cannot rout the edge, a surface applied guard is the option that installs with screws alone.
4) Do ABH A538 edge guards qualify for a federal Buy American job?
Yes, the A538 mortised edge guards are BAA qualified, so they meet Buy American Act requirements for government and institutional projects. That is the line a spec writer on a GSA, municipal or public school job needs before the submittal goes through.
5) Will adding an edge guard cause my door to bind against the frame?
Because the A538 is mortised into the edge rather than laid on top of it, it does not add to the leaf width the way a surface guard does. ABH publishes a Stainless Steel Edge Guard Clearance Chart and a general Door Clearance Chart for exactly this check, and the edge guard templates give the machining dimensions for the pocket. Pull the clearance chart before you rout if the existing gap at the strike jamb is already tight.
6) Can I use an ABH A538 to replace another manufacturer's mortised edge guard?
ABH publishes a stainless steel edge guard cross reference that maps its models against other manufacturers' part numbers, which is the document to check before swapping a guard on an existing opening. Beyond that, the fit still comes down to two things you can verify yourself: the door must be 1-3/4 inches thick, and the existing mortise pocket has to match the A538 template for the edge profile you order.
7) Will 304 stainless edge guards hold up in a hospital or a wash-down area?
304 stainless at .050 inch thickness is the standard corrosion resistant choice for interior commercial work, including healthcare corridors, kitchens and cart-traffic openings where the door edge takes repeated hits and gets cleaned with disinfectant. The A538 is a commercial-duty part in a satin stainless finish, which hides scuffing better than a bright finish on a high traffic leaf.
8) What finish options are there on the ABH A538 edge guard?
Satin stainless steel is the only finish across all three edge profiles and all three stock lengths. If you are standardizing a building and your other door trim is satin stainless (US32D), the A538 matches without a special order.
9) Does an ABH edge guard interfere with the lock or the exit device on the door?
An edge guard is a protective channel over the door edge, not a locking part. The A538 carries no keying and no lock function, so it works alongside whatever mortise lock, cylindrical lock or exit device is already in the leaf. On a lock-edge application the guard has to be cut around the latch face and any strike-side prep, which is what the ABH edge guard templates dimension.
How fast can I get the ABH A538SM-042-US32D delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the ABH A538SM-042-US32D come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The ABH A538SM-042-US32D is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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