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Von Duprin 050516 Top Latch Kit for 33/35/98/99 Series Exit Devices

Von Duprin 050516 Top Latch Kit for 33/35/98/99 Series Exit Devices

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Von Duprin 050516 Top Latch Kit for 33/35/98/99 Series Exit Devices

Commercial-Grade Replacement Latch Component for Von Duprin Exit Device Series

The Von Duprin 050516 Top Latch Kit is a genuine replacement part designed for use with Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 Series exit devices. This commercial-grade kit provides the essential top latch assembly needed to restore proper function and performance to compatible exit device installations. Engineered to Von Duprin's Grade 1 standards, this replacement component ensures continued reliable operation in demanding commercial door hardware applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Series Compatibility: Designed specifically for Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 Series exit devices, ensuring precise fit and reliable integration with existing hardware.
  • Grade 1 Quality: Meets Grade 1 performance standards for commercial-grade durability and dependability in high-traffic environments.
  • Genuine Replacement Part: Authentic Von Duprin replacement component that restores original manufacturer specifications and performance to the parent exit device.
  • Commercial Application Ready: Engineered for commercial door hardware installations where consistent, code-compliant exit device operation is required.
  • Simplified Restoration: Kit format provides the necessary top latch components to efficiently return an exit device to full operational status, minimizing downtime.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Series: 33/35/98/99 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: Replacement Parts
  • 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 manufactured to Grade 1 commercial standards, delivering the precision fit and reliable performance that professional installers and facility managers depend on. The 050516 Top Latch Kit is a genuine Von Duprin replacement component, ensuring your 33/35/98/99 Series exit device is restored to its original operating specifications. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable, code-compliant egress performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
33/35/98/99 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:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 050516 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit actually do on a 33/35/98/99 exit device?
It's the top latch assembly for a Von Duprin vertical rod exit device in the 33, 35, 98 or 99 Series. It's the part that engages the strike at the head of the frame, so when a device stops latching at the top, or the top latch is worn or damaged, this kit puts that end back in service without replacing the whole device. It is a replacement component, not a complete exit device.
2) My exit device latches at the bottom but not the top. Do I need a whole new exit device?
Usually not. On a Von Duprin 33, 35, 98 or 99 vertical rod device, a top end that won't hold is most often the top latch itself, and the 050516 kit replaces that assembly on its own. Rule out rod adjustment and a shifted top strike first, because both mimic a failed latch. If the bottom rod and the pushbar mechanism are working, the latch kit is the repair, not a replacement device.
3) I run a building with a mix of exit device brands. Can a Von Duprin top latch kit go into an Accentra or Falcon device?
No. Top latch assemblies are series-specific. The 050516 works on Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 devices only. For an Accentra 7110 or 7120 device, the matching part is the Accentra 7110/7120 top latch replacement component, and the 7110F version has its own top latch part. If you're carrying spares across a mixed fleet, stock by device series, not by fitting one brand's latch into another's chassis.
4) What is the equivalent top latch replacement part for an Accentra exit device instead of the Von Duprin 050516?
The Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit is built for Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 Series exit devices, so it is matched to that chassis rather than to another maker's device. For an Accentra device, the top latch replacement components are the 7110/7120 part (Accentra 60-7010-0049-999) and the 7110F part (Accentra 60-7010-0050-999), each named for the Accentra device family it serves. Match the part to the device family stamped on the exit device you are repairing.
5) The top rod on my concealed vertical rod device is the problem, not the latch. Is the 050516 the right part?
No. The Von Duprin 050516 is a top latch kit for 33/35/98/99 Series devices. If the failing piece is the vertical rod itself, that is a different component: the Falcon 610061 is a 24 Series Monarch concealed vertical top rod for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices. Rods and top latches are separate service items, so identify which one is out of adjustment before ordering.
6) Is the Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit a genuine OEM part or an aftermarket copy?
Genuine Von Duprin. It's the manufacturer's own replacement top latch for the 33/35/98/99 Series, built to the same Grade 1 commercial standard as the device it goes into. That matters on a device under an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 spec: substituting a non-OEM latch is the kind of change a spec inspector will flag.
7) Is a top latch kit the same thing as a top rod, or do I need both?
They're different parts. The top rod is the vertical rod that carries motion from the pushbar up the door; the top latch is the assembly at the head that actually engages the strike. A worn latch does not require a new rod, and a bent or wrong-length rod is not fixed by a latch kit. On the Von Duprin side, the 050516 is the latch. Rods are ordered separately and are series and door-height specific, the way the Falcon 610061 concealed vertical top rod is tied to its own F-25-C and F-25-CWDC devices.
8) I'm repairing a pair of doors with vertical rod devices. Do I need one 050516 or two?
One per device leaf. Each vertical rod exit device has its own top latch, so a pair of doors with a device on each leaf takes two kits. Repairing both leaves at once is worth doing when the openings are the same age, since a top latch that has worn out on one leaf of a high traffic pair is usually not far behind on the other.
9) My double doors keep having latching trouble at the top. Would a mullion be a better fix than replacing latch parts?
Different problem, different fix. If the top latch on a Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 vertical rod device is worn, the 050516 kit is the repair. If the real issue is that the pair has no center support and the leaves flex or misalign under load, a removable mullion changes the opening: it lets you run rim devices that latch into the mullion instead of into the head and floor, which takes vertical rods out of the picture entirely. The Falcon 4023 steel mullion covers that conversion for double door exit device applications, with Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers available for mullion installations. That's a bigger change than a latch kit, so it's a call for a persistent alignment problem, not a single worn part.
10) Which top latch part goes with a fire-rated Accentra 7110F versus the standard 7110/7120?
Accentra splits the two: 60-7010-0050-999 is the top latch replacement component for the 7110F, while 60-7010-0049-999 covers the 7110/7120. Both are carried with a fire rating of No, as is the Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit, so confirm the labeled device assembly meets your opening's requirement before ordering any of the three as a repair part.
11) I have a pair of doors and the inactive leaf will not stay secure. Do I need a top latch kit?
Not necessarily. A top latch kit such as the Von Duprin 050516 restores latching on the device itself. If the issue is that a double-door opening has no fixed stopping point, the part that addresses it is a mullion: the Falcon 4023 is a steel mullion for double door exit device applications, and the Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers are exit device accessories for mullion installations. Those solve the opening, not the device latch.
12) Is a Falcon deadlatch replacement part an alternative to a Von Duprin exit device top latch kit?
They serve different hardware. The Falcon 23981160 is a T Series 2-3/8 inch square corner deadlatch replacement part, sized to a lock's latch prep. The Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit serves 33/35/98/99 Series exit devices as a Grade 1 commercial replacement part. A deadlatch will not substitute into an exit device chassis.
13) Is the Von Duprin 050516 top latch kit suitable for a high traffic commercial opening like a school or hospital corridor?
Yes, that's what it's for. The kit is a commercial, Grade 1 component, the durability tier used on schools, healthcare corridors, offices, retail and government buildings. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA commercial rating, which is the level normally specified for egress doors that cycle hard every day. It is not a residential part.
14) Will an Arrow rim housing fix an exit device that is not latching at the top?
No. The Arrow 16RCR-27 is an SFIC rim housing, 6/7-pin, for 24/25 Series hardware, and it addresses the cylinder side of an opening rather than the latching mechanism. To restore top latching on a Von Duprin 33/35/98/99 Series device, the 050516 top latch kit is the commercial replacement component for that job.
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Does the Von Duprin 050516 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Von Duprin 050516 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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