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PG8125 End Cap Guards
- Trimco’s PG Series Panic Guards include protection for both latches and end caps of exit devices. The Latch Guards prevent damage to the lower latch of an exposed rod panic device from work carts, fork lifts and pallet jacks, as well as shield the foot area of wheel chair users from the lower latch protrusion. The simple, sleek non-handed design installs over the lower latch bolt and easily installs with standard tools. Designed to protect exit devices from damage and destruction, the End Cap Guards are manufactured from 18GA stainless steel and mate with Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Yale, Monarch, Von Duprin, Adams-Rite and other manufacturers. The PG Series are manufactured in the USA by master craftsman for lasting durability. The FG Series is UL Listed.
Product Features
- PG Series End Cap Guards:
Manufactured from 18GA stainless steel for long lasting protection.
Mates with most manufacturers exit devices. - UL Listed.
Functions/Options
- PG8125VV-1 – Panic Guard, Universal Panic End Cap Guard, 8″
- PG8125VV-4 – Panic Guard, Universal Panic End Cap Guard, 4″
Applications
- Commercial & Industrial Buildings
- Government & Military Facilities
- Hospitality
- Hospitals & Health Care Facilities
- Manufacturing Facilities
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Product Specs
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Kick Plates, Door Armor and Protection Plates
- Product Type:
- Universal Panic Guard
- Subcategory:
- Kick Plates, Door Armor and Protection Plates
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- TRI-PG8125VV
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Trimco TRI-PG8125VV-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Trimco PG8125VV end cap guard actually protect on an exit device?
It's a stainless steel shield that fits over the end cap of a panic device, taking the hits that would otherwise crack or tear off the end cap. Trimco's PG Series covers both ends of the problem: latch guards protect the lower latch of an exposed vertical rod device from carts, forklifts and pallet jacks, while the end cap guards like the PG8125VV protect the device's end cap itself. It is not a kick plate and it does not replace any part of the panic hardware, it goes over what's already there.
2) Will a Trimco PG8125VV panic guard fit a Von Duprin or Sargent exit device?
Yes. The PG8125 end cap guards are built to mate with Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Yale, Monarch, Von Duprin, Adams-Rite and other manufacturers' exit devices, which is why they're called universal. Trimco publishes a mounting template (T18936) for the PG8125VV-1 and -4, so you can check the hole pattern against the device on your door before you drill.
3) Should I order the 8 inch or the 4 inch Trimco PG8125VV panic guard?
Two lengths are made: the PG8125VV-1 at 8 inches and the PG8125VV-4 at 4 inches. Pick by how much of the end cap and rail end you need covered. The 8 inch runs further down the rail and is the one to specify where carts and pallet jacks are striking the device body, not just the cap. The 4 inch is the tighter cover for the cap alone where rail clearance is short. Both are the same non-handed universal part otherwise.
4) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Trimco panic guard?
No handing to specify. Trimco's PG Series panic guards use a non-handed design, so one part number covers both door swings. That's the practical reason to stock them across a building: a property manager keeping spares only needs the size and finish, not a left and right of each.
5) Is the Trimco PG8125VV panic guard heavy enough gauge for a loading dock or warehouse door?
The end cap guards are formed from 18 gauge stainless steel, and warehouse and manufacturing use is exactly what they're built for. The failure they prevent is a forklift or pallet jack shearing an end cap off an exit device, which takes the whole device out of service. Listed applications also cover commercial and industrial buildings, government and military facilities, hospitality, and hospitals.
6) Can I install a Trimco panic guard without pulling the exit device off the door?
Installation uses standard tools and the guard mounts over the existing hardware, so this is normally a maintenance-level job rather than a hardware replacement. Trimco publishes a template drawing (T18936) covering both the 8 inch and 4 inch versions, so mark from that and confirm the pattern clears your device before drilling.
7) What finish does the Trimco PG8125VV panic guard come in?
One finish only: 630, satin stainless steel. That matches the 630 finish on most commercial exit devices and push plates already in a facility, so it blends with existing hardware rather than standing out. Both the 8 inch and 4 inch are supplied in 630.
8) Is the Trimco PG8125VV a residential or commercial part?
Commercial. Panic guards only make sense where there's an exit device on the door, which puts them in commercial and institutional openings, and the PG8125VV is classed as commercial hardware. It's an MRO and facilities item, ordered by the door count rather than one at a time.
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Absolutely. The Trimco TRI-PG8125VV-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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