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PDQ 631541 Vertical Rod Top Strike Shim 1/16"
Replacement Parts for PDQ 6300 and 6400 Series Exit Devices
PDQ part number 631541: Vertical Rod Top Strike Shim 1/16". A genuine PDQ part.
These are factory replacement and conversion parts for PDQ 6300 Series wide stile and 6400 Series narrow stile exit devices, covering rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod and mortise configurations. The range includes head chassis assemblies, latchbolts, rods and connectors, push bars, covers and end caps, strikes and shims, dogging and alarm conversion kits, screwpacks and signal switches, so an existing device can be serviced or upgraded without replacing the whole unit.
Key Features
- Genuine PDQ parts for 6300 Series wide stile and 6400 Series narrow stile exit devices
- Covers rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod and mortise device configurations
- Panic rated and fire rated head chassis available for replacement
- Conversion kits add cylinder dogging or an alarm to an installed device
- Strikes, shims, drill guides and screwpacks for installation and adjustment
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 631541
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Device Rods and Latches
- Product Type:
- Shim
- Product Category:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Model:
- 631541
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- pdq 631541, 631541 pdq, 631541
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Shim or Spacer
- Series:
- 6300 Series
PDQ 631541 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the PDQ 631541 shim actually do on a vertical rod exit device?
The 631541 is a 1/16 inch shim that sits behind the top strike on a PDQ surface or concealed vertical rod exit device. It packs the strike out from the frame face so the top latchbolt engages cleanly when the door and frame are not perfectly aligned. If the top rod is under-throwing or binding at the head, a shim behind the strike is the standard adjustment rather than reworking the rod.
2) Which PDQ exit devices does the 631541 top strike shim fit?
It is a factory part for PDQ 6300 Series wide stile and 6400 Series narrow stile exit devices in vertical rod configurations. Rim and mortise devices do not use a top strike at the head, so this shim applies to the surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod versions.
3) Will a PDQ 631541 shim fix a top latch that won't engage the strike?
That is what it is for, provided the gap is the problem. Adding the 1/16 inch shim moves the top strike toward the door, so a bolt that is falling just short of full engagement picks up. If the bolt is overshooting or dragging on the strike lip, a shim makes it worse, and the fix is rod length adjustment instead. Shims stack, so more than one can be used where the frame is set deeper.
4) Is the PDQ 631541 a genuine factory part or an aftermarket shim?
Genuine PDQ, factory part number 631541. For a fire rated exit device that matters, since substituting non-factory components at the top latch point can affect the labeled assembly.
5) Do I need anything else with the PDQ 631541 shim to service a vertical rod device?
The shim is an adjustment piece only. PDQ supplies matching factory parts for the rest of the job on 6300 and 6400 Series devices, including top and bottom latchbolts, rods and connectors, strikes, screwpacks, drill guides, push bars, covers and end caps, plus cylinder dogging and alarm conversion kits. If the strike itself is damaged, order the strike as well rather than shimming a worn one.
6) Is this shim rated for commercial openings or is it a light duty part?
The 631541 is a commercial door hardware part, supplied for PDQ panic and fire rated exit device applications on 6300 and 6400 Series devices. It is not a residential item.
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Does the PDQ 631541 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The PDQ 631541 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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