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Von Duprin 996K-BE Knob Trim with Blank Escutcheon for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Von Duprin 996K-BE Knob Trim with Blank Escutcheon for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

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Von Duprin 996K-BE Knob Trim with Blank Escutcheon for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Modular Passage Knob Trim for Commercial Exit Device Applications

The Von Duprin 996K-BE is a commercial-grade knob trim with blank escutcheon designed specifically for the 98/99 Series exit devices. Featuring a Passage (K-BE) function, this non-handed trim keeps the knob always active, making it ideal for high-traffic commercial openings where unrestricted access from the outside is required. With a 3-1/4" projection and Heavy Duty construction, this exit device trim is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certified, ensuring reliable performance in demanding commercial environments. The modular design of the 98/99 Series allows this trim to integrate seamlessly with existing devices, protecting your investment as facility needs evolve.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Passage Function (K-BE): The knob is always active, providing unrestricted outside access — ideal for lobbies, corridors, and other high-traffic commercial openings.
  • Blank Escutcheon Design: Clean, uncluttered escutcheon plate provides a streamlined appearance and eliminates unnecessary keyway openings where key control is not required.
  • Non-Handed Configuration: Non-handed design simplifies ordering and installation, eliminating the need to specify door handing for compatible 98/99 Series exit devices.
  • 3-1/4" Projection: Engineered with a 3-1/4" projection to provide comfortable, ergonomic operation in commercial door applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 Certified: Meets the highest commercial hardware grade standard, confirming heavy-duty durability and long-term reliability for demanding applications.
  • Fire-Rated Compliance: Certified to ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated configurations), as well as ANSI/UL 305 and CAN/ULC-S132, supporting code-compliant fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Modular 98/99 Series Compatibility: Designed exclusively for the Von Duprin 98/99 Series exit devices, with the 996 trim line offering four standard functions — Classroom (K), Storeroom (K-NL), Dummy (K-DT), and Passage (K-BE) — for versatile configuration options.
  • Investment Protection: Von Duprin’s modular platform allows new trim options and functionality to be added to existing devices cost-effectively, adapting as mechanical and electronic technology needs evolve.

Technical Specifications

  • Series: 98 & 99 Series
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Device Trim
  • Product Type: Exit Device Trim
  • Subcategory: Exit Device Trim
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Handle Type: Knob
  • Product Model: 996K-BE
  • Product Function: Knob, Blank Escutcheon
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Product Projection: 3-1/4"
  • Trim Hardware: Knob - Blank Escutcheon
  • 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 trim products deliver professional-grade reliability backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certification and Heavy Duty construction standards. The 98/99 Series modular platform is engineered to adapt to evolving facility needs, allowing trim upgrades and functional changes without replacing the entire exit device — protecting your long-term investment. Certified to ANSI/UL 10C, ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104, and CAN/ULC-S132, Von Duprin trim solutions meet rigorous code requirements for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
98 & 99 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Device Trim
Product Type:
Exit Device Trims
Subcategory:
Exit Device Trim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Knob
Product Model:
996K-BE
Product Function:
Knob, Blank Escutcheon
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Projection:
3-1/4"
Trim Hardware:
Knob - Blank Escutcheon
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 996K-BE-R/V 26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to specify left or right hand when ordering 996K-BE trim?
Handing isn't part of the order. The 996K-BE is non-handed, so the same part goes on a left- or right-hand door. You only specify two things: finish and whether your device is mortise or rim/vertical rod.
2) Is Von Duprin 996K-BE trim OK on a fire rated door?
Yes. The trim is certified to ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 in fire-rated configurations, and to ANSI/UL 305 and CAN/ULC-S132 for panic hardware. It's also ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1. One caution for a fire opening: passage function means the outside knob is always free, so the trim itself provides no security, and the fire rating comes from the assembly of trim plus a fire-rated 98/99 device.
3) What is the equivalent to a Von Duprin 996K-BE passage trim if the exit device is a Corbin Russwin ED4000?
The Von Duprin 996K-BE is a passage-function trim built for the 98/99 Series, so it will not mount on a Corbin Russwin device. For an ED4000 Series opening, the Corbin Russwin x810ET is the passage-function trim covering SecureBolt, rim, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod devices. If the Corbin Russwin device is an ED5200S, ED5200, ED5400 or ED5800, the passage-function equivalent is the Corbin Russwin x910ET heavy-duty trim, and on the ED300 Series it is the Corbin Russwin 3310AET passage trim covering rim, surface vertical rod and mortise.
4) The outside trim on our exit door needs to stay locked and be opened by key - is the 996K-BE the wrong trim for that?
Yes. The 996K-BE is a passage knob with a blank escutcheon, meaning the knob is always active and the escutcheon carries no keyway. For key control from the outside, a nightlatch or storeroom trim is the correct choice: the Sargent 704ET is a Grade 1 heavy duty night latch lever trim for 700 Series devices, the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 night latch freewheeling trim for 8700 and 8900 Series surface vertical rod and mortise devices, and the Corbin Russwin VT957ET is a nightlatch escutcheon trim for ED5000 Series devices. For a storeroom function, the Pamex E9000 is a Grade 1 storeroom lever trim and the Tell EDELT80 is a storeroom escutcheon lever trim.
5) We want card reader control on the outside of the door instead of a mechanical passage knob - what replaces the 996K-BE?
The 996K-BE is a mechanical passage trim with no electrical control. To put access control on the outside of a 98/99 Series device, the Command Access 230L is an electrified exit trim for V96/36/23 Series devices with 12V/24V operation and fail safe or fail secure options. Command Access also offers the ET15, ET25 and ET26 electrified exit trims for their respective series, with the ET26 built to Grade 1 with a field reversible design. For pushbutton credential entry rather than a reader, the Dormakaba E-Plex 201U is an electronic pushbutton exit trim for wide stile doors and the PowerPlex P201U covers rim, mortise and surface vertical rod devices.
6) I need a passage exit device trim with a lever instead of a knob - what are my options?
The Von Duprin 996K-BE uses a knob handle. For a lever in the same always-active passage function, the Arrow SRX01 is a passage-function trim with a Sierra lever on a rose, made for ED910, S1150 and S1250 devices. On Corbin Russwin devices, the 3310AET, x810ET and x910ET are all passage-function lever trims for the ED300, ED4000 and ED5200S/ED5200/ED5400/ED5800 Series respectively. Each of those is tied to its own device family, so the choice follows whichever exit device is on the door.
7) What is the difference between a blank escutcheon passage trim like the 996K-BE and a dummy trim?
They look similar and are not the same. The 996K-BE is a passage knob with a blank escutcheon - the knob is always active and retracts the latch from the outside. A dummy trim does not operate the device at all; the Detex 02BN, for example, is a dummy S-lever trim with a blank escutcheon for Value Series devices, so the handle is fixed and the door is entered only from the push side or by another means. The Dexter ED1500T-DUMM-PULL is a Grade 1 dummy function trim with a handle pull plate for ED1500 Series devices. If the opening needs outside entry without a key, the dummy trims are the wrong substitution.
8) What trim should I use if the door needs classroom function rather than always-active passage?
The 996K-BE keeps the knob always active. For classroom function, where the outside handle is locked and unlocked by key, the Falcon 510L is a Heavy Duty classroom lever trim for 24/25 Series devices and the Falcon 179L is a Medium Duty classroom lever trim for 1790 Series devices. The Accentra 446F is a Grade 1 classroom function Augusta lever trim, and the Dexter ED1000T-CLRM-TP-NC is a Grade 1 classroom trim with thumbpiece and pull plate, supplied less cylinder.
9) How far does the 996K-BE knob trim stick out from the door?
Projection is 3-1/4 inches from the door face. That matters on openings with tight side clearances, a door in a recessed pocket, or a pair where a knob could catch on an adjacent surface when the leaf swings. If you're replacing an existing outside trim, measure what's there now against 3-1/4 inches before ordering.
10) Can I put a knob trim on a school or office corridor door instead of a lever?
You can, and the 996K-BE is the Von Duprin knob for that job on a 98/99 device, Grade 1 and heavy duty. Be aware that knobs are generally not accepted as accessible operating hardware where a lever is required by code for the opening. On a corridor or lobby door subject to accessibility requirements, most specifiers go to a lever trim. Where a knob is acceptable, the passage function keeps the door freely operable from both sides.
11) Can I swap the trim on my 98/99 exit device without replacing the whole device?
That's the point of the 98/99 platform. The trim is modular, so a 996 trim can be added or changed on an existing device rather than pulling the device off the door. If a passage opening later needs key control, you move to another 996 function (Classroom K, Storeroom K-NL, or Dummy K-DT) on the same device.
12) Is a blank escutcheon trim the same thing as a dummy trim?
Not the same. On the 996K-BE the knob is live, it retracts the latch and opens the door from the outside. A dummy trim is fixed and does nothing but give you something to pull on. Von Duprin's dummy version in this line is the K-DT. Detex offers a dummy in its Value Series with the 02BN S-lever and blank escutcheon, and BEST's exit-only pull trims (1701 for wide stile, 2001 and 2901 for narrow stile) are the pull-only approach where the door is exit only from the inside.
13) What Grade 1 exit device trims are there besides Von Duprin for a facility standard?
The Von Duprin 996K-BE is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and Heavy Duty. Other Grade 1 exit device trims include the Pamex E9000 storeroom lever trim, which fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick; the Design Hardware KIL entry and KIL storeroom trims for 1000 and 2000 Series devices with a Schlage C keyway and flat lever; the Dexter ED1500T regular lever trim; and the Sargent 704ET and 744 night latch trims. Function differs across them, so the standard has to be set by function as well as grade.
14) The 996K-BE is non-handed - are the alternative exit trims handed?
The Von Duprin 996K-BE is non-handed, so one part covers both left and right hand openings. Among the alternatives, the Command Access ET26 electrified exit trim is field reversible and the Sargent 704ET night latch lever trim has field reversible operation, so both adapt on site rather than being ordered to hand.
15) We need a keyed entry trim on a 1-3/4 inch door - what fits instead of a passage knob trim?
The 996K-BE is passage function with a blank escutcheon and no keyway. For keyed entry on a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door, the Tell EDELT53 is an escutcheon lever trim with entry function and the Tell EDTHP53 is a thumbpiece trim with entry function, both listed for that door thickness range. The Tell EDPT pull trim with cylinder hole, less cylinder, covers the same range if a pull rather than a lever is wanted.
16) What finishes does the Von Duprin 996K-BE knob trim come in?
Eleven finishes, and each one is offered in both the mortise and the rim/vertical rod version: 605 Bright Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black, 625 Bright Chrome, 626 Satin Chrome, 643E Aged Bronze, 693/SPBLK Black Painted, and 695/SP313 Dark Bronze. For matching a run of existing openings, 626 satin chrome and 613 oil rubbed bronze are the two most commonly already in the field.
17) Is the 996K-BE heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It's rated for it. Heavy duty construction, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1, which is the top commercial grade for this hardware type, and it's a commercial-only product rather than residential-grade. Grade 1 is what a specifier writes for schools, hospitals, and public buildings where the door cycles all day.
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