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Don-Jo PULP-211 Pin Latch Protector for Outswing Doors — 3-1/2" x 11.75" 12-Gauge Steel

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Don-Jo PULP-211 Pin Latch Protector for Outswing Doors — 3-1/2" x 11.75" 12-Gauge Steel

The Don-Jo PULP-211 is a heavy-duty pin latch protector engineered specifically for outswing doors, providing reliable protection against forced entry and latch manipulation. Constructed from 12-gauge steel (.104 thickness) and measuring 3-1/2" wide by 11.75" long, this commercial-grade latch guard is compatible with lever locks, mortise locks, and exit devices equipped with an anti-spread pin. Available in multiple finishes — BP, CP, DU, and SL — the PULP-211 delivers both functional security and a professional appearance suited to demanding commercial environments.

Key Features

  • Precise Dimensions: Measures 3-1/2" wide by 11.75" long, providing broad coverage of the door edge and latch area on outswing door applications.
  • Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction: Fabricated from 12-gauge (.104) steel for exceptional rigidity and resistance to forced-entry attempts in commercial settings.
  • Outswing Door Design: Specifically engineered for outswing door configurations, ensuring proper fit and maximum latch protection where it is needed most.
  • Broad Lock Compatibility: Works with lever locks, mortise locks, and exit devices featuring an anti-spread pin, making it highly versatile across a wide range of commercial door hardware.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in BP, CP, DU, and SL finishes to coordinate with existing door hardware and architectural aesthetics.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack Quantity: Sold in shelf packs of 10, ideal for contractors, facility managers, and distributors stocking multiple units for large-scale projects.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Trim and Latch Protection
  • Subcategory: Latches & Catches
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Don-Jo PULP-211?

Don-Jo pin latch protectors are built to commercial-grade standards, with the PULP-211 featuring 12-gauge (.104) steel construction that delivers the structural integrity required for high-traffic and high-security outswing door applications. Engineered for compatibility with lever locks, mortise locks, and exit devices with anti-spread pins, the PULP-211 is a dependable solution for professionals who require reliable latch protection without compromise.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Trim and Latch Protection
Product Type:
Latch Protectors
Subcategory:
Latches & Catches
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Door Swing:
Out Swing
Product Model:
PULP 211
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo PULP-211-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Don-Jo PULP-211 latch protector work on an inswing door?
No. The PULP-211 is built for out swing doors only, where the latch and door edge are exposed on the outside of the opening. On an inswing door the latch is already protected by the frame stop, and this guard has nothing to cover. For an inswing opening you want a latch guard made for inswing (a filler-plate style guard), not the PULP-211.
2) Does the PULP-211 latch guard work with a mortise lock or an exit device?
It fits lever locks, mortise locks, and exit devices, but only where the device has an anti-spread pin. The pin is the whole point of the PULP model: it engages the frame so the door leaf cannot be pried or spread away from the jamb. If the lock or exit device on your door has no anti-spread pin provision, this is the wrong guard for it.
3) What is a cross-brand alternative to the Don-Jo PULP-211 latch protector?
The Trimco PG8000 Series panic and latch guards cover the same job of shielding the latch and door edge against forced entry. The Don-Jo PULP-211 is a steel latch protector built for out-swing doors at 3-1/2 inches wide by 11.75 inches long in 12-gauge (.104) steel, with lever lock, mortise lock and exit device compatibility where an anti-spread pin is used. The Trimco alternative is a series rather than a single part, so a specifier picks the guard within the PG8000 range that matches the opening, while the PULP-211 is one fixed size ordered by finish.
4) How much of the door edge does a 3-1/2 x 11.75 inch latch guard actually cover?
The PULP-211 plate measures 3-1/2 inches by 11.75 inches, so it spans the latch area and a good run of edge above and below it. Before ordering, check that you have 11.75 inches of clear plate area on the door face that is not interrupted by the lock trim, closer arm, or vision-lite frame, and 3-1/2 inches of width from the door edge inward.
5) Is 12-gauge steel heavy enough for a latch guard on a high-traffic commercial door?
The PULP-211 is fabricated from 12-gauge steel at .104 inch thickness, which is the heavy end of what is made for latch protection and is rated commercial rather than residential. That rigidity is what resists a pry bar at the latch. Substrate is steel throughout, so plan on a finish that suits the exposure if the door faces weather.
6) I need to secure outswing exit doors across a whole building. Can I standardize on one latch guard?
For openings that all swing out and all carry a lock or exit device with an anti-spread pin, the PULP-211 covers the set in one part number, in one of four finishes. Where you have inswing doors mixed in, those need a different guard. Doors with no anti-spread pin on the device also fall outside what this one is meant to do, so walk the openings and sort them by swing and by device before you commit to a single line item.
7) What is the difference between a pin latch protector and a plain latch guard?
A plain latch guard is a steel plate that covers the gap so a shim or pry bar cannot reach the latch. A pin type like the PULP-211 adds an anti-spread pin that engages the frame, which is what keeps an attacker from spreading the door and jamb apart far enough to clear the latch. On outswing doors, where the latch and edge are on the attack side, the pin is the part that matters. If your device has no pin provision, a plain guard is what fits. Trimco's PG8000 Series panic and latch guards are the other line we carry in this category.
8) Is the Don-Jo PULP-211 the same thing as a Trimco panic guard?
They are close relatives but not identical in scope. The Trimco PG8000 Series is described as panic and latch guards, so the series spans guards intended for panic devices as well as latch protection. The Don-Jo PULP-211 is a pin latch protector: one steel plate for out-swing doors that shields the latch area and works with lever locks, mortise locks and exit devices carrying an anti-spread pin. A locksmith standardizing on one part number for out-swing latch coverage is buying the PULP-211; a specifier writing a series across mixed panic and latch openings is working within the PG8000 range.
9) What finishes does the Don-Jo PULP-211 come in?
Four: 626 satin chrome, BP brass plated, DU duronodic brown coated, and SL silver coated. For a fleet of exterior doors with aluminum storefront trim, DU and SL are the usual matches to dark bronze and clear anodized frames. On doors with brass lever trim, BP keeps the guard from standing out.
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Does the Don-Jo PULP-211-626 come with a warranty?
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