Push bar doors, also known as panic bars or crash bars, are essential safety devices designed to provide easy egress during emergencies. However, there are legitimate reasons you might need to lock one temporarily—for after-hours security, during specific events, or for maintenance. Many push bar models from leading push bar manufacturers feature a discreet locking function that requires an Allen key (hex key). This guide will walk you through the process safely and correctly.

A Practical Buying Guide for Wholesalers, Door Manufacturers, and Project BuyersIn commercial and fire-rated building projects, door hardware must function as a complete, certified system, not as individual components. Selecting and configuring the right fire door hardware package is critical to p

The European construction market places strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, product performance, and fire safety. For commercial and fire-rated buildings, door hardware must meet strict CE marking requirements and comply with relevant EN standards before entering the market.For importers, dist

When it comes to building safety, few components are as critical—or as misunderstood—as the hardware on your exit doors. You’ve likely seen the horizontal bars on doors in shopping malls, hospitals, and theaters. You might know them as "panic bars," "crash bars," or "push bars." But does every fire exit door require one?

If you manage a commercial building, a school, or a public facility, you are likely familiar with the horizontal bars across your exit doors. Known as panic bars, crash bars, or door push bars, these devices are essential for safety compliance. But a common question arises for building managers and security personnel: How do you lock a push bar door from the inside without violating safety codes?

In many existing commercial buildings, door hardware was originally selected based on basic functionality and cost, rather than fire safety and long-term regulatory compliance. However, as building codes become stricter and fire safety awareness increases, upgrading door hardware from ordinary comme

Have you ever walked past a commercial building and wondered how those large, horizontal metal bars on the doors actually work? More importantly, if their primary job is to let people out quickly during an emergency, how do you keep unwanted visitors in?

You have likely seen them thousands of times in schools, hospitals, theaters, and office buildings. They are the horizontal metal bars running across the middle of heavy commercial doors. Known as panic bars, crash bars, or door push bars, these devices serve a critical life-saving function: allowing people to exit a building quickly during an emergency without fumbling for a lock or handle.

Have you ever walked past a commercial building and wondered how those large, horizontal metal bars on the doors actually work? More importantly, if their primary job is to let people out quickly during an emergency, how do you keep unwanted visitors in?

Commercial Door Hardware Procurement Checklist for ContractorsA Professional Buying Guide for Commercial Projects and Fire-Rated ApplicationsFor contractors involved in commercial and fire-rated building projects, door hardware procurement is a critical decision point that directly impacts project c