Well Laud Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device

Rim Type Push Bar 2088 — Specifications, Applications, and Ordering

The Rim Type Push Bar 2088 is engineered for aluminum storefront doors requiring dependable, code-compliant egress hardware. This narrow stile rim exit device integrates seamlessly into a wide range of aluminum profiles, delivering smooth and reliable operation for commercial environments with standard high-frequency daily use. Built with practical installation and longevity in mind, the device supports safe emergency exit while maintaining a clean, streamlined door profile—making it ideal for retail, office, healthcare, and mixed-use commercial applications.

Key Features

• Certified Life Safety Standard: UL Listed as a panic exit device, ensuring strict compliance with international fire safety and emergency egress building codes.
• Narrow Stile Door Compatibility: Optimally designed for narrow stile aluminum storefront doors with a minimum 1-3/4” (45 mm) or 2” (50 mm) stile width.
• Flexible Door Configurations: Compatible with single doors or pairs of doors utilizing a standard mullion.
• Non-Handed Architecture: Universal non-handed design allows for seamless field-reversible installation on both left and right-hand doors without structural modifications.
• Durable Aluminum Construction: Built with an extruded aluminum touch bar assembly and rugged chassis to withstand heavy, consistent daily use in commercial spaces.
• Architectural Finish Options: Available in Anodized Dark Bronze or Aluminum to seamlessly match existing storefront profiles and commercial hardware.

Technical Specifications

• Door Thickness： 1-3/4” (45 mm) standard
• Stile Width： Minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile. Fits narrow, medium, and wide stile aluminum doors.
• Handing： Non-handed, field-reversible
• Dogging Operation： Hex key dogging; mechanical latch retraction via a 1/4 turn clockwise.
• Push Bar Length： Available in standard sizes dimensioned for 36” [914.4 mm] and 48” [1,219.2 mm] door openings. Both sizes can be field cut to fit custom narrower widths.
• Materials： Extruded aluminum touch bar assembly with rugged internal components
• Finishe： Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum
• Compliance： UL Listed panic exit hardware
• Set Weight： 3.6 kg

Applications & Use Cases

• Aluminum Retail Storefronts: Ideal for narrow stile glass and aluminum doors requiring a clean, surface-mounted rim exit device that integrates smoothly into standard storefront profiles.
• High-Traffic Commercial Buildings: A dependable solution for commercial real estate, offices, and quick-service restaurants needing compliant, high-frequency emergency exit hardware to pass code inspections.
• Streamlined Renovation & Retrofit Projects: Optimized for facilities undergoing hardware replacement, where the universal non-handed design minimizes site assessment errors and significantly reduces installation time.
• Multi-Location Facility Standardization: Perfectly suited for commercial property managers standardizing panic hardware across diverse properties, accommodating various standard 36” and 48” entry widths through field-cuttable flexibility.

Installation Overview

• Pre-Installation Verification: Confirm that the door profile meets the standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] thickness and the minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width requirement prior to drilling.
• Template Alignment & Mounting: Position the chassis and centerline accurately, then mount the device head, touch bar, and standard rim strike according to the provided installation template.
• Mechanical Operational Check: Depress the touch bar multiple times to ensure smooth mechanical actuation, proper latch bolt extension, and secure, unobstructed engagement with the rim strike.
• Hex Key Dogging Adjustment: To engage the mechanical dogging function for business hours, fully depress the touch bar, hold, and turn the hex dogging key 1/4 turn clockwise to keep the latch retracted.

Packaging & Delivery

• Origin: Taiwan
• Lead time: 50 days after deposit
• Packaging: 1 set per box; 4 boxes per carton
• Included: Panic bar, screws pack, installation instruction sheet
• Custom Packaging: Available upon request to specified requirements

Why Choose Model 2088 Rim Type Push Bar

• UL Listed Life Safety: Fully UL Listed as standard panic hardware, ensuring full compliance with international fire and emergency egress building codes.
• Narrow Stile Integration: Engineered for aluminum storefront doors to fit narrow door profiles with a minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width.
• Non-Handed Efficiency: The universal field-reversible design allows for immediate left or right-hand on-site adjustment, simplifying inventory and installation.
• Extruded Aluminum Longevity: Constructed with an extruded aluminum touch bar and robust internal mechanisms for stable performance in high-frequency commercial use.
• Versatile Dimensioning & Configuration Flexibility: Available in standard 36” and 48” lengths with field-cuttable flexibility, the device provides direct compatibility with a wide range of custom entry widths on single doors or paired doors utilizing a mullion.

Buyer Considerations

• Verify Stile Width: Ensure the aluminum door profile provides a minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width to accommodate the device head and standard rim strike mounting.
• Confirm Door Thickness: Verify that the storefront door profile meets the standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] thickness specification before ordering.
• Select Finishing Option: Choose between Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum to match existing storefront architectural hardware.
• Establish Maintenance Schedules: Plan regular mechanical inspections and fastening checks to ensure long-term operational performance in high-frequency locations.
• Verify Application Type: Ensure the device is installed on non-fire-rated storefront doors where mechanical hex key dogging is permitted by local building codes.