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Von Duprin 3327A/9927/9957 Top Rod Kit

Von Duprin 050512 Top Rod Kit for 3327A, 9927 & 9957 Series Exit Devices

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Von Duprin 050512 Top Rod Kit for 3327A, 9927 & 9957 Series Exit Devices

Commercial-Grade Exit Device Replacement Top Rod Assembly

The Von Duprin 050512 Top Rod Kit is a professional-grade replacement accessory engineered for use with Von Duprin 3327A, 9927, and 9957 Series exit devices. Designed as part of the trusted 33/99 Series product line, this installation accessory ensures proper vertical rod operation and reliable exit device performance in commercial door hardware applications. Classified as a Grade 1 commercial component, it meets the demands of high-traffic facilities where dependable exit device function is essential.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Series Compatibility: Specifically designed for Von Duprin 3327A, 9927, and 9957 exit devices within the 33/99 Series product family, ensuring precise fit and reliable integration.
  • Grade 1 Commercial Rating: Meets Grade 1 standards for commercial door hardware, delivering the durability and performance required in demanding, high-traffic environments.
  • Purpose-Built Replacement Component: Engineered as a direct replacement top rod kit to restore proper vertical rod exit device operation without the need for full device replacement.
  • Installation Accessory Classification: Categorized as an installation accessory within the Exit Devices Parts product type, making it a straightforward solution for service technicians and installers.
  • Commercial Application Ready: Rated for commercial use, this kit is suitable for a wide range of institutional, office, and industrial door hardware installations.
  • Exit Devices and Trim Product Group: Sourced directly from Von Duprin's Exit Devices and Trim product group, ensuring authentic compatibility and quality assurance.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Series: 33/99 Series
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Exit Devices Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Installation Accessories
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin exit device parts and accessories are built to the same exacting standards as their full product line, with this top rod kit carrying a Grade 1 commercial rating for dependable performance in high-demand environments. As a genuine Von Duprin component within the 33/99 Series, it provides assured compatibility and reliable operation for the 3327A, 9927, and 9957 exit devices. Engineered for commercial applications where consistent exit device function and long-term serviceability are critical priorities.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
33/99 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Exit Devices Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Parts and Accessories Type:
Installation Accessories
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 050512 US26 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which Von Duprin exit devices does the 050512 top rod kit fit?
The 050512 top rod kit is the replacement top vertical rod assembly for Von Duprin 3327A, 9927 and 9957 exit devices. Those are the surface vertical rod devices in the 33/99 Series family. If the device on your door is a 3347A, 9947 or 9957 concealed-rod variant, or a rim device like a 9927EO with no vertical rods at all, this is not the part. Check the model number stamped on the device end cap or the back of the push pad before ordering.
2) Can I replace just the top rod on my Von Duprin 9927 instead of the whole exit device?
That's exactly what the 050512 kit is for. It restores the top vertical rod run on a 3327A, 9927 or 9957 so the device latches at the head again, without pulling the push pad chassis or re-prepping the door. Typical reasons to reach for it: a bent or binding rod after an impact, a rod that no longer throws the top latch fully, or a rod damaged during a door swap. The chassis, bottom rod and latches stay in place.
3) Is the Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit fire rated for a labeled door?
No. The 050512 top rod kit is not fire rated, so it should not go on a labeled fire door opening where the device and all its components have to carry the listing. For a fire rated opening you need the fire rated Von Duprin device and its matching rod, which are ordered as fire labeled parts (the F-prefixed models such as the 9927F family).
4) My exit device has rods hidden inside the door. Is the 050512 the right rod?
No. The 050512 serves Von Duprin 3327A, 9927 and 9957 devices, which run their rods on the face of the door. If the rods are concealed inside the door leaf, you need the concealed vertical rod part for that specific device instead. For a Falcon 24 Series Monarch concealed device, for example, the equivalent is the Falcon 610061 concealed vertical top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC. Identify the device model first, then match the rod to it, because top rods are not interchangeable across brands or across surface and concealed designs.
5) Can an Accentra 7110 top latch component be used in place of a Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit?
No, these solve two different problems. The Von Duprin 050512 is a top rod kit for 3327A, 9927 and 9957 exit devices, the vertical rod that carries motion from the device up to the top latch. The Accentra 60-7010-0049-999 is a top latch replacement component for 7110/7120 exit devices, and the Accentra 60-7010-0050-999 is the top latch replacement for the 7110F. A latch and a rod are separate items in the vertical rod assembly, so a failed top latch is not repaired by a rod kit, and neither Accentra latch part fits a Von Duprin device. Diagnose whether the rod or the latch is the failed piece before ordering.
6) What is the equivalent top rod part for a Falcon concealed vertical rod exit device instead of the Von Duprin 050512?
The Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit is built for Von Duprin 3327A, 9927 and 9957 exit devices in the 33/99 Series, so it is matched to those devices rather than to another maker's chassis. For a Falcon concealed vertical rod opening, the corresponding part is the Falcon 610061, a 24 Series Monarch concealed vertical top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices. Both are top rod replacements that restore vertical rod operation without swapping the whole device; the difference is simply which device family each one belongs to, so identify the device on the door first and then order the rod that names it.
7) Do I need to know the handing before I order a Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit?
No handing to specify on the 050512. The only choice on the order is finish, in seven options: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 625 bright chrome, 628 aluminum, 710 dark bronze and 711 black. Match the finish to the exit device already on the door, since the top rod is visible on a surface vertical rod device.
8) Is the Von Duprin 050512 rod kit heavy duty enough for a school or hospital exit door?
It's a Grade 1 commercial component, which is the highest ANSI durability class for exit hardware and the level specified for high-traffic openings. Von Duprin lists it for commercial use, not residential. Where it does not belong is a labeled fire door, since this rod kit is not fire rated.
9) I have a pair of doors and the top rods keep getting damaged. Should I switch to a mullion instead?
Worth considering. A surface vertical rod device like the 3327A, 9927 or 9957 latches at the head and the threshold on each leaf, so a pair needs no center mullion, but the exposed rods take abuse from carts and traffic. Swapping to rim devices with a removable steel mullion between the leaves moves the latching to the mullion and takes the rods off the doors entirely. The Falcon 4023 steel mullion is built for that double door exit device application, and Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers go with mullion installs. That's a device change, not a parts swap, so the 050512 is the fix if you're keeping the vertical rod devices you have.
10) We standardize our building on Von Duprin 99 Series. Will this rod kit match the other doors?
If those doors carry 3327A, 9927 or 9957 surface vertical rod devices, yes, the 050512 is the common top rod across all three models, so one part number covers the fleet. Order it in the finish already on your openings from the seven available: 605, 606, 612, 625, 628, 710 and 711. Doors with rim or mortise exit devices in the same series do not use a vertical rod at all and won't take this part.
11) What should I use on a pair of doors if I do not want to maintain vertical rods at all?
Vertical rod hardware like the Von Duprin 3327A, 9927 and 9957 devices the 050512 top rod kit serves puts a moving rod in each leaf, which is what eventually brings a technician back for a rod replacement. If the goal is to get the rods out of the opening, the alternative approach on a double door is a removable mullion with rim devices: the Falcon 4023 is a steel mullion for double door exit device applications. That is a change to how the opening is hardware'd rather than a like for like part swap, so it suits a planned retrofit; for a device already installed and simply in need of service, the 050512 rod kit keeps the existing configuration intact.
12) My exit device rattles at the top of the door - do I need a top rod kit or mullion stabilizers?
Those point at different openings. The Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit is a replacement top rod for 3327A, 9927 and 9957 vertical rod devices, and it is the right call when the rod itself is bent, worn or no longer driving the top latch. Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers are exit device accessories that steady a mullion, so they apply to a double door running a mullion and rim devices, not to a vertical rod leaf. If the door in question has rods running inside or along the leaf, the rod kit is the part family to work from; if it has a vertical post between two leaves, the stabilizers are.
13) For a facility standardizing on Grade 1 exit hardware, does replacing a top rod change the rating of the opening?
The Von Duprin 050512 top rod kit carries a Grade 1 commercial rating and is a genuine Von Duprin component for the 3327A, 9927 and 9957 devices, so repairing with it keeps the device as the manufacturer built it. That matters when the substitute under consideration comes from another device family, such as the Falcon 610061 top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices or the Accentra top latch component for 7110/7120 devices, since parts crossed between makers are outside what either manufacturer tested as an assembly. Note that the 050512 is not fire rated, so an opening with a fire rated device should be specified against that device's own fire rated parts list.
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