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ROCKWOOD BF168 45�� Offset Door Pulls
Material: Aluminum, brass, bronze, stainless steel;
Finishes: Available in standard architectural finishes;
Fastner: 1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4" thru bolt & finish washer (standard 1-3/4" door);
Features: Recommended for ADA openings;
Options:
- Back to back mounting in pairs — use BTB suffix and mounting type number (BF166BTB16)
- Concealed mounting single pulls — use C suffix and mounting type number (BF166C17)
- Advise if door thickness is other than 1-3/4"
- Heavy duty versions of most fastening types available — use suffix HD to fastening type number (BF166BTB16HD)
- See page B27 for mounting selection (standard duty 1/4 - 20)
- Use Y prefix (YBF16) when ordering pulls with base plates, Y plate diameter is 1-1/4"; recommended for use on wood and glass doors
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Rockwood products are normally used on all types of institutional buildings, offices, retail, educational, detention, sports facilities, hotel and restaurant, and finer residences.
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Push and Pull Plates, Door Pulls
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Clearance:
- 2-1/2"
- Fasteners:
- 1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4" thru bolt & finish washer (standard 1-3/4" door)
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Pulls, Push and Pull Plates
- Product Type:
- Door Pulls
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI A156.6, J402
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Hang Type:
- Offset Hung
- Product Model:
- BF168
- (CTC) Center-to-Center:
- 12"
- Product Projection:
- 3-1/2"
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Rockwood ROC-BF168-US32D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Rockwood BF168 door pull meet ADA requirements on a restroom or entrance door?
The BF168 is a barrier free 45 degree offset pull, recommended for ADA openings, and it meets ANSI A156.6 function J402. The 45 degree offset grip lets someone pull the door with a closed fist or forearm instead of a tight grasp, which is the part of the accessibility requirement that trips up straight round-bar pulls. Clearance behind the grip is 2-1/2 inches, so a gloved hand or a closed fist has room.
2) What door thickness does the Rockwood BF168 pull mount to, and what if my doors are thicker?
Standard fasteners are 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 inch thru bolts with finish washers, sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is the usual commercial thickness. If your door is anything other than 1-3/4 inches, that has to be called out when the order is placed so the correct bolt length ships. Don't assume the standard pack works on a 2-1/4 inch or a thin glass-door stile.
3) How much room does the BF168 offset pull need in front of the door?
Projection off the face of the door is 3-1/2 inches, with 2-1/2 inches of hand clearance between grip and door. That matters on a narrow vestibule, a pair of doors that swing toward each other, or anywhere a pull would stand into a corridor clear width. Hole spacing is 12 inches center to center.
4) Can I get the Rockwood BF168 pull mounted back to back with a matching pull on the other side?
Yes, back to back mounting in pairs is ordered with the BTB suffix plus the mounting type number. For a single pull with no exposed fasteners on the opposite face, order the C suffix with the mounting type number instead. Heavy duty versions of most fastening types are available by adding HD to the fastening type number.
5) Can the Rockwood BF168 offset pull be used on a wood or glass door?
On wood and glass doors, order the pull with base plates by adding the Y prefix, as in YBF16. The Y plate diameter is 1-1/4 inches. The plates spread the load at the mounting points, which is what you want where a bare thru bolt would work against the stile or the glass prep.
6) Will a residential offset pull work on a commercial door instead of the Rockwood BF168?
Usually not, and thickness is why. The BF168 is a commercial pull set up for a 1-3/4 inch door with 1/4-20 thru bolts. A residential style offset set like the Deltana OHP620 back-to-back pull is listed for 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inch doors, which does not reach through a commercial leaf. If the opening is a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door, stay with the commercial pull.
7) What is the closest equivalent to a Rockwood BF168 45-degree offset pull from another manufacturer?
The Ives 8145EZHD is the nearest cross-brand match. It is also a 45 degree offset door pull, and it is described as ADA compliant in the EZ series with heavy duty mounting hardware, which lines up with the BF168 being recommended for ADA openings. The BF168 is specified at 12 inch center-to-center with a 3-1/2 inch projection and 2-1/2 inch clearance, so confirm the Ives offset dimensions match the grip clearance the opening was detailed for before swapping.
8) Which offset pull should I choose for a glass or wood door rather than the standard BF168 mounting?
For wood and glass doors, order the Rockwood with the Y prefix so the pull comes with base plates, and the Y plate diameter is 1-1/4 inch. Within the peer set, the Sure-Loc square long door pull is built as a single-sided pull for doors from 1/2 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, which covers the thin glass-door range, and the Sure-Loc round long pull offers concealed or thru-bolt mounting. The standard Rockwood fastening is a 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 inch thru bolt with finish washer sized for a 1-3/4 inch door.
9) I need a heavier-duty version of an offset pull for a high-traffic entrance. What are my choices?
The Rockwood BF168 is available in heavy duty versions of most fastening types by adding the HD suffix to the fastening type number. Among the peers, the Ives 8145EZHD is a 45 degree offset pull with heavy duty mounting hardware, the Ives 8169 is a C style offset solid pull with heavy duty mounting, and the Trimco 1041 half-round push plate is heavy duty for the push face. For a solid straight bar at the same duty level, the Ives 8103HD is 1 inch round with through bolt mounting.
10) What is the Rockwood BF168 made of and what finish does it come in?
The BF168 is produced in aluminum, brass, bronze, and stainless steel in standard architectural finishes. As stocked here it is 630 satin stainless steel, which is the common commercial specification because it holds up in high traffic and matches most exit device and push plate trim already hanging in an institutional building.
11) I need a matched push plate to go on the other side of the door with this pull. What works?
Pull one side, push plate the other is the standard institutional setup, and the BF168 pairs with any standard architectural push plate in the same finish. The Trimco 1001-1 heavy duty push plate at 3 x 12 inches matches the pull's 12 inch center to center spacing visually, and the Trimco 1070 Series classic push/pull plates at 3-1/2 x 15 inches are the larger option for a high traffic opening.
12) Is the Rockwood BF168 pull heavy enough for a school or hospital entrance?
The BF168 is a commercial grade pull certified to ANSI A156.6, and Rockwood trim of this type goes on institutional buildings, offices, retail, education, detention, sports facilities, hotels, and restaurants. For traffic that chews through standard duty mounting, order the heavy duty fastening by adding HD to the fastening type number. Alternatives in the same duty class include the Ives 8102HD and 8169 offset pulls.
13) I need a back-to-back offset pull pair rather than a single pull. What are my options?
The Rockwood BF168 itself can be ordered back to back in pairs using the BTB suffix with the mounting type number. If you would rather buy the pair as a single catalog item, the Deltana SSPOBB24 is a 24 inch back-to-back modern offset pull set and the SSPORBB24 is the round offset version at the same 24 inch length. Note those are 24 inch pulls against the BF168 at 12 inch center-to-center, so the grip length differs substantially.
14) Can I use a push plate on the pull side instead of the BF168?
No. A push plate is a flat plate with no graspable bar, so it works only on the push side of a swing. The Trimco 1001-1 heavy duty push plate is 3 inch by 12 inch and the Trimco 1041 half-round push plate is 8 inch by 16 inch. The BF168 is the pull-side component, with 12 inch center-to-center and 2-1/2 inch clearance behind the grip. A common pairing is the pull on one face and a push plate on the other; the Trimco 1070 series is supplied as classic push and pull plates at 3-1/2 inch by 15 inch if you want both faces plated.
15) What pull should I specify for a restroom door if I am looking at the BF168?
The Trimco 1035 Ultimate Restroom Pull is the purpose-built option for that opening and is a heavy duty item. The Rockwood BF168 is a general barrier free 45 degree offset pull at 12 inch center-to-center, recommended for ADA openings, and it is commonly used on institutional buildings, offices, retail, educational, detention, sports facilities, hotel and restaurant work. Choose the 1035 when the restroom-specific grip is what the spec is after, and the BF168 when you are standardizing one offset pull across a building.
16) Is a cylinder pull the same thing as a 45-degree offset door pull?
No. The Cal-Royal PUL-175 is a night latch cylinder pull, 3-1/2 inch in height, in stainless steel construction. It is the small plate and grip that mounts around a rim cylinder on a night latch installation. The Rockwood BF168 is a full-length barrier free offset pull at 12 inch center-to-center with 2-1/2 inch clearance, mounted with 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 inch thru bolts. They are not interchangeable on the same prep.
17) Does the Rockwood BF168 pull have a handing?
No handing to specify. The 45 degree offset pull is symmetrical about its mounting centers, so the same part goes on a left or right hand door; you just orient it the way the opening reads. What you do have to call out on the order is mounting type, fastening type, and anything other than a 1-3/4 inch door thickness.
18) What offset pull is available in a flat-end profile instead of the Rockwood BF168?
The ABH AB3310 is an offset flat end door pull built for commercial surface mount, and the ABH AB3300 is the straight flat end version at 1.00 inch diameter. The AB3310 keeps the offset geometry the BF168 provides through its 3-1/2 inch projection, while the flat end changes the terminal detail where the pull meets the mounting post.
19) What should I use if I want a textured grip instead of the smooth Rockwood BF168 bar?
The Sure-Loc knurled long door pull comes single-sided with thru-bolt mounting, and the double-sided knurled version covers both faces of the leaf. Knurling gives a positive grip with wet or gloved hands. The BF168 is the barrier free offset design at 12 inch center-to-center with 2-1/2 inch clearance, recommended for ADA openings, so check that a knurled substitute still gives you the offset the opening was detailed for.
20) Which of the comparable pulls is solid stainless steel with through-bolt mounting?
The ABH AB7200 is a solid stainless steel flat end pull handle at 7/8 inch diameter with through-bolt mounting. The Rockwood BF168 is offered in aluminum, brass, bronze and stainless steel, with 630 satin stainless steel as a stocked finish, and mounts with a 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 inch thru bolt and finish washer on a standard 1-3/4 inch door. Both are through-bolted, so the door prep approach is the same even though the bar diameter and profile differ.
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