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Ives LG12 Narrow Lock Guard for 3-1/2" Rose and Escutcheon Protection

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Ives LG12 Narrow Lock Guard for 3-1/2" Rose and Escutcheon Protection

Professional Latch Point Security Solution

The Ives LG12 Narrow Lock Guard provides maximum security protection for doors with roses or escutcheons 3-1/2" or smaller. This non-handed unit is specifically designed for use with type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks (ANSI 156.13 Series 1000 and ANSI 156.2 Series 4000), virtually eliminating the opening between door and frame at the latch point. Constructed with professional-grade materials and featuring 2 welded mounting studs with no exposed fasteners on the face.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Narrow Design Compatibility: Engineered for roses or escutcheons 3-1/2" or smaller with precise 1-1/2" width and 9-1/2" height dimensions.
  • Maximum Security Design: Unique construction virtually eliminates the opening between door and frame at the latch point for enhanced protection against forced entry.
  • Universal Installation: Non-handed design allows installation on any door without left or right hand considerations.
  • Professional Construction: Available in 12 gauge steel or 13 gauge stainless steel for durability in demanding commercial applications.
  • Clean Installation: Features 2 welded mounting studs with no exposed fasteners on the unit face for professional appearance.
  • Lock Compatibility: Specifically designed for type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks meeting ANSI 156.13 Series 1000 and ANSI 156.2 Series 4000 standards.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: UL10C Listed with 3-hour fire rating for code compliance in commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: UL10C Listed (3 hour)
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Package Includes: 2 welded mounting studs
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: W: 1-1/2", H: 9-1/2"
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: LG12
  • Product Subgroup: Door Trim and Latch Protection
  • Product Substrate: Steel or Stainless Steel
  • Product Type: Latch Protectors
  • Subcategory: Exterior Hardware

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and compatibility with existing lock hardware.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surface for the 2 welded mounting studs.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes as specified in manufacturer instructions for proper stud alignment.
  4. Install the lock guard by securing the welded mounting studs through the door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust positioning for proper alignment with existing lock hardware and verify complete coverage of the latch point area.
  6. Test door operation to verify proper function and clearance with frame. 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 lock guard products deliver professional-grade security with 12 gauge steel or 13 gauge stainless steel construction and UL10C Listed 3-hour fire rating. The unique design provides maximum security protection while maintaining clean aesthetics with no exposed fasteners. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where reliable latch point protection is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exterior Hardware
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Package Includes:
2 welded mounting studs
Product Subgroup:
Door Trim and Latch Protection
Product Type:
Latch Protectors
ANSI/BHMA:
UL10C Listed (3 hour)
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
LG12
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Dimension:
W: 1-1/2", H: 9-1/2"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Steel or Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives IVE-LG12-USP – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Ives LG12 lock guard fit around a 3-1/2 inch rose or escutcheon?
Three and a half inches is the ceiling, not the target. The LG12 narrow lock guard is built for roses or escutcheons 3-1/2 inches or smaller, and the guard itself is W: 1-1/2 inches, H: 9-1/2 inches, so it runs down the edge of the door beside the trim rather than wrapping it. Measure the widest point of what is already on the door before you order. Anything larger than 3-1/2 inches and the narrow LG12 will not clear it.
2) Does the Ives LG12 lock guard work with a mortise lock or only with a cylindrical lockset?
Both. The LG12 is made for type 86 mortise locks and type 161 cylindrical locks, covering ANSI 156.13 Series 1000 (mortise) and ANSI 156.2 Series 4000 (bored). Type 161 is the standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 1 inch edge bore, and type 86 is the mortise pocket cutout, so if your door is prepped to either of those two, the guard lines up with the latch point.
3) Can I put a lock guard on a fire rated door without breaking the label?
The Ives LG12 lock guard is UL10C Listed with a 3 hour rating, so it can go on openings up to a 3 hour label. That is the spec an inspector or a facilities standard asks for, and it is why this one gets specified in hospitals, schools and government buildings where the latch side needs protection but the door assembly still has to hold its rating.
4) What latch protector should I use on an out-swinging aluminum storefront door instead of the Ives LG12?
The Ives LG12 is a narrow lock guard measuring 1-1/2 inches wide by 9-1/2 inches high, sized for roses or escutcheons 3-1/2 inches or smaller and built around type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks. For an out-swinging aluminum storefront entrance door, the Don-Jo LP-307 is the counterpart to look at: a 2-5/8 inch by 7 inch latch protector in 12-gauge steel specified for aluminum storefront entrance doors, out swing. The Don-Jo GLP-307 carries the same 2-5/8 inch by 7 inch footprint for aluminum entrance doors, out swing. Match the guard to the door type and swing first, then confirm the plate size clears the lock trim.
5) My exit doors have panic devices rather than mortise locks. What guard covers those openings?
The Ives LG12 is engineered around type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks meeting ANSI 156.13 Series 1000 and ANSI 156.2 Series 4000, so it protects the latch point on a lock-and-rose opening. Doors carrying exit devices call for a panic guard instead, and the Trimco PG8000 Series covers panic and latch guards in one series. On a mixed building, spec the LG12 at the mortise-lock and cylindrical-lock doors and the PG8000 Series where panic hardware is on the door.
6) Do I have to order the Ives LG12 lock guard left hand or right hand?
No handing to specify. The LG12 is non-handed, so the same part goes on a left hand or right hand door. For a property manager or a maintenance shop that means one part number per finish covers every opening in the building, and nobody has to stand at the door working out the hand before the order goes in.
7) What finishes and materials does the Ives LG12 lock guard come in?
Two ways to order it. The 630 satin stainless steel version is the stainless one, 13 gauge, and it is what most people put on an exterior opening where it needs to match satin stainless or satin chrome trim. The 600 primer paint version is 12 gauge steel with a primer coat, meant to be painted to match the door. Same guard either way, W: 1-1/2 inches by H: 9-1/2 inches.
8) How does the Ives LG12 lock guard mount, and will the screws be visible from outside?
Nothing shows on the face. The LG12 comes with 2 welded mounting studs that pass through the door and fasten from the secure side, so there are no exposed fasteners on the outside face of the guard. That matters twice over: it looks clean on a lobby or tenant door, and there is no screw head sitting on the attack side for someone to back out. Templating and drilling the door for the studs is part of the install, so plan on prepping the door rather than surface screwing it on.
9) We keep getting pried at the latch on our exterior doors. Will a lock guard like the Ives LG12 actually stop that?
That is the job it is built for. The LG12 closes off the gap between door and frame at the latch point, which is where a pry bar or a shim gets in, and it does it over a 9-1/2 inch run of the door edge in 12 gauge steel or 13 gauge stainless. It protects the latch area, so it addresses spreading and shimming attacks at the strike. It does not upgrade the lock itself, so if the cylinder or the latch is the weak point, the guard is a companion to fixing that, not a replacement for it.
10) Which latch guard do I use on a door with a panic bar instead of a lockset?
Not the LG12. It is sized to a rose or escutcheon 3-1/2 inches or smaller on a type 86 mortise or type 161 cylinder prep, which is a knob or lever opening. For an exit device door, the Trimco PG8000 Series covers panic and latch guards and is the family to look at for that application.
11) Is there a latch protector with a wider face than the Ives LG12?
The Ives LG12 runs 1-1/2 inches wide by 9-1/2 inches high, a narrow, tall plate meant to sit alongside roses or escutcheons 3-1/2 inches or smaller. Wider plates in shorter heights include the Don-Jo NELP-207 at 3-1/2 inches by 6.5 inches in 12 gauge steel for out-swing aluminum entrance doors, and the Don-Jo LP-307 and GLP-307 at 2-5/8 inches by 7 inches, also for out-swing aluminum entrance doors. Measure the clear space between the lock trim and the door edge before choosing, since the wider plates need more room beside the rose than the LG12 does.
12) Can the Don-Jo NELP-207 go on the same doors as the Ives LG12?
They solve different openings. The NELP-207 is a 12 gauge steel protector, 3-1/2 inches by 6.5 inches, specified for out-swing aluminum entrance doors. The Ives LG12 is a 1-1/2 inch by 9-1/2 inch narrow lock guard for roses or escutcheons 3-1/2 inches or smaller working with type 86 mortise and type 161 cylinder locks, it is non-handed, it is UL10C Listed with a 3 hour rating, and it fastens with 2 welded mounting studs so no fasteners show on the face. On a fire rated opening or a door with a mortise lock and rose, the LG12 is the one that matches; on an aluminum storefront leaf that swings out, the NELP-207 is sized for it.
13) Which of these latch protectors can I get in stainless steel?
The Ives LG12 is offered in steel or stainless steel, so a stainless plate is available for wet, coastal, or wash-down areas where a painted steel guard would need upkeep. The Don-Jo LP-307 at 2-5/8 inches by 7 inches and the Don-Jo NELP-207 at 3-1/2 inches by 6.5 inches are both 12 gauge steel units for out-swing aluminum entrance doors. If the substrate is what is driving the decision, the LG12 is the one with a stainless option; if the door is an out-swing aluminum entrance leaf, the Don-Jo plates are the ones cut for it.
14) What is the difference between the Ives LG12 and a wider latch protector like the Don-Jo NELP-207?
Shape and application. The LG12 is the narrow one, W: 1-1/2 inches by H: 9-1/2 inches, so it fits in the space left beside a rose or escutcheon 3-1/2 inches or smaller and covers a tall stretch of the latch edge. The Don-Jo NELP-207 is 3-1/2 by 6.5 inches in 12 gauge steel and is built for aluminum entrance doors on an out swing. If your trim is crowding the door edge, the narrow LG12 is what clears it; if you are on an aluminum entrance door, the NELP-207 is the one meant for that opening.
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Does the Ives IVE-LG12-USP come with a warranty?
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