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Hardware terminology defines push plate as a plate placed on the lock stile of a door at the point receiving the most contact in everyday usage.
Push plates are placed at a height on the door where you are most likely to push […]
What Is The Main Purpose of A Push & Pull Plate ?
0 Comments Published by Ralph December 12th, 2007 in General(A) The push plate helps to protect the door of physical damage that could be caused by a hand or arm coming in contact with the door while pushing the door open. The pull plate is normally the same push plate with a handle added in order to pull the door open. These plates also […]
Where On My Door Should The Plates Be Placed ?
0 Comments Published by Ralph October 25th, 2007 in General(A) To the best of our knowledge their is not a standard height for mounting the push & pull plates. Just mount it at a comfortable height where most people are likely to reach out at. Hope this helps.
I Have A Large Commercial Door How big Do These Plates Come ?
0 Comments Published by Ralph October 25th, 2007 in General(A) The decorative plates are available up to 23′ long. Now if you need larger plates we can get almost any size needed. They would be a flat piece of Brass or Stainless material cut to size. They could come in most of the available finishes. Very similar to a kickplate turned sideways.
(A) The bronze plates are only available in a Bronze Patina & Brushed Nickel. But the solid brass plates are available in Polished Brass , Antique Brass , Oil Rubbed Bronze , Pewter , Polished Nickel , Satin Nickel , Copy Chrome , Venetian Bronze , Weathered Flat Black & Weathered Rust.
(A) The plates are generally from 5/16″ up to 1/2″ thick, depending on the plate.
Can A Push Plate Be Used On A Sliding Door ?
0 Comments Published by Ralph October 25th, 2007 in General(A) It could be used but you will need to make sure the plates does not obstruct the function or movement of the door it self.
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