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TownSteel TS5100 Series - 48" X 96" Heavy Duty Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices

TownSteel TS5100 Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 96" Door Openings

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TownSteel TS5100 Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 96" Door Openings

The TownSteel TS5100 Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device is UL listed, surface mount panic hardware built for 48" x 96" door openings. Certified ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and non-handed, it is available in 36" and 48" device lengths for 30" to 48" wide openings and fits doors from 1-3/8" to 2" thick. This heavy-duty, wide-stile design delivers reliable egress performance for demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Device Length Options: 36" for 30"-36" wide openings and 48" for 36"-48" wide openings, matching this 48" x 96" door.
  • Heavy-Duty Latch Bolt: 3/4" throw stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt for secure, corrosion-resistant latching.
  • Allen Wrench Dogging: Mechanical dogging holds the device in retracted position for continuous free access.
  • Minimum Stile Width: Fits doors with a minimum stile width of 3-1/2" for wide-stile applications.
  • Door Thickness Range: Engineered for doors from 1-3/8" to 2" thick.
  • Non-Handed Design: Universal construction simplifies specification and installation.
  • Grade 2 Certified: ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and UL listed for commercial reliability.

Certifications & Compliance

  • Grade 2 Listed, Certified ANSI/BHMA
  • UL Listed Exit Hardware

Technical Specifications

  • Series: TS5100
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/8" - 2"
  • Device Length: 36" for 30" to 36" wide openings; 48" for 36" to 48" wide openings
  • Latch Bolt: 3/4" throw, stainless steel, deadlocking
  • Dogging: Allen wrench type
  • Minimum Stile Width: 3-1/2"
  • Handing: Non-handed
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel TS5100?

TownSteel TS5100 Series exit devices pair Grade 2, ANSI/BHMA certified construction with a UL listed, 3/4" throw stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt for dependable egress performance. The non-handed, wide-stile design and Allen wrench dogging make the TS5100 a practical, heavy-duty choice for commercial doors from 1-3/8" to 2" thick.

Product Specs

Series:
TS5100
Grade:
Grade 2
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel TS5100-4896-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel TS5100 vertical rod exit device fit a 48 inch wide door?
Yes. The TS5100 in the 48 inch device length covers openings from 36 to 48 inches wide. If your door is between 30 and 36 inches, order the 36 inch device instead. The 96 inch figure is the door height the vertical rods are cut for.
2) What door thickness does the TS5100 panic bar work on?
1-3/8 inch through 2 inch doors. That range covers standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors plus thinner older leaves and thicker custom ones, which is wider than most competing devices that are built for 1-3/4 inch only.
3) Is my aluminum storefront stile wide enough for the TS5100 exit device?
The TS5100 needs at least a 3-1/2 inch stile, and it is a wide stile device. Typical narrow stile storefront rails run under that, so measure the door stile before ordering. If you come up short, a narrow stile device such as the Adams Rite 8200 Series or the Von Duprin 3327A is the right direction.
4) Will the TS5100 secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. Because it's a surface vertical rod device, it latches into a strike at the head and at the threshold rather than into the frame jamb, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion. A rim device on the same pair would require a removable mullion.
5) The TS5100 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device should I use on a labeled door instead?
For a labeled opening you need a fire rated device, and the TS5100 is not fire rated. Fire rated surface vertical rod options include the Adams Rite 3100 Series, which is Grade 1 fire rated wide stile for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Arrow S1150, a fire rated exit only device listed for narrow or wide stile, and the Sargent 2727, a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device. Note that fire rated devices do not permit mechanical dogging, so you lose the Allen wrench dogging the TS5100 provides.
6) What is the closest Grade 2 alternative to the TownSteel TS5100 surface vertical rod exit device?
The Dexter ED2000 Series is the nearest peer by grade: it is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and, like the TS5100, is not fire rated. The TS5100 itself is a Grade 2 non fire rated surface vertical rod device in wide stile configuration. If your opening is a non-rated exit and the specification calls out Grade 2 rather than Grade 1, the ED2000 and the TS5100 sit on the same line of the schedule.
7) My opening is an aluminum narrow stile storefront door - can I use the TS5100?
No. The TS5100 is a wide stile device and calls for a minimum stile width of 3-1/2 inches, which a typical narrow stile storefront door does not provide. For narrow stile aluminum openings, look at the Adams Rite 8200 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 3327A, a Grade 1 narrow stile device for 36 inch doors, or the Corbin Russwin ED4400, a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim.
8) If my spec calls for Grade 1 wide stile instead of the TS5100's Grade 2, what are the equivalents?
Wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices in the same non fire rated category include the Von Duprin 2227, a non-handed Grade 1 wide stile device for 36 inch doors on 1-3/4 inch thick doors, the Falcon 20 Series, Grade 1 wide stile exit only, the Falcon 25-V-EO, Grade 1 wide stile exit only, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, Grade 1 wide stile that accepts trim. All are cited at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, while the TS5100 covers 1-3/8 inch through 2 inch doors, which matters if your leaf is thinner or thicker than standard.
9) Which surface vertical rod devices look like a substitute for the TS5100 but are not?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile surface vertical rod device but its function is dummy, meaning it is trim only and does not latch or provide egress - it cannot replace a working TS5100. The Von Duprin 7827 is described as a wide stile device in its name but is catalogued narrow stile and is not wood door compatible, so it will not drop onto a wide stile wood leaf the way the TS5100 does. The TS5100 is a wide stile device for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
10) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TS5100?
No handing to specify. The TS5100 is non-handed, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That helps if you're stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
11) Can I hold the TS5100 door unlocked during business hours?
Yes, it has Allen wrench dogging. Back the hex screw down and the push pad stays depressed, keeping the latches retracted for push-pull traffic, then release it at close. Note that dogging is only available on non-fire-rated devices, which is the case here.
12) Will the TS5100 latch properly into my existing top strike?
The TS5100 uses a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel latch bolt. If your existing head strike was cut for a 3/4 inch throw vertical rod latch it will engage, but strike geometry varies by manufacturer, so plan on installing the strikes supplied with the device on a swap.
13) Is the TS5100 Grade 1 or Grade 2, and does that matter for my building?
It's ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, heavy duty, certified. Grade 2 suits moderate traffic openings, multi-family exits, and back-of-house doors. For high abuse entries such as a school main exit or a stadium, a Grade 1 device like the Von Duprin 2227 or the Falcon 25-V-EO is the heavier classification.
14) What's a comparable Grade 2 surface vertical rod device if I want to cross shop the TS5100?
The Dexter ED2000 Series is the closest match in the same class, a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device that is also not fire rated. Design Hardware's 1000V is another non-fire-rated alternative in the heavy duty range.
15) Is there a lighter duty surface vertical rod device than the TS5100 for a low traffic door?
The TS5100 is classified heavy duty. For lower traffic openings, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device and the Orca Hardware OED56 is a standard duty exit only device supplied less bottom rod in aluminum finish, non-handed. Both are non fire rated, as is the TS5100. If you want to stay heavy duty but change brands, the Design Hardware 1000V is a heavy duty surface vertical rod device.
16) I need a non-handed or reversible surface vertical rod device for a mixed set of doors - how does the TS5100 compare?
The TS5100 is non-handed, so one device covers both hands across a building and you can stock a single part number. Peers with the same flexibility are the BEST Precision 5201, a reversible surface vertical rod device, the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device, and the Von Duprin 2227, a non-handed Grade 1 wide stile device for 36 inch doors. The TS5100 is Grade 2 and not fire rated, so on labeled openings the Sargent 2727 is the one of these that applies.
17) I need a surface vertical rod device that accepts outside trim - does the TS5100 or a peer fit?
If the opening needs keyed or lever entry from outside, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile device that accepts trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. By contrast, devices catalogued as exit only, such as the Arrow 3700 wide stile pushpad and the Falcon 24-V-EO, are egress only with no outside operation. The TS5100 is a wide stile Grade 2 device with Allen wrench dogging, which lets you hold the latches retracted during business hours instead of adding outside trim.
18) What surface vertical rod devices cover a 48 inch wide opening like the TS5100 does?
The TS5100 is offered in a 48 inch device length for openings 36 to 48 inches wide, with a 36 inch device covering 30 to 36 inch openings. Most of the comparable devices are catalogued at the 3 foot size for 36 inch doors, including the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch, and the BEST Precision 2201 at 36 inch. If your leaf is wider than 36 inches, the 48 inch TS5100 is the one sized for it out of the box.
19) Is there a Grade 1 option from Dexter if I like the TS5100 but need the higher grade?
Yes. Dexter offers the ED1000 Series and the ED1500 Series, both Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit devices, with the ED1500 catalogued as not fire rated. Dexter's Grade 2 line is the ED2000 Series, which matches the TS5100's Grade 2 rating and non fire rated status. Stepping from the ED2000 to the ED1500 or ED1000 is the straightforward way to move up a grade within one brand.
20) Can I use the TS5100 on a hollow metal or wood door, and which peers restrict that?
The TS5100 covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, which spans typical wood and hollow metal leaves, and it is non-handed. Two peers to check before you substitute: the Von Duprin 7527 and the Von Duprin 7827 are both catalogued as not wood door compatible, so neither is a drop-in where the TS5100 is going onto a wood leaf. Both are Grade 1 devices rated for 1-3/4 inch doors.
21) What finishes does the TS5100 48 inch exit device come in?
Two: 630 satin stainless steel and AL aluminum painted. 630 is the usual pick when the device has to match satin stainless pulls and hinges elsewhere in the building; AL blends with clear anodized aluminum storefront.
22) Is the TS5100 suitable for a residential exterior door?
It's built for commercial openings, not homes. Panic hardware like the TS5100 belongs on egress doors in commercial and institutional buildings where code calls for it, and its 3-1/2 inch minimum stile and 48 inch bar are sized for those openings.
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