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Ives WS45/WS45X Automatic Wall Holder with Spring-Loaded Roller and Adjustable Strike

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Ives WS45/WS45X Automatic Wall Holder with Spring-Loaded Roller and Adjustable Strike

Professional Door Holding Solution with Automatic Engagement

The Ives WS45/WS45X Automatic Wall Holder features a spring-loaded roller mechanism that rides up the face of the strike and seats itself automatically, holding doors firmly in the open position. This commercial-grade door holder measures L: 2", H: 3-11/16", W: 3" with a strike dimension of L: 3", DI: 2-3/8". The unit includes vertical adjustment capability on the body and 45-degree left or right strike adjustment for flexible installation requirements.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Automatic Engagement System: Spring-loaded roller rides up the strike face and seats automatically for reliable door holding without manual operation.
  • Shock Absorption Design: Heavy rubber pad cushions impact and absorbs sound for quiet operation and wall protection.
  • Dual Adjustment Capability: Vertical adjustment available on body with strike adjustable 45 degrees left or right for precise positioning.
  • Professional Construction: Available in brass or aluminum substrate construction for durability in commercial applications.
  • Flexible Installation Options: WS45 includes fasteners for drywall/wood applications while WS45X includes heavy duty masonry fasteners.
  • ANSI/BHMA Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA 156.16 standards for commercial door hardware performance.
  • Non-Marring Protection: Rubber components protect wall, molding, and door finishes from damage.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA 156.16, L11291
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Strike: L: 3", DI: 2-3/8"
  • Package Includes: Fasteners for drywall/wood or heavy duty masonry applications
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: L: 2", H: 3-11/16", W: 3"
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: WS45/WS45X
  • Product Subgroup: Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
  • Product Substrate: Brass or Aluminum
  • Product Type: Door Stops - Wall
  • Subcategory: Stops

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and wall surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and wall by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and wall per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. 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 delivers professional-grade reliability with brass or aluminum substrate construction designed for demanding commercial applications. Meeting ANSI/BHMA 156.16 standards, this automatic wall holder provides dependable door holding performance with non-marring rubber protection. Engineered for commercial environments where consistent operation and wall protection are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Stops
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Package Includes:
Fasteners for drywall/wood or heavy duty masonry applications
Product Subgroup:
Door Stops, Holders, Silencers & Bumpers
Product Type:
Door Stops - Wall
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA 156.16, L11291
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
WS45/WS45X
Product Dimension:
L: 2", H: 3-11/16", W: 3"
Door Strike:
L: 3", DI: 2-3/8"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Brass or Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives IVE-WS45-US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What's the difference between the Ives WS45 and the WS45X?
Same holder, different fasteners. The WS45 ships with fasteners for drywall and wood framing; the WS45X ships with heavy duty masonry fasteners for block, brick, or concrete walls. Pick by what the wall behind the strike actually is, not by the door. Both are offered in the same ten finishes, from bright brass 605 through matte black 622 and clear anodized aluminum 628.
2) How does an automatic wall holder hold the door open without anyone flipping a lever?
The WS45 works off a spring-loaded roller on the wall-mounted body. Swing the door open and the strike plate on the door rides the roller up its face until it seats itself, which holds the door in the open position. Push the door closed and it releases. Nothing to step on and nothing to remember to flip, which is why these go on corridor and classroom doors where staff have their hands full.
3) How much clearance do I need between the wall and the door for an Ives WS45 wall holder?
The body measures L: 2 inches, H: 3-11/16 inches, W: 3 inches, and the strike is L: 3 inches with a 2-3/8 inch DI. So you need the door leaf to come to within roughly that 2 inch body dimension of the wall at full swing for the strike to meet the roller. Measure the gap at the open position before you order, because a door that stops short of the wall never engages, and one that overtravels needs the body set higher or lower on the wall.
4) My door doesn't open square to the wall. Will this holder still line up?
That's what the adjustment is for. The strike adjusts 45 degrees left or right, and the body itself has vertical adjustment, so an angled wall or a door that lands off-square can still be brought into alignment. Set the strike angle to match how the door face sits when it's fully open, then dial the body height until the roller catches the strike face cleanly.
5) Is the Ives WS45 rated for commercial use, and does it meet an ANSI/BHMA standard?
Commercial grade, and it carries ANSI/BHMA 156.16 with the L11291 type designation. That's the architectural hardware standard covering auxiliary hardware like stops and holders, so it's the reference a spec writer or facilities buyer will be looking for on a submittal.
6) I need a door stop for a wall that is too far from the door to reach with a wall stop - what should I use instead of the Ives WS45?
The WS45 mounts on the wall and needs the door leaf to reach it, so on an opening where the door swings into open floor or a deep return, it is the wrong tool. A floor-mounted stop covers that opening instead: the Delaney 3 inch HD rigid door stop is a fixed base stop for that job, and the Delaney 3 inch spring door stop uses a flexible spring body that gives when the door hits it. Neither one holds the door open the way the WS45 does with its spring-loaded roller and 45-degree adjustable strike - they stop the swing only.
7) What is the difference between the Ives WS45 wall holder and a standard wall bumper like the Emtek 2255?
They do opposite jobs. The WS45 is an automatic wall holder: a spring-loaded roller rides up the face of an adjustable strike and seats itself, so the door stays parked in the open position until it is pulled free. The Emtek 2255 is a brass wall bumper with a regular rosette, and the Delaney 2-1/4 inch concave wall bumper is the same idea - a cushioned wall-mounted stop that limits how far the door swings and protects the wall, then releases the door immediately. If a corridor or classroom door needs to stand open on its own, the WS45 is the one that does it; if you only need to keep the lever off the drywall, a bumper is the simpler part.
8) The wall is farther from the door than a standard wall stop projects - is there an alternative to the Ives WS45 with more reach?
The WS45 body measures L: 2 inch, H: 3-11/16 inch, W: 3 inch, so its projection off the wall is fixed. When the gap between the open door and the wall is larger than that, a longer-projection wall stop closes it: the ABH RM Series and RMS Series wall door stops are both offered with multiple length options for exactly this condition. The trade-off is function - those are stops, so the door will not park open on its own the way it does on the WS45 roller-and-strike arrangement.
9) Will a wall holder protect my drywall the way a plain bumper does?
Yes. Beyond the holding function, the WS45 has a heavy rubber pad that cushions the impact and absorbs the sound, and the rubber components are non-marring so the wall, the molding, and the door finish all stay intact. You get stop and hold in one device rather than fitting a bumper and a separate holder.
10) Do I want an automatic wall holder or just a wall bumper?
Depends on whether the door needs to stay open. A plain wall bumper such as the Emtek 2255 brass wall bumper or the Delaney 2-1/4 inch concave wall bumper stops the door and protects the wall, and that's all it does. The Ives WS45 does both: the spring-loaded roller seats on the strike and holds the leaf open until someone pushes it shut. Use a bumper on doors you want closing behind people, and the holder on doors that get propped, like corridor, storage, and receiving doors.
11) I'm standardizing door stops across a building with both drywall and CMU corridors. Can I keep one finish?
Yes. The WS45 and the WS45X are offered across the same finish range, so the drywall corridors and the masonry stairwells can carry matching hardware with only the fastener package changing. Ten finishes are available on each: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 628 clear anodized aluminum, and 643E aged bronze.
12) Do I need to buy anchors separately for a wall holder going into concrete block?
No, the WS45X version includes heavy duty masonry fasteners in the box. Order the WS45X for block, brick, or concrete; the plain WS45 comes with drywall and wood fasteners and those won't hold in masonry.
13) Is a Delaney concave wall bumper an acceptable substitute for an Ives WS45 on a commercial hold-open opening?
Not for a hold-open. The Delaney 2-1/4 inch concave wall bumper and the Emtek 2255 brass wall bumper both absorb the door and protect the wall, and either will satisfy a spec that just calls for a wall stop. But a hardware schedule that calls out a wall holder is asking for a device that seats and retains the door open - that is the WS45, which is a commercial-grade unit meeting ANSI/BHMA 156.16, L11291. Substituting a bumper on that line item changes the function the schedule specified.
14) I am pulling an old wall holder off a block wall - do I need the Ives WS45X, or will a wall bumper cover the old holes?
Two separate decisions. For the block wall, order the WS45X rather than the WS45: the WS45 ships with fasteners for drywall and wood, while the WS45X ships with heavy duty masonry fasteners, and both carry the same finishes from 626 satin chrome through 605 bright brass. For the old holes, a small-diameter wall bumper such as the Emtek 2255 with its regular rosette will not necessarily land on them, and if you are abandoning a position entirely, the Delaney 2-1/8 inch hole plate metal cover is a dedicated cover plate for the opening left behind rather than a stop.
15) What is the simplest way to protect the wall behind a door if I do not need it to stay open?
A bumper. The Ives WS45 carries a heavy rubber pad, a spring-loaded roller, and a separate strike measuring L: 3 inch, DI: 2-3/8 inch that has to be mounted and aligned to the door. If the door never needs to park open, all of that alignment work is unnecessary: the Emtek 2255 brass wall bumper mounts with a regular rosette, the Delaney 2-1/4 inch concave wall bumper is a single wall-mounted piece, and the ABH RMS Series wall door stops come in multiple lengths to suit the standoff. One part instead of two, and no strike to lay out.
16) Is the Ives WS45 brass or aluminum?
Both substrates are produced. The construction is brass or aluminum depending on the finish you order, which is the usual pattern: plated finishes like 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, and 626 satin chrome run on a brass substrate, while 628 clear anodized aluminum is an anodized aluminum part. If the specification on your job calls out a substrate, order to the finish code that matches it.
17) Can I standardize a whole facility on one wall stop, or do I need different parts for different openings?
One family rarely covers every opening. Openings that must hold open take the Ives WS45 or WS45X, a commercial ANSI/BHMA 156.16 unit in brass or aluminum substrate available in ten finishes including 619 satin nickel and 628 clear anodized aluminum. Openings that only need wall protection can take a bumper such as the Emtek 2255 or the Delaney 2-1/4 inch concave wall bumper. Openings where the wall is out of reach take a floor stop like the Delaney 3 inch HD rigid door stop. Practical approach for a multi-building portfolio: pick one finish and carry the WS45 family plus one bumper, so the hold-open and stop-only openings still read the same down a corridor.
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