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KA Series Armor Plates
- Trimco’s Protection Plates are offered with many value-added standard features, as well as custom options to meet job specifications. Trimco’s Protection Plates are manufactured in the USA from stainless steel, bronze or brass and include pencil bevel on all four edges standard. Other options include heavyZ bevel, countersinking, UL labeling and custom cutouts. Multiple material options create an offering that is flexible for most any application. Damage resistant packaging separates fasteners and ensures Trimco’s Protection Plates arrive at the jobsite in good condition.
Function/Options
- KA038 Armor plate, .038″, 17″-48″ high
- KA050 Armor plate, .050″, 17″-48″ high
- KA064 Armor plate, .064″, 17″-48″ high
Applications
- Commercial & Industrial Buildings
- Hospitality
- K-12 Schools
- Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- Office Buildings
- Retail & Strip Malls
Resources
- KA Template
- Trimco_KSeries_ProtectionPlates_Cutsheet_100314
- Trimco Phenolic Plastic Panel Offerings 122221
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Series:
- KA125
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Kick Plates, Door Armor and Protection Plates
- Product Type:
- Kick Plates
- Subcategory:
- Kick Plates, Door Armor and Protection Plates
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Finish:
- 630 - Satin Stainless Steel
- Product Substrate:
- Stainless Steel
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Trimco KA125-628-17x48 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes do Trimco KA125 armor plates come in for a standard 36 inch commercial door?
The KA125 armor plates run 48 inches high in widths from 17 to 48 inches, in one inch steps. On a 36 inch door with a stop-applied frame, you order the plate narrower than the door leaf so it clears the stop and any lock or push hardware, so widths in the low 30s are the usual pick rather than the full 36. Every width from 17 through 48 inches is offered.
2) Which gauge Trimco armor plate should I use for a high traffic school or hospital door?
Three thicknesses are offered: .038 inch, .050 inch, and .064 inch, all in the 17 to 48 inch height range. The .064 is the heaviest and the one to spec where carts and equipment hit the door daily, such as K-12 schools, healthcare corridors, and industrial openings. The .038 is the lighter choice for office and retail doors where the damage is scuffing rather than impact.
3) Does a Trimco KA armor plate meet ADA requirements on a door?
Yes, the KA armor plates are ADA compliant. That matters on the push side of a door, where protection plate hardware has to stay flush and smooth so nothing catches. The pencil bevel on all four edges comes standard, so there is no raw edge sitting proud of the door face.
4) Will a Trimco armor plate work on a fire rated door?
Trimco offers UL labeling as an option on its protection plates, and a UL labeled plate is what a fire rated opening needs. Specify the UL label when you order for any fire door; the standard plate without that option is for non-rated openings.
5) I only need to cover the bottom of the door where the mop hits, not the whole lower panel. What should I use instead of an armor plate?
Use a short kick plate rather than an armor plate. The Delaney 6 inch x 34 inch kick plate covers a 6 inch band across a 34 inch leaf, and the Delaney 8 inch x 34 inch version covers an 8 inch band. The Trimco KA125 starts at 17 inches high, which is more coverage than a mop line or shoe scuffs call for.
6) I need a stainless steel plate for a commercial opening. Is an anodized aluminum kick plate the same thing?
No. The Delaney 8 x 34 is an anodized kick plate, an aluminum finish treatment. The Trimco KA125 is stainless steel and is offered in a 630 satin stainless steel finish as well as 628 clear anodize. If the spec on the drawing calls out stainless, the anodized plate does not meet it even though the two look similar on the door.
7) What is the difference between an armor plate and a kick plate on a commercial door?
Height is the difference. A kick plate is short, covering the bottom of the door against shoe and cart damage. The Trimco KA armor plate is the tall version, running 17 to 48 inches high, so it protects the whole lower and mid section of the leaf. That is what you want on doors taking cart, gurney, or pallet jack traffic. For light scuff protection at the bottom only, a short plate like the Delaney 8 inch x 34 inch kick plate does the job with less material.
8) Can I get a Trimco armor plate cut out for a lock or a closer arm?
Custom cutouts are a listed option on Trimco protection plates, along with countersinking and a heavy Z bevel. That is how you handle a plate that has to clear a lock front, a vision light, or hardware already on the leaf. Countersinking is worth specifying too, since it drops the fastener heads flush.
9) What finish and material are Trimco KA125 armor plates?
Stainless steel is the substrate, and the plates carry a 630 satin stainless finish, which is the standard commercial finish that matches most lever, closer, and exit device hardware already in a building. Trimco also builds its protection plates in bronze and brass if you are matching a different palette across the openings.
10) How do I figure out the right armor plate width for my door?
Measure the door leaf width, then subtract for the stop and for any hardware the plate has to clear. Trimco publishes a KA Template for the series, which is what you lay out from before ordering. Widths are offered in one inch increments from 17 to 48 inches, so you can hit the size without paying for a custom cut in most cases.
11) Does a Delaney kick plate come with the fasteners, the way a Trimco protection plate does?
Yes. Both Delaney 34 inch kick plates ship with screws included. The Trimco KA125 ships with its fasteners packed separately from the plate so the face is not marked in transit.
12) For a school corridor door that takes cart traffic, is a 6 inch kick plate enough or do I need armor?
Cart and hand truck contact usually lands well above a 6 inch band. The Delaney 6 x 34 kick plate covers 6 inches at the bottom of the leaf. The Trimco KA125 armor plate runs 17 to 48 inches high in .038, .050, and .064 inch thicknesses and is used in K-12 schools, hospitality, and retail. Match the plate height to where the impact actually occurs on the door.
13) Do Trimco armor plates come with the mounting screws?
Fasteners ship with the plates, packed separately in damage resistant packaging so the plate face does not get marred in transit. That packaging detail matters when plates land on a jobsite and sit before install. If you want the screw heads to sit flush in the plate, specify countersinking.
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