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ABH ABH A538SO / A538BO Overlapping Non Mortised Edge Guard ABH-A538SO/A538BO

ABH A538SO/A538BO Overlapping Non-Mortised Edge Guard - 304 Stainless Steel with Fire Rating

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ABH Overlapping Non-Mortised Edge Guard - 304 Stainless Steel with Fire Rating

Professional Door Protection Solution

The ABH Overlapping Non-Mortised Edge Guard provides superior door edge protection with .050" thick 304 stainless steel construction. Designed for 1-3/4" doors, this edge guard is available in custom lengths up to 120" and comes standard with UL fire rating for wood and hollow metal fire doors. Available in both square edge (A538S0) and bevel edge (A538B0) configurations, each unit weighs approximately 3.5 lbs and includes all necessary mounting hardware.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Custom Length Capability: Specify any length up to 120" for precise fit requirements in various door applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: .050" material thickness in 304 stainless steel provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for use on 1-3/4" doors with non-mortised installation for easy mounting.
  • Dual Edge Options: Available in square edge (A538S0) and bevel edge (A538B0) configurations to match door specifications.
  • UL Fire Rating: Standard fire rating for wood or plastic-covered wood composite fire doors up to 1-1/2 hours and hollow metal fire doors up to 3 hours.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Includes #6 x 5/8" Phillips flat head, undercut sheet metal screws for secure installation.
  • Standard Length Options: Available in standard lengths of 42", 42-1/16", 95", 95-1/16", and 118" for common applications.
  • 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 edge guards deliver professional-grade door protection with 304 stainless steel construction and UL fire rating for demanding commercial applications. The .050" material thickness and overlapping design provide superior edge protection while maintaining compliance with fire door requirements. BAA qualified for government projects and engineered for reliable performance in high-traffic commercial environments.

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 A538SO-042-US32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to route the door for the ABH A538 edge guard, or does it surface mount?
No routing. The A538 is a non-mortised guard, so it goes on over the existing door edge and fastens with the supplied #6 x 5/8 inch Phillips flat head undercut sheet metal screws. That matters on a fire door, where cutting into the edge would compromise the label. One person can hang it with a drill and a pilot bit.
2) Square edge or bevel edge guard, which one do I order?
Match the guard to the door edge it is going on. The A538S0 square edge suits a door with a flat, square lock edge, typical of hollow metal. The A538B0 bevel edge suits a door beveled at the lock edge so it clears the stop as it swings. Put a square guard on a beveled door and the overlap will not seat. Check the actual door edge before you order, not the drawing.
3) Is the ABH A538 edge guard Buy American compliant for a government job?
Yes, the A538 is BAA qualified, so it clears Buy American Act requirements on federal, municipal and other publicly funded work. It is a commercial-duty product, useful when you are standardizing edge protection across a school, courthouse or VA facility and need the submittal to pass.
4) How thick is the stainless on the ABH A538 edge guard and will it hold up to cart traffic?
The A538 is .050 inch thick 304 stainless steel. That gauge takes repeated cart and gurney strikes at the lock edge without deforming, and 304 handles the wash-down and cleaning chemicals you get in healthcare and food service. Satin stainless is the finish, so scuffing blends rather than showing as bare metal the way a plated finish does.
5) Does adding an ABH edge guard change my door clearance at the frame?
It can. An overlapping guard adds material at the edge and onto the face, so the gap between door and frame, and between leaves on a pair, tightens. ABH publishes a stainless steel edge guard clearance chart and a general door clearance chart for exactly this, and you should size your hinge-side and strike-side gaps from those before the door is hung. On a pair getting guards on both leaves, the astragal area is where it usually binds.
6) Do I need to buy screws separately for the ABH A538 edge guard?
No. Mounting hardware ships with the guard: #6 x 5/8 inch Phillips flat head undercut sheet metal screws. Undercut heads are what let the screw sit flush in a .050 inch guard so nothing catches. ABH publishes drilling templates for the stainless edge guards, worth pulling before you start laying out hole centers on a run of doors.
7) I need to match an edge guard another manufacturer supplied, does ABH have an equivalent?
ABH publishes a cross reference for its stainless steel edge guards that maps competitor model designations to the ABH equivalent, so an A538 can be specified against what is already on the other openings. Bring the model number off the existing guard and the door edge type, square or bevel, and the cross reference resolves the substitution.
8) Is an ABH overlapping edge guard the right fix for a door edge that has been pried or worn at the strike?
It is the standard repair for that. An overlapping guard covers the damaged edge and wraps onto the face, so a chewed-up lock edge gets both concealed and reinforced without replacing the leaf. On wood doors it also stops the edge splitting further. What it does not do is add security hardware, there is no keying or lock function to it, it is protection only.
How fast can I get the ABH A538SO-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 A538SO-042-US32D come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The ABH A538SO-042-US32D is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the ABH A538SO-042-US32D?
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