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TRIMCO 1559BL ROLLER LATCH WITH ANGLE STOP AND MODIFIED "A" STRIKE OVERVIEW
1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike. Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike.
Trimco’s 1559 Series Roller Latches are designed for heavy duty applications, and are perfect for hotel room closet doors and high-use situations. An adjustable nylon roller enables the owner to customize the force required to close and latch the door.
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TRIMCO 1559BL ROLLER LATCH WITH ANGLE STOP AND MODIFIED "A" STRIKE PRODUCT FEATURES
- Designed for high-use applications where a heavy duty roller latch is required.
- Adjustable Nylon Roller.
- Manufactured from brass or bronze.
TRIMCO 1559BL SERIES COLOR VARIATIONS
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Bright Brass (605)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Satin Brass (606)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Oil Rubbed Bronze (613)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze (613E)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike4 Matte Black (622)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Bright Chrome (625)
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike Satin Chrome (626)
APPLICATIONS
- Assisted Living
- Government & Military Facilities
- Hospitality
- Multifamily & Mixed-Use
- Office Buildings
TRIMCO 1559 SERIES COLLECTION
Trimco 1559A Cast Strike For 1559W and 1554
Trimco 1559B T-Strike For 1559W
Trimco 1559C ASA Strike For 1559W and 1554
Trimco 1559BL Roller Latch with Angle Stop and Modified "A" Strike
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Product Specs
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Trim and Latch Protection
- Product Type:
- Hospital Latches
- Subcategory:
- Door Trim and Latch Protection
- Healthy Hardware:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Trimco TRI-1559BL.626 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a Trimco 1559BL roller latch used for instead of a regular latch and knob?
A roller latch holds a door closed with a spring-loaded roller that rides over a strike, so the door pushes open and pulls shut without turning anything. The 1559BL is Trimco's heavy duty version with an angle stop and a modified "A" strike, built for high-use openings like hotel room closet doors. It is a commercial-duty part, not a residential one. Note it holds a door shut, it does not lock it, so anywhere you need privacy or security you want an actual latch or lockset instead.
2) Can you adjust how hard you have to push to open a Trimco 1559BL roller latch?
Yes. The 1559BL uses an adjustable nylon roller, so the force needed to close and latch the door can be dialed in after installation. That matters on closet and corridor doors where a stiff roller makes the door feel stuck and a loose one lets it drift open. Set it once on the first door and match the rest of the floor to it.
3) Does the Trimco 1559BL come with a strike, or do I order one separately?
The 1559BL ships as a roller latch with an angle stop and a modified "A" strike, so the strike is part of the assembly. The separate 1559 strikes Trimco lists, the 1559A cast strike, the 1559B T-strike, and the 1559C ASA strike, are for the 1559W and 1554 roller latches, not for the 1559BL. If you are ordering strikes on their own, you are working with one of those other models.
4) Will a Trimco 1559BL roller latch work on a fire rated door?
Use a labeled latch instead. A roller latch is a hold-closed device, and on a fire rated opening you need positive latching from a listed product. ZenSupply's Pemko PDLAA privacy door latch carries a UL fire door classification along with ADA compliance, which is the direction to go for a rated opening. The 1559BL belongs on non-rated closet and utility doors.
5) What is the difference between the Trimco 1559BL roller latch and the Pemko PDLAA privacy door latch?
They solve different problems at the door. The Trimco 1559BL is a roller latch with an angle stop and modified "A" strike, built around an adjustable nylon roller so the force needed to push the door closed and hold it shut can be tuned on site - it holds a door closed, it does not secure it. The Pemko PDLAA is a privacy door latch, a Privacy/Bed/Bath function, so it is the choice when the occupant needs to secure the door from the inside. If the requirement is simply that a hotel closet or a high-traffic office door stays shut and opens with a push or pull, the 1559BL is the roller latch for it; if someone has to be able to lock themselves in, the function you want is the PDLAA's.
6) I need a latch for a restroom or bedroom door that the occupant can secure from inside - is a roller latch the right part?
No. A roller latch such as the Trimco 1559BL is a hold-closed device: an adjustable nylon roller sets how hard the door has to be pushed to latch and to release, which is what you want on hotel room closet doors and other high-use openings that just need to stay shut. For a restroom or bedroom the buyer wants the Pemko PDLAA, which is a privacy door latch in the Privacy/Bed/Bath function - that is the function that lets the occupant secure the opening from the inside. Reserve the 1559BL for the closet, storage, and pass-through doors on the same job.
7) What finishes does the Trimco 1559BL roller latch come in, and can I match it to the rest of my door hardware?
Seven finishes: bright brass (605), satin brass (606), oil rubbed bronze (613), dark oxidized satin bronze (613E), matte black (622), bright chrome (625) and satin chrome (626). Those are standard BHMA finish numbers, so match the number on your existing levers or hinges and the roller latch will read the same across the opening. For a building already standardized on 626 satin chrome, which is the usual commercial default, order 626.
8) Is the Trimco 1559BL a good choice for assisted living or multifamily buildings?
Yes, and those are exactly the applications Trimco calls out for it, along with government and military facilities, hospitality, and office buildings. It also carries Trimco's Healthy Hardware designation. For a property manager standardizing a portfolio, the draw is the adjustable roller: one part number covers closet and utility doors across every unit, and each door gets tuned individually rather than swapping hardware to fix a door that will not stay shut.
9) I have a Trimco 1559W roller latch installed. Can I drop a 1559BL in its place?
Treat them as different preps. The 1559BL comes with its own angle stop and modified "A" strike, while the 1559W is the model Trimco pairs with the separate 1559A cast, 1559B T, and 1559C ASA strikes. Because the strike style differs, plan on cutting the frame to the 1559BL prep rather than assuming the existing mortise carries over. Trimco publishes installation templates for the 1559 and for each strike, so pull the template for whichever you order before you cut.
10) For an opening where the latch has to carry a UL fire door classification and meet ADA, what should I be looking at instead of a roller latch?
Look at the Pemko PDLAA, a privacy door latch carrying UL fire door classification and ADA compliance in the Privacy/Bed/Bath function - that is the part written for an opening where the door assembly rating and accessibility both have to be satisfied by the latching hardware. The Trimco 1559BL roller latch is specified for a different job: heavy duty hold-closed duty on high-use doors, with an adjustable nylon roller that lets the facility set closing force, and it is commonly used on hotel closet doors and in assisted living, government and military, hospitality, multifamily, and office buildings. On a mixed job it is normal to carry both - the PDLAA on the rated and privacy openings, the 1559BL on the closets and pass-through doors.
11) Is the Trimco 1559BL roller latch brass or steel?
Brass or bronze, which is why it takes the plated and oxidized finishes cleanly and holds up in humid or coastal buildings better than a plated steel body. The roller itself is nylon, so it runs quietly against the strike and will not gall the way metal on metal does.
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