Well Laud Surface Vertical Rod Panic Bar

Surface Vertical Rod Touch Bar Exit Device 7401 — Technical Specifications, Applications, and Ordering

The Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) Touch Bar Exit Device 7401 is a UL-listed, two-point panic hardware solution engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum framed doors and commercial emergency openings. Featuring a highly adaptable surface vertical rod system with top and bottom dead-latching chassis, this device provides robust two-point perimeter locking, instantaneous emergency egress, and dependable automatic closure for high-traffic environments where rapid, efficient surface-mount installation is prioritized.

Designed to meet rigorous life-safety codes for commercial storefronts, retail facilities, and public access entrances, the Model 7401 provides contractors, architectural hardware distributors, and door specifiers with a durable, field-sizeable, and fully compliant surface-mounted exit solution.

Key Features

• Adaptable Surface Vertical Rod Layout: Configured with a surface-mounted rod design that establishes stable, two-point perimeter locking at the top frame and finished floor, simplifying field adjustments compared to concealed alternatives.
• UL-Listed Certified Safety: Fully certified and compliant with UL life-safety standards, ensuring instant emergency egress performance under commercial and institutional evacuation conditions.
• Narrow Stile Architectural Compatibility: Specifically engineered to fit onto standard 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum framed entrances without encroaching on the glass profile.
• Secure Dead-Latching Mechanism: Features specialized top and bottom dead-latching chassis that deadlock when the door is closed, preventing unauthorized exterior tampering or latches from being pried open.
• Field-Sizeable Optimization: The extruded aluminum touch bar and housing rail can be cut down to length directly on-site, allowing the device to flexibly adapt to narrower, custom-sized door openings without requiring factory re-ordering.
• Universal Non-Handed Design: Engineered with a fully non-handed mechanical internal linkage, minimizing installation human error and reducing inventory warehousing complexity for distributors.
• Streamlined Mechanical Dogging: Equipped with a dependable flathead key dogging mechanism, allowing maintenance staff to hold the touch bar depressed for smooth, unrestricted two-way pedestrian traffic.

Technical Specifications

• Certification & Compliance: UL Listed Panic Hardware for life-safety compliance.
• Standard Door Width: Fits standard 36” (914 mm) wide doors; field-sizeable for narrower profile widths. (Note: Custom rail lengths are available upon request to accommodate alternative door widths).
• Door Height Adaptability: Accommodates standard 84” (2133 mm) doors; vertical rods extendable up to 106” with optional rod extensions.
• Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4” to 2” (45 mm – 50 mm) commercial profile doors.
• Minimum Stile Width: 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum or storefront glass profiles.
• Top & Bottom Latch Mechanism: Stainless Steel dead-latching chassis with secure automatic locking functionality.
• Mounting Centerline: 39-17/32” (1004 mm) from finished floor to device centerline.
• Handing Configuration: Fully Universal, Non-Handed internal mechanical linkage.
• Mechanical Dogging: Depress touch bar completely; utilize flathead dogging key and rotate 90 degrees (1/4 turn) clockwise to hold latch bolts retracted.
• Primary Materials:
• • Touch Bar & Mounting Rail: Premium-grade extruded aluminum.
• • Chassis Heads & End Caps: High-tensile die-cast zinc alloy.
• • Vertical Rods: Solid steel internal connection rods paired with extruded aluminum protection covers.
• Architectural Finish Options: Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Clear Aluminum.
• Net Set Weight: 5.25 kgs / set.

Applications & Use Cases

• Narrow Stile Commercial Storefronts: Optimized specifically for modern 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum framed entrances and glass storefront doors, aligning perfectly with constrained profiles while providing clean structural integration.
• Perimeter Security for Retail & Commercial Facilities: Highly suitable for retail centers, corporate office buildings, and commercial warehouses that require robust, two-point perimeter security via top and bottom latch locking mechanisms.
• High-Traffic Institutional Openings: The ideal non-handed life-safety solution for high-pedestrian corridors in schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, and public transportation facilities requiring dependable, UL-compliant emergency egress.
• Fast-Track Surface-Mounted Retrofits: A practical and highly cost-effective upgrade choice for maintenance teams looking to replace failing hardware or outdated single-point locks during storefront renovations without complex internal door modifications.

Entry & Accessory Options

• Lever Trim: Available for entrance or passage functions, allowing controlled access from the exterior side of the door.
• Rim Cylinder: Required for keyed entry functionality; compatible with standard commercial Rim cylinders.

Installation Overview

• Verify Architectural Dimensions: Confirm door thickness, narrow stile profile width, and vertical door height compatibility before pre-drilling or cutting any hardware components.
• Mount the Main Touch Bar Body: Align the reference centerline template, drill corresponding holes, and secure the main mechanical chassis and touch bar assembly firmly onto the lock stile.
• Install Top & Bottom Chassis: Position and fasten the top and bottom dead-latching chassis with screws based on the upper frame and finished floor strike alignments.
• Integrate Vertical Rod Linkage: Assemble the vertical transmission rods, connecting them securely into the main, top, and bottom chassis linkages.
• Calibrate Latch & Rod Alignment: Adjust the vertical rod lengths to guarantee that both top and bottom latches extend out completely, then tighten the securing screws once fully calibrated.
• Execute Comprehensive Testing: Slide the aluminum rod protection covers into place, secure all chassis covers, and test the push rail mechanical release and flathead key dogging functionality.

Packaging & Delivery

• Packaging: 1 set per box; 4 boxes per carton
• Box Contents: Panic bar, screws pack, 2 adjustable rods with covers, top and bottom latch with cover, installation sheets, hinge end cover
• Lead time: 50 days after receiving deposit
• Sales method: Export and manufacture
• Origin: Taiwan
• Customized Packaging: Special packing requests are available upon request.

Why Choose the 7401 Surface Vertical Rod Panic Bar

• Robust Two-Point Perimeter Defense: Engineered with a specialized surface vertical rod system featuring top and bottom dead-latching chassis, delivering reliable multi-point compression and automatic secure locking that outclasses standard single-point latch systems.
• Universal Non-Handed Inventory Efficiency: The fully symmetrical, non-handed mechanical internal linkage eliminates ordering errors, simplifies on-site installation, and allows global distributors to optimize turnover while reducing warehouse stocking requirements.
• Mullion-Free Double Door Entrances: Ideal for pairs of doors without a center mullion. The surface top and bottom dead-latching mechanism secures the door leaves directly to the upper frame and finished floor, maintaining a completely clear opening when both leaves are fully open.
• Solid-Core & Custom Door Adaptability: Suitable for 100% solid-core wood or metal doors that lack internal channels for concealed vertical rods. The surface-mounted layout provides secure top and bottom latching independently of standard door framing profiles.
• Code-Compliant Life-Safety Assurance: Fully UL-listed as certified panic hardware, ensuring instant, unhindered emergency egress performance under commercial evacuation conditions and full compliance with building safety codes.
• Narrow Stile Architectural Integration: Tailored precisely to fit standard 1-3/4” (45 mm) narrow stile aluminum storefront doors and glass framing systems, ensuring secure structural fastening without encroaching on the architectural glass profile.

Buyer Considerations

• Opening Dimension Verification: Confirm the specific door width and height dimensions of the installation site prior to ordering. Ensure that the device rail length and vertical rod configurations are selected to match the actual opening clearance.
• Minimum Stile Profile Check: Verify that the commercial door features a minimum narrow stile profile width of 1-3/4” (45 mm) to guarantee adequate mounting clearance for the T-shaped main chassis head.
• Exterior Trim & Cylinder Compatibility: When implementing exterior entry functions, verify the tailpiece length and locking cams of the chosen lever trims or thumbpiece pull trims to ensure precise mechanical coupling with the universal, non-handed internal linkage.
• Surface Strike Clearance: Ensure the upper door frame and finished floor layout have sufficient clearance to accept the top and bottom strike plates, allowing the dead-latching chassis to engage and deadlock smoothly without dragging.
• Architectural Hardware Finish Matching: Specify either anodized dark bronze or clear anodized aluminum finishes during procurement to maintain consistent aesthetic coordination with existing storefront framing and perimeter closers.