The AD8600 Series is Sargent's concealed vertical rod exit device for aluminum doors, with the rods hidden inside the door stile and a wide stile push pad built for constant use. Shop Grade 1 certified devices in 7- and 8-foot heights, E, F, J, and G rail widths, mechanical and electromechanical functions, and finishes from satin stainless to white suede powder coat. In stock at Commercial Door Hardware and shipping the same day.
Built for Aluminum Doors
Aluminum storefront and curtain wall doors present a specific problem for exit hardware. The stile is a hollow extrusion, the glass runs close to the edge, and the door is often part of a pair with no mullion between the leaves.
The AD8600 is engineered for that condition. The vertical rods run inside the aluminum stile, so the door face stays clean, and the rods are protected from the abuse a storefront entrance sees. The device latches at the top and bottom of the door rather than into a frame strike, which is what lets a pair of doors secure without a mullion.
The result is a device that reads as part of the entrance rather than hardware bolted onto it, which is why the AD8600 appears on architectural and lobby openings where appearance carries weight alongside security.
Key Features
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Feature |
What it means |
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Concealed design |
Rods run inside the door stile, leaving the face clean |
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Wide stile push pad |
Larger push surface built for comfort and durability in high-traffic locations |
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Single and double door applications |
Works on a single leaf or a pair |
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ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 |
Meets the highest commercial performance level for exit devices |
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Modular construction |
Simplifies installation, service and later modification |
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Optional dogging |
Holds the latch retracted during business hours on non-rated openings |
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7' and 8' heights |
Covers standard and tall door openings |
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Four rail widths |
E, F, J and G rails covering 24" to 48" doors |
Modular construction matters more than it sounds. On a device built as one assembly, a single failed component means replacing the device. A modular design lets a technician service or change a part, which extends the life of the opening and reduces what you keep on the shelf.
Choosing the Right Rail
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Rail |
Door width |
Typical door |
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E Rail |
24" to 32" |
Narrow service and side entrance doors |
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F Rail |
33" to 36" |
Standard 36" commercial doors, the most common |
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J Rail |
37" to 42" |
Wider entrance and institutional doors |
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G Rail |
43" to 48" |
Oversized entrance doors |
Measure the actual door width rather than the nominal opening, and check the specifications if your door sits at the boundary between two rails.
Popular AD8600 Functions
Mechanical Functions
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Model |
Function |
What it does |
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8606 |
Storeroom |
Outside trim is always locked; a key retracts the latch. Inside always allows egress |
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8610 |
Exit only |
No outside trim, so the door opens from inside only |
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8913 |
Classroom |
A key locks and unlocks the outside trim |
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8915 |
Passage |
Outside trim always operates the latch; the door isn't keyed |
Electromechanical Functions
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Model |
Function |
What it does |
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8673 |
Fail safe |
Unlocks when power is removed |
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8674 |
Fail secure |
Stays locked when power is removed |
Fail safe versus fail secure is the decision that needs the most care on an electrified opening. Fail safe unlocks on power loss, which suits openings where access must be available during an outage. Fail secure stays locked, which suits secured areas. Both allow free egress at all times from the inside. The right choice depends on the opening's security and egress requirements, so confirm it with your authority having jurisdiction.
Available Finishes
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Code |
Finish |
Where it fits |
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US32D / 630 |
Satin stainless steel |
The standard exit device finish, resisting wear and frequent cleaning |
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US10BE / 613E |
Bronze |
Bronze anodized storefront framing and darker entrances |
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BSP |
Black suede powder coat |
Contemporary entrances and dark framing |
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WSP |
White suede powder coat |
White painted frames and light-toned entrances |
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US32D/630 satin stainless is the most widely specified and the safest default, since a push pad is touched constantly and stainless holds up to wear and cleaning better than any painted finish.
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US10BE/613E bronze is the natural match on bronze anodized aluminum storefront, which is common on the openings this series serves.
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BSP and WSP powder coats let the device blend with painted or finished framing rather than contrast against it.
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Match the device finish to its trim and to the closer, pulls and other hardware on the entrance.
Benefits of the AD8600 Series
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Clean entrance appearance, with no rods visible on the door face.
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Rods protected inside the stile, out of reach of abuse and tampering.
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Grade 1 certified to the highest commercial performance level.
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Wide stile push pad sized for comfort on high-traffic entrances.
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Works on pairs without a mullion, latching top and bottom instead.
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Modular construction simplifying service and modification.
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Mechanical and electrified functions from one series.
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Four rail widths and two heights covering most aluminum door openings.
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Four finishes including two powder coats.
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Ready to ship. In-stock devices ship the same day.
Applications
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Storefront and curtain wall entrances on retail, office, and institutional buildings.
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Lobby entrances where the hardware should look deliberate rather than added on.
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Pairs of aluminum doors without a mullion.
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School and university entrances needing Grade 1 durability.
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Access-controlled entrances using the 8673 or 8674 electrified functions.
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Classroom and training spaces using the 8913 classroom function.
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Stock and service doors using the 8606 storeroom function.
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Dedicated egress doors using the 8610 exit-only configuration.
Why Order the AD8600 from Commercial Door Hardware
Commercial Door Hardware supplies door hardware for schools, healthcare facilities, offices, retail and institutional buildings, carrying exit devices, locks, closers, hinges, pivots, thresholds and weatherstripping from Sargent, Von Duprin, Corbin Russwin, Accentra, Schlage, LCN, Norton and Pemko.
An aluminum entrance is a complete assembly, and the exit device is one part of it. The same opening usually needs trim, top and bottom strikes, a closer or overhead concealed closer, pivots or continuous hinges, a threshold and weatherstripping. Ordering those together means they arrive together and match in finish, rather than being assembled from whatever each supplier happened to stock.
Everything in this collection is in stock at Commercialdoorhardware.com and ships the same day. If you're replacing an existing AD8600, send us the model number along with the door height and width, and we'll confirm the rail size, function, and finish before you order.