Mechanical Hardware 1

Aluminum Wood Hollow Metal www.bgdistribution.ca

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Considerations
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Gauge (14,16,18,20)
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Fire Rating
Size of Glass in a Fire Rated
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Opening 1-1/2 Hour=100 sq in.
¾ hour =1296 sq in
Insulated
Steel Stiffened
Hardware Preps
Core (Particle Board, Solid) www.bgdistribution.ca

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Doors
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Hollow Metal
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Wood
Aluminum www.bgdistribution.ca

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Handing
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Door opening are handed as
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Right Hand (RH)
Left Hand (LH)
Right Hand Reverse (RHR)
Left Hand Reverse (LHR)
Hand Openings from the
Secure or “Locked Out” Side www.bgdistribution.ca

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Hinges
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Butt Hinges
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Continuous Hinges
Pivots
Specialty www.bgdistribution.ca

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Size 4-1/2” x 4” (Height x Width)
Standard Weight
Heavy Weight
Full Mortise
Half Mortise
Half Surface
Full Surface
Hinge type is stated as to where it is mounted on the door www.bgdistribution.ca

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Hinge Options
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Non Removable Pin (NRP)
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Hospital Tip
Through Wire (4, 6, 8, 10, 12)
Monitor
Specialty Hinges
Swing Clear
Raised Barrel
Spring Hinge
Double Acting www.bgdistribution.ca

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Locksets
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Mortise
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Cylindrical
Unit
Many Functions
ANSI Grade 1, 2
Many Finishes
Dead Latch Feature
Backset 2-3/8, 2-3/4, 5 www.bgdistribution.ca

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Lockset Functions
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Passage
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Privacy
Office or Entrance
Storeroom
Classroom (lockdown)
Classroom www.bgdistribution.ca

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Exit Devices
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Sometimes called “Panic Set, Crash Bar, Push Bar”
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Fire Rated vs. Non Rated
Rim
Mortise
Surface Vertical Rod (SVR)
Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR)
Dogging
Narrow Stile
Wide Stile
Mid Panel www.bgdistribution.ca

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Aluminum Door Hardware
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Designed to fit on narrow stile applications
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Backsets range from 31/32” -1-1/2”
Swing up bolts
Swing up hook locks
Latch Locks
Push Paddles www.bgdistribution.ca

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Cylinders
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Lockset
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Mortise
Rim
Removable (IC) Core
High Security-Special Machine
Rekeyable
Pin Trays
Broken Key Extractors www.bgdistribution.ca

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Door Closers
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Spring (Power) Strength 1-6
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Some are field adjustable
Surface
Concealed in the Door
Concealed in the Frame
Floor Closer www.bgdistribution.ca

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Closer Adjustments
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Sweep, Latch, Backcheck
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Delay
Spring www.bgdistribution.ca

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Door Closer Adjustments www.bgdistribution.ca

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Door Protection/Repair
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Wrap Plates
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Latch Guards
Strike Plates
Improved Security
Repair and Hide damage
Available for most applications
Finishes to match most products www.bgdistribution.ca

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Threshold, Weather Strip and Astragals
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Thresholds different width and length
Barrier Free
Thermal Break
Fire Rated
Weatherstrip sold in kits for single and pairs of doors
Door Sweeps, Auto Door Bottoms
Smoke Seal
Astragals closes space between door and frame www.bgdistribution.ca

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Miscellaneous Hardware
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Kick Plates
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Push Plates
Door Viewers
Door Stops
Hold Opens
Flush Bolts
Surface Bolts www.bgdistribution.ca

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Safety and Installation Tips
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Always read and understand the installation instructions
Always use the fasteners supplied with the product, failure to do voids the warranty
Insure that product is designed for the application and meets the Building Code
Check exterior opening for four season usage
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Fire rated doors must be self closing and latching
Fire rated openings should be check every 2-4 weeks for correct operation
Fire rated opening must be inspected annually (2012) www.bgdistribution.ca

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We offer the following training courses:
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Mechanical Hardware 1
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Basic Electrical Hardware 1
Mechanical Hardware 2
Electrical Hardware/Access Control 2
Building Codes and Standards www.bgdistribution.ca

Ottawa (ON)
21-5370 Canotek Rd
K1J 9E8
T: [613]748-7377 | 1 [888]607-0585
F: [613]748-0015
Montréal (QC)
4500 rue Molson
H1Y 0A3
T: [514]392-2555 | 1[888]819-2602
F: [514]392-1623 | 1[888]357-3820
Québec (QC)
125 rue Fortin
G1M 3M2
T: [418]682-5550 | 1[866]563-6785
F: [418]682-5522 | 1[866]563-6786
Toronto (ON)
115 Sharer Road, #2
L4L 8Z3
T: [905]265-9449 | 1[855]488-5625
F: [905]265-1097 | 1[855]488-9700 www.bgdistribution.ca