AP500 SERIES ANODIZED GRIP LADDER PULLS
Trimco’s AP500 Series Anodized Grip Ladder Pulls add style and sophistication to any opening. A multitude of options enable customization flexibility to enhance surrounding building aesthetics. Options include square or radius ends, offset or straight posts, overall lengths from 12” up to 60”.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Ends and posts are manufactured from stainless steel, bronze, brass for long lasting durability.
- Flexibility in design from straight or offset pulls to square or radius ends.
- Wide range of lengths available from 12″ to 60”.
- Durable and aesthetically appealing black anodized finished grip.
- Multiple mounting options for metal, wood and glass doors.
- ADA Compliant.
APPLICATIONS
- Commercial & Industrial Buildings
- Hospitality
- Multifamily & Mixed-Use
- Retail & Strip Malls
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Product Specs
- Series:
- AP500 Series
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Pulls, Push and Pull Plates
- Product Type:
- Door Pulls
- Subcategory:
- Door Pulls, Push and Pull Plates
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Stainless Steel
- Collection:
- AP500 Series
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Trimco AP511E-128.605 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Trimco AP500 Series ladder pulls be mounted on glass doors?
Mounting is the E-Mount or G-Mount choice on the AP500 Series pull, and the series carries mounting options for metal, wood and glass doors. Pick the mount that matches the leaf you are hanging it on, since the post and fastener arrangement differ between them.
2) What lengths do Trimco AP511 ladder pulls come in for a tall storefront door?
Lengths run 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 inches. On a tall entrance leaf the 60, 72 and 84 inch pulls are the ones that read proportionally with the door; the shorter 12 and 18 inch sizes suit interior and cabinet-scale openings.
3) Is the Trimco AP511 ladder pull ADA compliant for a commercial entrance?
ADA compliant, yes. The AP511 is a commercial-rated pull, so on an accessible opening it satisfies the operable-hardware requirement without needing a separate lever or loop, which is why it shows up on hospitality, multifamily and retail entrances.
4) I need a straight pull rather than an offset one - what should I look at instead of the AP511?
The ABH AB3300 is a straight flat end pull handle with a 1.00 inch diameter, and the Ives 8103HD is a heavy duty straight door pull, 1 inch round, with through bolt mounting. The Ives 8102HD is the same straight idea in a 3/4 inch round bar with 1-1/2 inch clearance. Any of the three gives a straight bar run without the posts stepping the grip away from the door face. The Trimco AP511 remains the option when the black anodized grip and the stainless, brass or bronze end and post materials are part of the design intent.
5) What is the closest equivalent to a Trimco AP511 anodized grip ladder pull in an offset round-end style?
The ABH AB3330 is an offset round end pull offered with custom length options, which puts it in the same offset ladder-pull family as the AP511. The Trimco AP511 is an anodized grip ladder pull in the AP500 Series, ordered in lengths from 12 inches to 84 inches with E-Mount or G-Mount mounting, and its ends and posts come in finishes from 316P Bright Stainless Steel and 630 Satin Stainless Steel through 605 Bright Brass, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze and 622 Matte Black. The AB3330 is the round-end offset choice when the grip itself does not need to be a black anodized section; the AP511 is the choice when the black anodized grip against a stainless, brass or bronze end is the look being matched.
6) Which of these pulls are stated ADA compliant?
The Trimco AP511 anodized grip ladder pull is stated ADA compliant, and the Ives 8145EZHD, a 45 degree offset door pull with heavy duty mounting hardware in the EZ series, is stated ADA compliant as well. The difference between them is form and range: the AP511 is a ladder pull ordered from 12 inches to 84 inches with square or radius ends and offset or straight posts, while the 8145EZHD is a fixed 45 degree offset pull. For an accessible entrance where a long vertical grip is wanted on a glass or metal leaf, the AP511 covers it; for a conventional offset pull on a swing door, the 8145EZHD does.
7) Is the Cal-Royal PUL-175 a substitute for a Trimco AP511 ladder pull?
No. The Cal-Royal PUL-175 is a night latch cylinder pull, 3-1/2 inches high, in stainless steel construction - a short pull built around a cylinder opening so a rim cylinder passes through it. The Trimco AP511 is an anodized grip ladder pull running from 12 inches up to 84 inches with no cylinder provision. If the door carries a rim cylinder at the pull location, the PUL-175 is the part that accommodates it; the AP511 is a pure grip and would need the cylinder handled separately.
8) What is the Trimco AP511 pull actually made of, and will it hold up on a high traffic door?
Ends and posts are stainless steel, bronze or brass, with the substrate on record as stainless steel, and the grip itself is black anodized. It is a commercial-duty pull, so the wear point a buyer usually worries about, the grip surface, is an anodized finish rather than a coating sitting on top of the metal.
9) Should I use a straight or offset ladder pull on my door?
The AP500 Series covers both straight and offset posts, along with square or radius ends. Offset posts push the grip further off the face of the door, which is what you want where the leaf sits close to a jamb or where a gloved hand needs clearance. Straight posts sit tighter to the door and read cleaner on a flush glass or metal front.
10) What finishes can I get a Trimco AP511 ladder pull in to match the rest of my door hardware?
Thirteen finishes: 316P bright stainless, 316S satin stainless, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 609 blackened satin brass, 611 bright bronze, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze, 622 matte black, 628 satin aluminum, 629 bright stainless and 630 satin stainless. For a building already standardized on 630 satin stainless, which is the usual commercial default, the match is direct. Note the grip is black anodized on all of them, so the finish you pick shows on the ends and posts.
11) Can I use one Trimco AP511 ladder pull design across every door type in a building?
Largely, yes. The AP500 Series spans 12 to 84 inch lengths with the same grip and end styling and carries mounting for metal, wood and glass doors, so a facility can run one look from an interior office leaf to a glass entrance. What changes door to door is the mount and the thickness selection, not the appearance.
12) What is a good alternative to the Trimco AP511 if I just need a plain straight commercial door pull?
If the anodized grip and the length range are not the point and you only want a straight bar pull, the ABH AB3300 is a straight flat end pull at 1 inch diameter, and the Ives 8103HD is a heavy duty 1 inch round straight pull with through bolt mounting. Both are simpler single-style pulls, where the AP511 is the one to pick when you need a specific length, an offset post, or a matched finish across a set of openings.
13) What is a simpler back-to-back offset pull if I do not need the AP511 range of lengths and finishes?
The Deltana SSPOBB24 is a 24 inch back-to-back modern offset door pull set, and the Deltana SSPORBB24 is the 24 inch back-to-back round offset version. Both arrive as a fixed 24 inch back-to-back set rather than a configured order. The Trimco AP511 is specified across eight lengths from 12 to 84 inches, thirteen finishes from 316S Satin Stainless Steel to 613E Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze, and E-Mount or G-Mount mounting, so it is the one to configure when the opening needs a specific length or a finish match to existing trim.
14) What should I use if I only need a pull on one face of the door?
The Deltana SSP1210 is a 12 inch contemporary pull supplied as a single side unit. The Trimco AP511 anodized grip ladder pull also starts at 12 inches, in E-Mount or G-Mount, and is specified as commercial hardware in stainless steel substrate with black anodized grip. Where the opposite face takes a push plate or nothing at all, the single-side SSP1210 fits that pattern directly.
15) What is the offset flat-end equivalent from another manufacturer?
The ABH AB3310 is an offset flat end door pull handle in a commercial grade surface mount configuration, and the Ives 8169 is a C style offset solid pull, 1 inch diameter, with heavy duty mounting. Both give an offset grip with a squared or C profile. The Trimco AP511 covers the same offset post arrangement with square or radius ends and adds a black anodized grip section, mounted E-Mount or G-Mount for metal, wood and glass doors.
16) Does the black grip on the Trimco AP511 come in other colors?
The grip is black anodized across the AP500 Series, and that is fixed. The thirteen finish choices, from 630 satin stainless through 613 oil rubbed bronze to 622 matte black, apply to the ends and posts. If you want an all-one-metal pull with no contrasting grip, a plain solid bar pull is the direction to go rather than the AP511.
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