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Ives Ives FS455A Satin Aluminum 4" Kick Down Holder IVE-FS455A

Ives FS455A Kick Down Door Holder 4" Satin Aluminum Heavy Duty

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Ives FS455A Kick Down Door Holder 4" Satin Aluminum Heavy Duty

Professional Foot-Activated Door Control Solution

The Ives FS455A kick down door holder provides simple hold and release operation activated with a touch of the foot. This 4" heavy-duty unit features satin aluminum construction with stainless steel spring mechanism and replaceable black non-marring rubber shoes with corrugated bottoms for secure grip. Designed for door-to-floor clearances of 2" or less, this commercial-grade door holder meets ANSI/BHMA 156.16 standards for reliable performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Foot-Activated Operation: Simple hold and release mechanism activated with a touch of the foot for hands-free door control.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Satin aluminum body with stainless steel spring provides exceptional durability for commercial applications.
  • Non-Marring Protection: Replaceable black rubber shoes with corrugated bottoms provide secure grip while protecting floor surfaces from damage.
  • Easy Maintenance: Rubber shoes are securely fastened with screws and easily replaced when worn for long-term serviceability.
  • Optimal Clearance Design: Engineered for door-to-floor clearances of 2" or less for versatile installation options.
  • Complete Installation Kit: Packed with fasteners for wood applications for convenient installation.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA 156.16 standards ensuring professional-grade performance and reliability.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA 156.16, L11382
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: H: 1-3/4", W: 1-3/4"
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: FS455A
  • Product Subgroup: Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
  • Product Substrate: Aluminum
  • Product Type: Door Stops - Kick Down
  • Subcategory: Stops

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness and mounting surface suitability for this kick down holder.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door face at appropriate height for foot activation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes as specified in manufacturer instructions using provided fasteners for wood applications.
  4. Install mounting hardware and secure the kick down holder to door face per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment ensuring smooth up and down movement and secure holding positions.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper foot activation, holding function, and release mechanism. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives door hardware products deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty aluminum construction and stainless steel spring mechanisms rated for demanding commercial applications. ANSI/BHMA 156.16 compliance ensures consistent performance standards, while replaceable rubber components provide long-term serviceability. Engineered for commercial environments where dependable door control and floor protection are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Ives Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Stops
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Subgroup:
Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
Product Type:
Door Stops - Kick Down
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA 156.16, L11382
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
FS455A
Product Dimension:
H: 1-3/4", W: 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives IVE-FS455-4-US27 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I mount an Ives FS455A kick down door holder on a hollow metal or aluminum door?
The FS455A ships packed with fasteners for wood applications only. On a hollow metal, aluminum, or glass-front door you supply your own fasteners suited to that substrate, sheet metal screws with the correct pilot, or through-bolts where the door face can be reached. The holder body itself is aluminum with a stainless steel spring, so the material is fine on any door; it's only the included hardware that's wood-specific.
2) Does the Ives FS455A meet ANSI/BHMA for a commercial building spec?
Yes. The FS455A is certified to ANSI/BHMA 156.16 with the L11382 product code, which is the door holder line item on that standard, and it is classified commercial, heavy duty. That is the number to put on a submittal when the drawing calls for a BHMA-certified kick down holder for an office, school, or healthcare opening.
3) The door-to-floor gap is more than 2 inches - what kick down holder reaches further than the Ives FS455A?
The Ives FS455A is a 4 inch kick down holder engineered for door-to-floor clearances of 2 inches or less, so an opening with a taller undercut or a thick floor buildup is outside what it was designed to reach. The Orca Hardware 40ST Series kick down door holder is a 5.275 inch unit, and that added length is the reason to look at it when the gap under the door has grown past what a 4 inch body suits. Contractors hanging doors over new carpet, tile, or a raised threshold should measure the finished floor-to-door-bottom dimension before choosing between the two, since the holder has to bottom out on the floor with spring pressure still on it.
4) What is a comparable kick down door holder to the Ives FS455A in a satin chrome finish?
The Delaney Kick Down Door Stop/Holder in satin chrome US26D is the closest cross-brand match when the opening calls for a chrome-toned kick down holder. The Ives FS455A is a kick down holder built on an aluminum substrate and offered in 668 satin bronze, 627 clear satin aluminum, 666 bright brass, and 609 blackened brass, so a US26D satin chrome look is where the Delaney unit covers ground the FS455A does not. Both are foot-activated kick down stop/holders mounted to the door face, so the operation a property manager or contractor gets is the same style of hold-and-release; the difference is the finish family and the manufacturer.
5) Which kick down door holder should a hospital or school specify when ANSI/BHMA compliance is required?
The Ives FS455A carries ANSI/BHMA 156.16 with the L11382 product code and is classified heavy duty for commercial use, which is the language a facility spec or submittal usually asks for on a door holder in healthcare, education, and government work. The Delaney Kick Down Stop and the Orca 40ST Series holder are kick down holders of the same type, so they serve the same function on the opening, but an institutional or MRO buyer writing to a graded spec has the FS455A stating the 156.16 designation and the heavy duty rating outright. If the submittal reviewer wants a BHMA code on the line item, that is the practical reason to hold the Ives unit rather than substitute.
6) Should I use a kick down door holder or a wall stop with a hold-open on my office doors?
A kick down holder like the FS455A mounts on the door face and holds wherever the door happens to swing, so it works when there's no wall behind the door to catch a stop, or when staff want the door parked at different angles through the day. A wall or floor stop with a hold-open only holds at one fixed position and needs a solid surface to strike. The trade-off with a kick down: it drags on the floor when engaged and needs 2 inches or less of door-to-floor clearance to reach.
7) What finishes does the Ives FS455 4 inch kick down holder come in, and how do I order to match my other door hardware?
Four finishes: 627 clear satin aluminum, 666 bright brass, 668 satin bronze, and 609 blackened brass. Order by the full model, so FS455-4-US27 for the clear satin aluminum, FS455-4-US3AL for bright brass, FS455-4-US10AL for satin bronze, and FS455-4-US5AL for blackened brass. If you're matching existing Ives trim across a building, match the BHMA finish number (627, 666, 668, 609) rather than the finish name, since names vary between manufacturers.
8) Will a kick down holder scratch or mark my finished floors?
The FS455A uses replaceable black rubber shoes with corrugated bottoms, non-marring, so they grip without scoring vinyl, sealed concrete, or finished wood. The corrugation is what keeps the shoe from skating on a smooth floor when someone pushes the door. On very soft or freshly waxed surfaces you can still get a rub mark over time, which is why the shoe is screw-fastened and swappable rather than molded in.
9) Is a kick down door holder handed, or does one part number work on both left and right hand doors?
The FS455A isn't handed. It mounts to the door face and drops straight down to the floor, so the same part works on a left hand or right hand door, in or out swing. What you do have to decide is which face of the door it goes on, since the holder engages on the side it's mounted to and needs 2 inches or less to the floor on that side.
10) Is the Orca 40ST kick down door holder a direct replacement for an Ives FS455A?
Not a like-for-like swap. Both are foot-activated kick down door holders that mount to the door face, but the Orca Hardware 40ST Series unit is 5.275 inches where the FS455A is a 4 inch holder, so the mounting hole pattern and the height at which the pad meets the floor are not the same. Pulling a 4 inch Ives unit and setting a 5.275 inch Orca in its place generally means new holes in the door face rather than reusing the existing prep. For a property manager standardizing a building on one holder, that length difference is the thing to settle first - matching lengths across the fleet keeps the spare rubber shoes and the door prep consistent.
11) What looks like a substitute for the Ives FS455A but will not hold the door open?
A wall stop, floor stop, or door silencer sits in the same door stops and bumpers family and gets ordered by mistake, but none of them hold a door in the open position - they only limit travel or cushion the strike. The FS455A is a kick down holder: a foot-activated hold and release mechanism with a replaceable non-marring rubber shoe that drops to the floor and keeps the door where you set it. The Delaney Kick Down Stop and the Orca 40ST Series holder are the two cross-brand parts that do the same job. If the requirement is holding a door open for carts, moving, or ventilation, the part has to be a kick down holder, not a stop.
12) Can I replace the rubber shoe on an Ives FS455A instead of buying a whole new holder?
Yes. The rubber shoe is fastened with screws and is meant to be replaced when it wears down, which is the part that goes first on a high-traffic opening. For a property manager running dozens of these, that means the aluminum body and stainless spring stay in service and you only stock shoes.
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