Von Duprin 33A-GBK Glass Bead Kit for 33A and 35A Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Devices

Von Duprin 33A-GBK Glass Bead Kit for 33A and 35A Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Devices

Precision Shim and Spacing Solution for Glazed Door Rim Device Installations

The Von Duprin 33A-GBK Glass Bead Kit is a heavy-duty architectural hardware adaptation kit engineered specifically for mounting Von Duprin 33A and 35A Series narrow-stile rim exit devices onto modern glass-profile doors. On aluminum or hollow metal doors with glass lites, protruding glass beads—the metal trim strips holding the glass pane in place—can obstruct the flush placement of the exit device chassis. The 33A-GBK resolves this challenge by providing a specialized shim and spacing solution that safely elevates the device mechanism case above the glass bead line, preserving total structural door integrity while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic. Rated as an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified accessory, this commercial-grade kit is fabricated from high-impact commercial architectural composition materials built for demanding, high-use environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Glass Bead Clearance: Specially engineered to shim and lift narrow-stile pushpad devices over raised door glazing beads, eliminating the need to cut or alter the door's glass trim for a clean, code-compliant installation.
• Narrow Stile Synergy: Precision-contoured to match the slim chassis footprint of the Von Duprin 33A and 35A Series rim exit devices, ensuring a secure and properly aligned fit without modification.
• Rim Device Optimization: Formulated explicitly for standard rim device preps, providing stable cross-chassis leveling for smooth panic bar deployment and reliable latch engagement.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Fabricated from high-impact commercial architectural composition materials built to absorb continuous physical impacts and maintain device alignment over time in high-traffic applications.
• Preserved Code Compliance: Facilitates proper field positioning of life-safety hardware on glass-heavy storefronts without violating fire or glazing safety standards, supporting ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification requirements.
• Kit Components: Includes profile-matched chassis shims and elongated mounting hardware for a complete, ready-to-install solution.
• No Field Notching Required: Provides precise physical clearance for the rim device prep, avoiding time-consuming field notches and ensuring a perfectly aligned latch engagement on glazed doors.

Technical Specifications

• Product Group: Electronic Access Controls
• Series: 33A Series
• Grade: Grade 1
• Product Subgroup: Exit Control Locks and Alarms
• Subcategory: Exit Control Locks and Alarms
• Product Type: Alarm Kit
• Commercial/Residential: Commercial
• Fire Rating: No
• Switch Device: Request to exit (RX)
• Product Category: Electronic Access Controls
• Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

• Commercial Storefront and Glass-Facade Entrances
• Aluminum-Frame Glazed Door Installations
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Educational Facilities
• Healthcare Institutions
• Retail Establishments with Glass-Lite Doors
• Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin glass bead kit accessories deliver professional-grade reliability through high-impact commercial architectural composition construction, rated as an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified accessory for demanding commercial applications. The 33A-GBK is precision-engineered to integrate seamlessly with the Von Duprin 33A and 35A Series narrow-stile rim exit device platform, ensuring proper life-safety hardware positioning on glazed doors without compromising structural or code compliance integrity. Engineered for high-use commercial environments where dependable performance and clean, professional installation results are essential.