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Pemko 2005 Series Latching Panic Saddle Threshold — 5" Wide, 3/8" Door Clearance
The Pemko 2005 Series Latching Panic Saddle Threshold is a commercial-grade aluminum saddle designed for doors equipped with latching panic hardware. At 5" wide with a 1/2" overall height and 3/8" door clearance, it accommodates surface-applied vertical rod exit devices while delivering a continuous bottom seal against air, sound, wind, and debris. ADA compliant, fire rated, BHMA certified, and sound/air infiltration tested — built for the code-critical exits where failure is not an option.
Key Features
- 5" Wide Profile: Full coverage across commercial door openings with a low 1/2" overall height.
- 3/8" Door Clearance: Sized specifically for latching panic hardware; clears surface-applied vertical rod exit devices without binding.
- Aluminum Construction: Commercial-grade extruded aluminum base for high-traffic durability.
- Multi-Function Seal: Acts as door stop and bottom seal; blocks air infiltration, sound, wind, dust, and debris.
- Three Insert Options: Choose ThermoSeal (T), Eco-V (V), or Pile Brush (P) to match environmental and performance requirements.
- Available Lengths: 36", 48", 72", and 84" to fit standard and oversized commercial openings.
- Two Finishes: Mill Finish Aluminum and Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum.
Technical Specifications
- Width: 5"
- Overall Height: 1/2"
- Door Clearance: 3/8"
- Material: Extruded Aluminum
- Available Lengths: 36", 48", 72", 84"
- Finishes: Mill Finish Aluminum (A), Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum (D)
- Certifications: ADA Compliant, Fire Rated, BHMA Certified, Sound/Air Infiltration Tested
- Compatible Hardware: Surface-applied vertical rod exit devices (latching panic hardware)
Insert Options
- 2005T — ThermoSeal Insert: GREENGUARD certified; sound-tested for enhanced acoustic performance. Ideal for climate-controlled and acoustically sensitive spaces.
- 2005P — Pile Brush Insert: Blocks draft, dust, moisture, fumes, light, and sound while reducing door friction. Low-maintenance choice for high-cycle exits.
- 2005V — Eco-V Insert: GREENGUARD Gold certified; bio-based material with no phthalates or heavy metals. Superior air leakage prevention for green building projects.
Typical Applications
- Commercial office building panic exits
- Educational facility emergency egress doors
- Healthcare fire-rated corridor doors
- Retail and industrial exit doors with vertical rod devices
- Government and municipal building exits
- Multi-family residential fire exit stairwells
Manufacturer Resources
Pemko/Markar Products Full Line Catalog
Product Specs
- Insert Type:
- ThermoSeal (T), Eco-V (V), Pile Brush (P)
- Subcategory:
- Thresholds
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Thresholds
- Product Type:
- Commercial Thresholds
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- 2005
- Product Length:
- 36", 48", 72", 84"
- Product Dimension:
- H: 1/2", W: 5"
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Series:
- 2005 Series
Pemko 2005DT 36 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a saddle threshold clear the bottom rod on a surface-applied vertical rod exit device?
That is the whole point of the Pemko 2005 saddle. Surface-applied vertical rod panic hardware carries a rod and bottom latch below the door leaf, and an ordinary saddle does not leave room for it to swing through without binding. The 2005 is built with 3/8 inch of door clearance for exactly that, while the extrusion itself sits only 1/2 inch high overall and covers 5 inches across the opening. You get the bottom latch clearance and still keep a continuous seal against air, wind, dust, and debris.
2) Is the Pemko 2005 panic saddle threshold ADA compliant?
Yes, the 2005 is ADA compliant, and the profile is why: overall height is 1/2 inch, which is the ceiling ADA sets for a change in level at a doorway. The 5 inch width spreads that half inch across a shallow run rather than a hard step. Anything taller under an accessible egress door is a problem waiting for an inspector.
3) ThermoSeal, Eco-V, or Pile Brush - which insert should I specify on a 2005 threshold?
The three inserts on the 2005 saddle solve different problems. ThermoSeal (2005T) is GREENGUARD certified and sound tested, so it is the pick for climate-controlled or acoustically sensitive spaces. Eco-V (2005V) is a bio-based material with no phthalates or heavy metals, GREENGUARD Gold certified, and gives the strongest air leakage control, which is what you want on a green building project. Pile Brush (2005P) blocks draft, dust, moisture, fumes, light, and sound while cutting door friction, so it holds up on high-cycle exits where a compression seal would drag. Same aluminum base under all three.
4) My exit door has no vertical rod hardware. Do I still need a panic saddle threshold?
No, and the 3/8 inch door clearance would work against you. That clearance exists to let the bottom latch of a surface-applied vertical rod device pass, and on a door with rim panic hardware, a mortise lock, or a plain closer there is nothing below the leaf to clear. You would be leaving an unnecessary gap under the door. Specify the 2005 only where latching panic hardware runs a rod to the floor; for everything else, a standard saddle threshold sized to your undercut is the right part.
5) Can the Pemko 2005 saddle go under a fire rated stairwell exit door?
The 2005 is fire rated and BHMA certified, which is what a fire rated egress opening asks of the threshold under it. It is also sound and air infiltration tested, so it does double duty on a stair door that has to hold smoke and noise out of the shaft. It is a commercial product, built for code-critical exits rather than residential entries.
6) Does the Dark Bronze version of the 2005 threshold come in every length and insert?
Yes. Both Mill Finish Aluminum and Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum are offered with all three inserts (ThermoSeal, Eco-V, Pile Brush) in all four lengths, 36, 48, 72, and 84 inches, so 24 combinations in total. If you are standardizing a building, you can run Dark Bronze across every opening without giving up an insert type at a particular length. Anodized bronze holds its color on exposed exterior thresholds; mill finish is the plain extruded aluminum look that disappears against most aluminum storefront.
7) We are chasing LEED credits on a school project. Which 2005 insert has the low-emission certification?
Go with the Eco-V insert, ordered as 2005V. It is GREENGUARD Gold certified, made from bio-based material with no phthalates or heavy metals, and gives the best air leakage prevention of the three. The ThermoSeal insert (2005T) is GREENGUARD certified as well if acoustic performance matters more on that particular opening. Both sit on the same extruded aluminum saddle.
8) The exit doors in our building get hammered all day and the seals keep dragging. What holds up?
Specify the Pile Brush insert, the 2005P. Brush pile reduces door friction instead of adding drag the way a compression seal does, so it survives a high-cycle exit and needs less attention over time, while still blocking draft, dust, moisture, fumes, light, and sound. The base under it is extruded aluminum built for high-traffic commercial openings, and if a brush strip ever wears you are replacing the insert, not the whole saddle.
9) Will a 5 inch wide threshold cover the sill on a standard commercial exit opening?
Five inches of coverage runs the full sill on typical commercial frames and gives the door leaf a landing plus room for the seal, all at 1/2 inch overall height so nobody catches a toe on it. Width matters here beyond looks: with a surface vertical rod device, the bottom latch strikes down into the threshold area, and the 5 inch profile puts solid aluminum under that strike point rather than bare floor.
10) Can a threshold help with noise coming through a classroom or office exit door?
The gap under a door is where most of the sound gets in, and the 2005 saddle is sound and air infiltration tested as a system. Order it with the ThermoSeal insert (2005T), which is specifically sound tested, when the opening backs onto a corridor, mechanical space, or street. It seals air and wind at the same time, so you pick up the temperature complaint along with the noise one.
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