Keys and Keying
Pro-Able can create keying systems both in-house and in partner with industry leading manufacturers. This allows us to easily integrate with existing systems, or to create new, user-friendly systems designed around your needs.Hinges
A hinge is a device consisting of two metal plates joined by a pin. The pin fits through the knuckles in the barrel, holding the two leaves together. There are 4 basic hinge mounting types to choose from:- Full mortise hinge: This is the most commonly used type. One leaf is mortised into hinge stile of the door, and the other leaf is mortised in the hinge jamb of the frame
- Half mortise hinge: With this type of hinge, one leaf is mortised into the hinge stile of the door, and the other leaf is surface mounted onto the face of the frame.
- Full surface hinge: Both leaves of this type are surface mounted to the door, and the frame.
- Half surface hinge: The half surface hinge has one leaf surfaced mounted onto the door, and the other leaf is mortised in the hinge jamb of the frame.
Conventional hinges are the most commonly used hinges.







Options available for hinges:
Many finishes, and sizes are available. Non-Removable Pin (NRP). A set screw inserted in the barrel, securing the hinge pin, so that when the hinge is closed, the pin cannot be removed. Commonly used on exterior doors

- Incorrect type of hinge selected
- Incorrect weight of hinge selected
- Improper installation
Click here for more information on Hager Companies Conventional, and Continuous hinge products.
> Click here for more information on McKinney Conventional, Continuous hinge, and pivot products.
Click here for more information on Ives Conventional, and Pivot products.
Click here for more information on Canaropa Conventional, and Double acting products. 




Click here for more information on Pemko Continuous hinge products.
Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Continuous hinge products.
Click here for more information on Select Products Ltd. products. 



Inactive Door (of pair) Securing Hardware
Door Bolts
Door bolts are used to hold the inactive door of a pair secure while allowing operation of the active door. Used correctly, they will provide years of operation with only minimal maintenance.






Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Surface, Manual Flushbolt, Barrel, Cane, and Spring bolt products.
Click here for more information on Hager Companies Surface, Manual Flushbolt, Barrel, Cane, and Spring bolt products. 


Click here for more information on Canaropa Surface, Manual Flushbolt, and Barrel bolt products.
Click here for more information on Ives Manual Flushbolt, Automatic Flushbolt, and Self-Latching Flushbolt products. 


Removable Mullions

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Click here for more information on Von Duprin Removable Mullion products. 


Dummy Trim

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Click here for more information on Schlage Dummy trim products. 


Click here for more information on Hager Companies Dummy trim products.
Click here for more information on Canaropa Dummy trim products. 


Active Door (of pair)/Single Door Securing Hardware
Locks
There are three grades of locks available:- Grade 1 – Heavy duty, used in high-frequency openings i.e. main entrances
- Grade 2 – Standard duty, used in moderate used openings i.e. washrooms, offices
- Grade 3 – Light duty, used in low-frequency openings i.e. apartments



Options available for locks:
Many finishes, functions, lever/knob designs are available.
Click here for more information on Sargent Lock, and Electronic Lock products.
Click here for more information on Schlage Lock products.
Click here for more information on Schlage Electronic Lock products. 



Click here for more information on Canaropa Lock products.
Click here for more information on Hager Companies Lock products. 


Exit Devices
Due to their direct effect upon life safety, exit devices are one of the most important hardware items in a building. Exit device are used to secure openings while offering immediate exit in case of emergency.




Options available for exit devices:
Many finishes, functions, lever/knob designs are available. Electrified latch retraction. Offers the capability of electric latch retraction to help control ingress/egress remotely Integrated audible alarms. These alarms can be installed in the actuating bar of the exit device, so that when the bar is pressed an alarm is sounded. Delayed egress. When the bar is depressed, the exit device will not unlatch for a pre-determined amount of time. NOTE: This feature is limited in use by the OBC.Troubleshooting:
When an exit device is not functioning properly, typically, it will be one of the following:- Improper installation of frame/door
- Door prepared incorrectly
- Strike not installed correctly
- Incorrect strike supplied for condition
- Device not mounted level
- Vertical rods not aligned correctly
- Vertical rods not long enough due to non-standard mounting height of device
- Fasteners either too tight or loose
- Operating trim not installed properly
Click here for more information on Sargent Exit Device products.
Click here for more information on Von Duprin Exit Device products. 


Click here for more information on Hager Companies Exit Device products.
Click here for more information on Canaropa Exit Device products. 


Cylinders



Options available for exit devices:

Operating Trim
Items such as door pulls, and push plates are used to operate the door while protecting it as well.


Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Operating trim products.
Click here for more information on Custom Door Hardware Operating Trim products. 


Click here for more information on Hager Companies Operating Trim products.
Click here for more information on Ives Operating Trim products. 


Pair Doors Accessories
Many items are available to help make function, and security of pairs of doors easier.

Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Astragal products.
Click here for more information on KN Crowder Astragal products. 


Click here for more information on Daybar Astragal products.
Click here for more information on Ives Coordinator products. 


Closing and Controlling Devices
Closers
Door closers are used primarily for the following reasons:- Fire doors. Closing devices must be installed on all fire rated doors
- Security. Doors to secure areas must be able to close and latch
- Energy loss. Returning the door to the closed position helps reduce energy loss for air-conditioned, or heated areas
- Sound containment. Minimize sound transfer from different areas of a building
- Push/pull doors. Holding the door in a closed position for openings without a lockset or exit device i.e. public washrooms


Options available for door closers:
Many finishes, and designs are available.



Troubleshooting:
When a door closer is not functioning properly, typically, it will be one of the following:- Improper installation of closer
- Incorrect closer specified for mounting type required
- Incorrect size of closer for door/conditions
- Fasteners either too tight or loose
Click here for more information on Sargent Closer products.
Click here for more information on LCN Closer products. 


Click here for more information on Hager Companies Closer products.
Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Closer products. 


Protective Plates
Protective plates are used to help protect the doors from scratches, dirt, and other damaged that may be caused by moving equipment, or cleaning equipment through the opening.


Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Protective Plate products.
Click here for more information on Custom Door Hardware Protective Plate products. 


Click here for more information on Hager Companies Protective Plate products.
Click here for more information on Ives Protective Plate products. 


Door Stops & Holders
The purpose of a door stop is to help protect the door, frame, hardware, adjacent walls, furniture, equipment, etc.




Click here for more information on Gallery Specialty Hardware Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, and Kick-down door holder products.
Click here for more information on Custom Door Hardware Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, and Kick-down door holder products.
Click here for more information on Hager Companies Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, and Kick-down door holder products. 



Click here for more information on Ives Floor Mounted, Wall Mounted, and Kick-down door holder products.
Click here for more information on Sargent Overhead Stop, and Holder products.
Click here for more information on Glynn-Johnson Overhead Stop, and Holder products. 



Weatherstripping
Proper weatherstripping of openings provides several benefits such as energy conservation, softening of sound transference, dust/smoke/light control, etc.


