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TownSteel TownSteel TS5100 Series - Heavy Duty Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices TWS-TS5100

TownSteel TS5100 Series Heavy Duty Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 84" Doors, UL Listed

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TownSteel TS5100 Series Heavy Duty Grade 2 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 surface mount vertical rod rim exit device engineered for heavy duty commercial door openings. This UL listed exit hardware is non-handed and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2", with device lengths of 36" for 30" to 36" wide openings and 48" for 36" to 48" wide openings. Built for wide stile applications with a minimum stile width of 3-1/2", the TS5100 features a stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt with 3/4" throw for dependable security on commercial entrances.

Key Features

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Fits doors ranging from 1-3/8" to 2" thick for versatile commercial door applications.
  • Device Length Options: 36" length for 30" to 36" wide openings and 48" length for 36" to 48" wide openings covers standard commercial door widths.
  • Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Latch Bolt: 3/4" throw deadlocking latch bolt provides reliable, tamper-resistant latching.
  • Allen Wrench Dogging: Simple allen wrench type dogging mechanism allows the device to be held in the retracted position when needed.
  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Minimum stile width of 3-1/2" supports wide stile door and frame construction.
  • Non-Handed Design: Universal non-handed configuration simplifies specification and installation across left- and right-hand door openings.
  • Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Construction: Built to withstand the demands of high-traffic commercial environments.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • 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
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel TS5100?

TownSteel TS5100 Series devices deliver Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certified, UL listed performance with a stainless steel deadlocking latch bolt and heavy duty commercial grade construction. Engineered for reliable, non-handed operation across a wide range of door thicknesses and opening widths, the TS5100 is built for dependable everyday performance in demanding commercial applications.

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 TS5100-3684-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door thickness does the TownSteel TS5100 panic device work on?
It covers 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, which is wider than most competing surface vertical rod devices. That range takes in the 1-3/4 inch standard commercial door and the older 1-3/8 inch leaf. For comparison, the Von Duprin 2227 and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 are both listed at 1-3/4 inch only.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a TS5100 vertical rod device?
No handing to call out. The TS5100 is non-handed, so one device covers a left or right hand opening and a distributor can stock a single part number instead of a pair.
3) What is the minimum stile width for the TownSteel TS5100?
3-1/2 inches. It is a wide stile device, so an aluminum storefront door with a narrower stile than that will not take it. On narrow stile aluminum, go to a narrow stile device such as the Von Duprin 3327A or the Corbin Russwin ED4400.
4) Will a surface vertical rod device like the TS5100 work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, that is the point of the type. The TS5100 latches at the head and at the threshold with its own top and bottom rods, so each leaf of a pair secures itself and no center mullion is needed. If you have a single door in a frame with a normal strike jamb, a rim device is the simpler choice.
5) The TS5100 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device can I use on a fire rated opening instead?
The TownSteel TS5100 surface vertical rod device is not fire rated, so it should not go on a labeled opening. For a fire rated surface vertical rod, the Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch device is fire rated and Grade 1 wide stile, the Arrow S1150 30 inch device is fire rated and fits narrow or wide stile doors, and the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device. Confirm the required label hourly rating for the opening before ordering.
6) My spec calls for Grade 1 surface vertical rod hardware on a 36 inch wide stile door - what replaces the TS5100?
The TownSteel TS5100 is certified ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, so a Grade 1 spec needs a different device. Wide stile Grade 1 options at 36 inches include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT non-handed device, the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch exit only device, the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile 3 ft device, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 which accepts trim, and the Sargent 3727 with standard push bar. All five are listed as not fire rated except the Sargent 3727, so match the label requirement separately.
7) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I still use the TS5100?
The TownSteel TS5100 is a wide stile device and needs a minimum stile width of 3-1/2 inches, so a narrow stile storefront leaf will not take it. Narrow stile surface vertical rod devices include the Adams Rite 8200 Series, the Von Duprin 3327A grooved case device for 36 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527, the Falcon 19-V-EO and 24-V-EO, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400. Measure the actual stile before choosing.
8) The TS5100 fits doors from 1-3/8 to 2 inches thick - do the major brand equivalents cover thinner doors?
The TownSteel TS5100 covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, which is wider than most. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT, Falcon 20 and 25 Series, Corbin Russwin ED5400, Arrow 3700 Series and Adams Rite 3100 are all specified for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the leaf is under 1-3/4 inches, the TS5100 range is the one that covers it.
9) Can I hold the doors in a push-open condition during business hours with the TS5100?
Yes. The TS5100 uses Allen wrench dogging, so you depress the pushpad, set it with a hex key, and the latches stay retracted for free push-pull traffic. Dogging is only permitted on non-fire-rated openings, which this device is.
10) Will the TS5100 latch into the strike I already have on my aluminum door?
The latchbolt is a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel bolt, and vertical rod devices latch into their own top strike and bottom strike rather than a jamb strike. Plan on using the strikes furnished for the device instead of reusing what is in the header or floor from a different manufacturer.
11) Is the TownSteel TS5100 rated for a high traffic commercial entrance?
It is a commercial, heavy duty device carrying an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification and a UL listing for exit hardware. Grade 2 suits offices, retail back-of-house, and multi-family service doors. If your spec or your facility standard calls for Grade 1, the Von Duprin 22 Series 2227 or the Falcon 25-V-EO are wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod options.
12) What is a comparable Grade 2 surface vertical rod device to the TownSteel TS5100?
The Dexter ED2000 Series is the closest match in the comparable set: a Grade 2, non-fire-rated surface vertical rod panic device. The Design Hardware 1000V is another heavy duty surface vertical rod option in the same general class. Where the TS5100 stands apart is its 1-3/8 to 2 inch door thickness range.
13) Is there a lighter duty surface vertical rod device than the TownSteel TS5100?
The TownSteel TS5100 is classed heavy duty. For lower traffic openings, the Design Hardware 2000V 33 inch device is a standard duty surface vertical rod, and the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch is a standard duty exit only device supplied less bottom rod in aluminum finish. Design Hardware's 1000V 33 inch is the heavy duty counterpart if you want to stay at the TS5100 duty level.
14) The TS5100 is non-handed - which comparable devices are also handing-free?
The TownSteel TS5100 surface vertical rod device is non-handed, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. Among comparables, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is listed non-handed, the Sargent 2727 is reversible, the BEST Precision 5201 Series 36 inch is reversible, and the Orca OED56 Series 36 inch is non-handed. Devices that are field reversible still require the handing to be set during installation.
15) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the TownSteel TS5100?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function surface vertical rod device with wide stile design - it provides the appearance and push bar but no latching exit function. The TownSteel TS5100 is a working Grade 2 panic device with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel latch bolt and Allen wrench dogging. Use the 12-8710 only on the inactive leaf or where a matching non-functioning device is wanted.
16) I need hex key dogging on a 36 inch door - how does the TS5100 compare with the Von Duprin 7827?
The TownSteel TS5100 uses Allen wrench type dogging and is a Grade 2 wide stile device with a 3-1/2 inch minimum stile. The Von Duprin 7827-3ft is a 3 ft Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with hex key dogging, specified for 1-3/4 inch doors and listed as not compatible with wood doors. If the opening is a wood door, the TS5100 dogging arrangement is equivalent in operation.
17) What finishes does the TownSteel TS5100 come in?
Two: 630 satin stainless steel and AL aluminum painted. If you are matching existing hardware across a building, 630 is the usual pick alongside stainless pulls and closers, while AL is the common match for clear anodized aluminum storefront.
18) What finishes does the TownSteel TS5100 come in compared with the aluminum-finish alternatives?
The TownSteel TS5100 36 inch by 84 inch device is offered in 630 satin stainless steel and AL aluminum painted. If aluminum is the goal, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is catalogued in aluminum finish as well. Satin stainless is the option to pick when matching existing 630 hardware on adjacent openings.
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Does the TownSteel TS5100-3684-AL come with a warranty?
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