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D&D Hardware — Your Reliable Partner for Certified Commercial & Fire-Rated Door Hardware Solutions.

We help fire door manufacturers, commercial building suppliers, and project contractors worldwide source CE, UL, ANSI, and BHMA certified door hardware with stable quality, professional technical support, and complete project solutions.
From fire-rated hinges and locks to panic exit devices and door closers, D&D delivers hardware designed for safety, compliance, and long-term performance in demanding commercial environments.

 

WHY CHOOSE US?

International Certificated Products

Products tested to the international industry standards, including  BS EN, CE, UL, ANSI and BHMA, adapt to market conditions,  10 Year Mechanical Guarantee.

Global Expertise Knowledge

Qualified experienced team who can help our customers find the  right solution most suitable for their Needs, dedicated to a  mutually-rewarding, long-term relationship.

Direct Supply Chain, Manufacturer

We are a  SGS audit factory, over  18 years manufacturing experience  in architectural hardware, competitive pricing in your market can  help you get more profit.

Innovative Solutions

Own Design team, custom made solutions always possible, we always strive to add value and adapt to client market.

PROJECT SOLUTIONS

D&D fire rated door hardware comply to ANSI, BHMA, UL and BS EN/CE, Suitable for Residential Building, Office Building, Education, Healthcare, Hotel, Government applications. We can supply international branded quality at factory cost with mechanical guarantee and after sales service.
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Education  
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MAIN MARKETS

South Asia
Middle East
Western Europe
Nordic
North America
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THE WORKING PROCESS

Hardware for Metal doors, Wooden Doors & Fire Rated Doors etc

Door Opening Solutions

D&D products comply to BS EN, CE, UL, ANSI and BHMA, Suitable for Education, Healthcare,Hotel, Government , Apartment Building, Hospitality and Commercial applications.

02  |    DOOR SOLUTIONS

D&D HARDWARE a ISO 9001 certified factory,has over 18 years' experiences manufacturing door hardware for Metal Doors,Wooden Doors & Fire Door in China, Our main products are SS Door Hinges, Door Locks, Lever Handles,   Door Closers, Exit Devices, Door Stopers, Door Bolts and Door Accessories etc, not only door hardware but also Door Opening solution.


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    D&D Hardware is a treat to work with for corporate projects! They understand your budget and help you stick to your renovation schedule. Thank you for the friendly service.
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What should a buyer expect beyond a product quotation?<\/h2>

A low price on a commercial mortise lock tells you little about what will arrive on the second order. For a project, door factory program or distribution range, you need to know which model was quoted, which configuration is covered by its listing, what is included in the set and whether the same specification can be reproduced.<\/p>

We manufacture commercial door hardware at D&D. In this part of the UL Fire Rated Commercial Door Hardware Procurement Center, we explain what we would put on the table for a buyer reviewing a UL listed mortise lock supplier. These are practical questions to ask us as well as any other source. They are especially useful before a model enters an approved list or repeat purchasing program.<\/p>

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Can the supplier identify the exact certified lock?<\/h2>

Our American standard door lock range includes the following fire-rating reference: Door Lock — UL 10C Fire Rated 3 Hours, File No. R40901. This is a starting point for verification, not a statement that every lock we sell or every possible configuration is covered. Ask us for the exact model and current documentation that applies to your required function, trim and installation conditions. You can then compare the information with UL Product iQ and the project’s approved opening.<\/p>

Keep the model and listing evidence together in your purchasing record. A certificate image in a sales presentation is less useful if it cannot be matched to the lock being quoted. The fire rating of one hardware item also does not establish the rating or acceptability of the complete door assembly.<\/p>

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Can the manufacturer explain what is actually included?<\/h2>

A mortise lock quotation should state whether the case, faceplate, strike, levers, cylinder, fasteners and installation instructions are included. Confirm the function and finish for each line. If a buyer compares a lock case alone with a complete lockset, the unit prices are not comparable.<\/p>

We can discuss dimensions and compatibility using a product drawing and the intended door preparation. For a door manufacturer, the case pocket and strike are often more consequential than a catalog image. We ask for the door thickness, backset, trim and cylinder requirements early, so a technical difference can be raised before samples or production are approved.<\/p>

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What evidence shows that repeat orders will match the approval?<\/h2>

Ask how the supplier connects an approved sample to a production order. At a minimum, the record should identify the model and function, drawing revision, finish, key components, packaging and any buyer-specific marking. When a later order is placed, both parties can refer to the same record instead of reconstructing a specification from email history.<\/p>

We work with buyers on project supply and repeat commercial hardware orders. A useful agreement states what will be checked before shipment and how proposed changes to a component, dimension or finish will be communicated. If a change affects listing scope or an approved door preparation, it should be reviewed before production release. A promise that products will “stay the same” has limited value without a controlled reference.<\/p>

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Which quality checks matter to a B2B buyer?<\/h2>

Ask for checks tied to the lock you will receive, rather than a general assurance about quality. Critical points may include case and faceplate dimensions, latch operation, lever movement, strike fit, finish, function identification and carton contents. The exact inspection plan depends on the model and order volume. A first article or approved sample can provide a common physical reference.<\/p>

For a distributor, clear model and function labels reduce warehouse picking mistakes. For a door factory, dimensional consistency affects pre-cut doors. For a contractor, a missing strike or mismatched function can delay installation. Tell us which failure would create the largest cost in your operation; that helps focus the order confirmation and inspection details.<\/p>

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How should documentation move with the product?<\/h2>

The information needed for a project submittal should be available before the purchase order is finalized: model identification, function description, dimensions, applicable listing information and installation instructions. Keep document versions tied to the product revision. If several functions share a similar case, identify them separately rather than sending one generic page for the whole range.<\/p>

At delivery, product and carton identification should let the receiving team match the shipment to the approved order. This is particularly important when cartons are delivered to several floors, warehouses or job sites. We can discuss packaging and labeling requirements during quotation so they are included in the commercial scope, not discovered after production.<\/p>

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What can be customized without making unsupported UL claims?<\/h2>

OEM buyers often need private-label cartons, local SKU labels or a preferred finish. Other requests may change the lock itself. We separate packaging and commercial presentation from modifications to the certified product. Any proposed alteration to the lock case, latch, material, function or other relevant component needs a technical review and confirmation of its effect on the applicable listing before we describe the resulting product as UL covered.<\/p>

Give us the requested change in writing and identify whether it is essential for your market or simply preferred. We can then explain what is feasible and what must be verified. A custom logo or carton should never be used to obscure the product identity needed for certification checks or later replacement.<\/p>

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What commercial terms should be settled before a trial order?<\/h2>

Agree on the exact model and inclusions, sample approval, minimum quantity, production lead time, packing unit, delivery terms and a process for reporting shortages or nonconforming goods. If repeat supply is the goal, discuss forecast versus firm orders and how future model changes will be communicated. A modest trial order can test the documentation and receiving process as well as the lock itself.<\/p>

As a fire door hardware manufacturer, we can provide a direct technical and production conversation across mortise locks and related commercial hardware. We still expect a buyer to verify the specific model and project requirements independently. The best long-term arrangement is one in which both sides know precisely what is approved, what is being produced and what evidence will accompany it.<\/p>

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What are the most common buyer questions?<\/h2>

The following answers cover frequent questions about a UL fire rated mortise lock manufacturing relationship.<\/p>

Is file R40901 enough to approve a lock for any fire door?<\/p>

No. Check the exact model and listing conditions, then confirm the entire specified door assembly and application<\/p><\/div>

Can buyers order only the lock case?<\/p>

Ask us to quote that scope explicitly. Confirm who supplies the compatible strike, trim, cylinder and required installation components.<\/p><\/div>

Does D&D support private-label packaging?<\/p>

We can discuss packaging and labeling requirements. Product changes that may affect certification need separate technical review.<\/p><\/div>

How can buyers control a repeat order?<\/p>

Keep the approved model, sample or drawing revision, function, finish, components and packing details as the reorder reference.<\/p><\/div>

Should buyers request a sample before a larger purchase?<\/p>

A sample is useful when dimensions, operation or finish must be confirmed against an approved door preparation or product specification.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Where does the contractor’s responsibility begin?<\/h2>

The contractor buys the lock that the project can approve, install and hand over. That job is wider than choosing a UL listed product. The tender hardware schedule may contain incomplete functions, conflicting door preparations or a quantity that no longer matches the latest drawings. A purchasing team that sends the schedule straight to production can inherit all three problems.<\/p>

The architect or hardware consultant establishes the required opening; the contractor reconciles it with the manufacturer’s quote, door preparation and construction sequence.<\/p>

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Which gaps in the tender documents call for an RFI?<\/h2>

Compare the door schedule, hardware sets, fire door labels and current architectural drawings by opening number. Raise a request for information when a lock function is absent, the specified cylinder or lever trim conflicts with the hardware set, the door thickness is unclear, or the pair of doors lacks a complete latching arrangement. Confirm whether the lock is supplied by the door factory, hardware subcontractor or general contractor; duplicate procurement is a common scope problem.<\/p>

The RFI should show door numbers, conflicting references and a proposed resolution. Keep the approved response in the submittal record.<\/p>

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How can the contractor price a complete mortise lock set?<\/h2>

Ask each bidder to state precisely what the price includes: lock case, faceplate, strike, levers or trim, cylinder, fasteners, finish and packaging. Keying and master-key work may sit with a separate contractor; identify that boundary in the quote. Count the opening-specific lock functions, not just the total number of doors. A storeroom function delivered where a classroom function was approved is still the wrong item even if it fits the cutout.<\/p>

Compare the complete installed scope, order minimum, freight and lead time. An alternate that changes function or preparation needs approval before its lower price counts as a saving.<\/p>

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What proof should accompany a proposed UL 10C lock?<\/h2>

D&D Hardware, a fire door hardware manufacturer, identifies its relevant commercial mortise lock range under UL 10C file R40901<\/span>, with models rated up to three hours. Ask for current model-level listing evidence and installation information for the exact configuration quoted. Check the record through UL Product iQ and compare it with the door assembly and approved hardware set. A file number on its own does not establish that every finish, function or door application is covered.<\/p>

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Put the model, function, certification reference and document revision on the submittal cover sheet. The fire rating of the lock and the fire rating of the full installed opening are different matters. The door and frame listing, other hardware and installation conditions must also be satisfied.<\/p>

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When should the door factory and lock manufacturer sign off on preparation?<\/h2>

Do it before production of the prepared door leaf or lock batch. Send a dimensioned lock and strike drawing to the door manufacturer, and confirm the door thickness, backset, case pocket, faceplate, spindle position, cylinder interface and frame strike. On paired doors, have the responsible parties review the whole meeting-stile condition. Record the accepted drawing revision and the party that approved it.<\/p>

A physical sample may be useful for a first-of-type opening or a large repeat quantity. It should confirm fit and operation against the approved drawing, not replace drawing approval. If the door factory revises its cutout, hold the related lock release until compatibility is confirmed.<\/p>

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How should approved locks be released for phased construction?<\/h2>

Freeze the approved model and function against each door number, then plan releases by floor, building or installation phase. Supply the manufacturer with a release schedule that distinguishes firm quantities from forecasts. Include the date required on site, receiving location, carton identification and any agreed spare quantity. A forecast is useful for production planning but should not be mistaken for an authorized purchase.<\/p>

D&D can coordinate documentation and production for repeat commercial fire door hardware orders when the approved specification and releases are clear. Ask for a change notice if a component, dimension, finish or packaging label will differ from the approved sample. Review its impact before accepting the next batch. That is where a direct relationship with a fire door hardware manufacturer helps a contractor maintain continuity across phases.<\/p>

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What should the site team inspect when the shipment arrives?<\/h2>

Match cartons to the purchase order and release number before distributing locks to installers. Check model and function markings, quantity, finish, strike and trim inclusion, visible damage and the enclosed instructions. Segregate similar looking functions; a storeroom and classroom lock can be difficult to distinguish after the boxes are discarded. Photograph shortages or damage with carton labels visible and report them promptly.<\/p>

Keep a record by door number of installed products and any approved change. At closeout, provide the documentation required by the project, including the final model list and applicable instructions. This connects the installed lock to the original submittal and makes a later replacement order more reliable.<\/p>

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How should a contractor deal with a late substitution?<\/h2>

A shortage near handover does not authorize a silent switch to a visually similar lock. Identify the affected openings and compare the proposed alternative’s function, dimensions, listing scope, trim and door preparation. Send the change to the design team and other required approvers before installation. If the door is already cut, confirm that the proposed hardware can be installed without an unapproved field modification to the rated assembly.<\/p>

Retain the approved substitution, revised drawing, quantity and delivery confirmation. This prevents a purchasing fix from becoming a failed inspection or an incorrectly operating door.<\/p>

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What questions do contractors ask most often?<\/h2>

These short answers address common handoff points in commercial UL mortise lock purchasing.<\/p>

Can a contractor release production before the lock submittal is approved?<\/p>

Only if the contract permits it and the contractor accepts the risk. For a prepared fire door, the approved model and drawing should be confirmed before release.<\/p><\/div>

Does UL 10C file R40901 cover any lock bearing the D&D name?<\/p>

No. Verify the exact model and conditions in current listing information; the file number is a reference for checking, not a blanket approval.<\/p><\/div>

Who should confirm the mortise pocket and strike?<\/p>

The door and frame manufacturer and hardware team should work from the same approved dimensioned drawing before preparation.<\/p><\/div>

What belongs on a phased delivery release?<\/p>

List door or hardware-set references, approved model and function, finish, quantity, carton identification, destination and required date.<\/p><\/div>

What should happen when the delivered function differs from the approved schedule?<\/p>

Quarantine the affected item, document the discrepancy and obtain the correct product or a formally approved substitution before installation.<\/p><\/div>

What should the final purchase record show?<\/p>

The final record should connect each opening to its approved lock model, function, UL documentation, preparation drawing, purchase release and received quantity. Contractors can then show what was ordered and installed, while D&D has a defined manufacturing reference for any balance delivery or later replacement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

UL Fire Rated Mortise Lock Procurement Guide for Contractors
Where does the contractor’s responsibility begin?The contractor buys the lock that the project can approve, install and hand over. That job is wider than choosing a UL listed product. The tender hardware schedule may contain incomplete functions, conflicting door preparations or a quantity that no l
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Quick answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

D&D Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 140th Canton Fair (第140届广交会) from October 15–19 in Hall B, Booth 10.1K07. Visitors can inspect UL, CE, ANSI, and BHMA certified door hardware in person, review test documentation, and discuss OEM and project-specific requirements directly with the factory team.<\/p>

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Sourcing fire-rated door hardware from overseas suppliers carries a familiar risk: the sample looks right, the paperwork looks right, and then the container arrives with mismatched file numbers or unlabeled cartons. The best way to close that gap is to see the product, the certificates, and the people behind them in the same room. That's exactly the opportunity D&D Hardware is offering at the 140th Canton Fair.<\/p>

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Where to find D&D Hardware at the 140th Canton Fair<\/h2>

D&D Hardware will be exhibiting in Hall B, Booth 10.1K07<\/strong>, running October 15–19<\/strong>. The booth will feature a hands-on display of the company's core product lines, including fire-rated door hinges, mortise locks, panic exit devices, door closers, lock cylinders, and lever handles, all built to BS EN, CE, UL, ANSI, and BHMA standards.<\/p>

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For buyers who have read D&D's own guidance on procurement risk, including how to verify a supplier's UL 10C and UL 305 panic hardware certifications, this booth is designed to answer exactly those questions on the spot. Bring a UL File Number, a project spec sheet, or a sample that failed inspection elsewhere. The technical team will be on-site to walk through it with you.<\/p>

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Why an in-person visit matters more than a product catalog<\/h2>

Cross-border hardware procurement rarely fails because of price. It fails because of gaps that only show up after the container has shipped: a closer with a file number that does not match the approval sheet, or cartons labeled in a format the destination customs office rejects. A catalog page cannot resolve that. A conversation with the factory's technical and export teams can.<\/p>

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At the booth, buyers can:<\/p>