Guides & Updates

Commercial door hardware schedule arranged with satin-chrome exit device, closer, locks, hinges, cylinders and threshold.
Buying Guides

Build a Complete Commercial Door Hardware Schedule Before You Order

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Build a door-by-door hardware shopping list with clear quantities, included accessories, and responsibilities so quotes and orders cover the same scope.

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Guides & Updates

Keyed cylindrical lock and indicator lever lock displayed as separate options at matching scale.
Buying Guides

Door Handing and Commercial Lock Functions: Get the Order Right

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Satin-silver door sweep, magnetic gasket, door bottom and grooved threshold profiles.
Buying Guides

Commercial Door Weatherstripping: Choose Sweeps, Gasketing, and Thresholds

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Square eight-hole satin-chrome hinge with a proportionately longer measuring caliper.
Buying Guides

Commercial Door Hinges: Sizes, Weight, Bearings, and Replacement Fit

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Rim cylinder, threaded mortise cylinder, interchangeable core and silver keys on a charcoal pad.
Buying Guides

Keyed Alike, Keyed Different, or Master Keyed? Plan Your Commercial Keying

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Door closer, correctly scaled eight-hole hinge, screwdriver and maintenance checklist.
Checklists

Commercial Door Maintenance Checklist: Plan Repairs Before the Next Emergency

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Pushpad exit device with separate lever trim, rim cylinder and small silver keys.
Buying Guides

Panic Hardware Buying Guide: Exit Devices, Trim, Cylinders, and Compatibility

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Electric strike, electrified lever lock and magnetic lock arranged separately at realistic relative sizes.
Access Control

Electric Strike vs. Electrified Lock vs. Maglock: A Commercial Buyer’s Guide

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Satin-chrome door closer with articulated arm and mounting shoe on a charcoal mat.
Buying Guides

Commercial Door Closers Explained: How to Choose the Right Replacement

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Satin-chrome commercial lever lock beside an unlettered specification sketch.
Buying Guides

How to Identify and Replace Commercial Door Hardware Without Ordering the Wrong Part

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Satin-finish lock cylinders and keys beside a blue specification binder
Hardware Guides

Welcome to OpenAxis Supply: Hardware for Your Next Opening

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Welcome to Your Favorite Door Hardware Distributor
Welcome to Your Favorite Door Hardware Distributor
Welcome to Your Favorite Door Hardware Distributor