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Detex AL-18 Surface Mount Door Loop for Exit Device Wiring, Aluminum

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Detex AL-18 Surface Mount Door Loop for Exit Device Wiring, Aluminum

The Detex AL-18 is a surface mount door loop crafted from aluminum, designed to protect and route wiring across the door gap on commercial exit device applications. Purpose-built as a replacement part and accessory for Detex exit devices, the AL-18 provides a durable and clean solution for maintaining wiring integrity between the door and frame in high-use commercial environments. Its aluminum construction ensures a lightweight yet sturdy profile suited to demanding commercial door hardware installations.

Key Features

  • Surface Mount Design: Mounts directly to door surface for straightforward installation without complex door preparation, making it ideal for retrofit and replacement applications.
  • Aluminum Construction: Lightweight yet durable aluminum material resists corrosion and wear, ensuring long-term reliability in commercial environments.
  • Exit Device Wiring Protection: Designed to route and protect wiring across the door-to-frame gap, maintaining clean and secure wire runs on electrified exit device applications.
  • Replacement Part Compatibility: Engineered specifically as a Detex exit device part and accessory, ensuring proper fit and function with compatible Detex hardware.
  • Commercial-Grade Application: Rated for commercial use, making it appropriate for office buildings, educational facilities, healthcare institutions, and other demanding environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Exit Device Parts
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: AL-18
  • Features: Detex Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Electrified Exit Devices
  • Educational Facilities Requiring Exit Device Wiring Management
  • Healthcare Institutions with Access-Controlled Egress Doors
  • Retail Establishments Using Detex Exit Hardware
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities with High-Traffic Exit Doors
  • Government and Municipal Buildings Requiring Compliant Exit Hardware
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties with Commercial Exit Devices

Why Detex AL-18?

Detex exit device parts and accessories are engineered to maintain the performance and integrity of professional-grade commercial door hardware. The AL-18 Surface Mount Door Loop delivers a purpose-fit solution for protecting and routing wiring on Detex exit devices, combining durable aluminum construction with a surface-mount design that simplifies replacement and installation in demanding commercial applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Electronic Access Controls
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Controllers, Power Supplies and Transformers
Product Type:
Door Loop
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
AL-18
Features:
Detex Parts and Accessories

Detex AL-18 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a Detex AL-18 door loop actually do on an electrified exit door?
The AL-18 is a surface mount door loop that carries wiring across the gap between the door and the frame on an electrified exit device opening. It routes and protects the wire run so the conductors are not pinched or flexed bare every time the door swings. Model designation is AL-18, aluminum.
2) Do I have to mortise or route the door to install the AL-18 door loop?
No. It is a surface mount design that fastens directly to the door face, so there is no concealed raceway or through-door prep required. That is what makes it workable on a retrofit where the door is already hung and you are only adding power transfer for an electrified device.
3) Is an aluminum door loop durable enough for a high traffic exit door?
Aluminum is the construction here, and it is rated for commercial use rather than residential. The material resists corrosion and wear, which matters on a part that flexes with every door cycle. Detex lists it for office buildings, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouse, government and multi-tenant residential exit doors.
4) I manage a building with Detex exit devices and the wire at the top of one door is chewed up. Is this the part I replace?
If the damaged wire is the run crossing from the frame to the door on an electrified Detex exit device, the AL-18 surface mount door loop is the part that houses and protects that crossing. It is catalogued as a Detex replacement part, so you are putting back like for like rather than improvising a loop.
5) Door loop or an electric hinge for power transfer on an exit device?
A surface mount loop like the AL-18 is the choice when the door is already installed and you do not want to pull and re-prep a hinge or mortise a concealed transfer. It bolts to the door face and is visible. A power transfer hinge or concealed transfer hides the wiring but needs door and frame prep, so it belongs in new work or a full door replacement. For a retrofit on an existing Detex electrified device, the loop is the lower-disruption route.
6) Is the AL-18 aluminum finish going to match my other exit hardware?
The AL-18 is supplied in aluminum, and that is the only material and appearance offered for it, so there is no finish to select when ordering. On openings with dark bronze or painted hardware it will read as a light aluminum part; if appearance on the door face matters, a concealed transfer is the alternative to consider.
How fast can I get the Detex AL-18 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 Detex AL-18 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex AL-18 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 Detex AL-18?
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