How Does a Flush Bolt Work

Flush bolts are used to secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, projecting into the frame head and into a floor strike. In this application, the active leaf would typically have a lockset which latches into a strike mounted on the edge of the inactive leaf.

What is a flush bolt?

Flush bolts are used to secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, projecting into the frame head and into a floor strike. In this application, the active leaf would typically have a lockset which latches into a strike mounted on the edge of the inactive leaf.

What is auto flush bolt?

An automatic flush bolt is projected when the active leaf closes and depresses a trigger on the edge of the door. … Either type may be used on fire door assemblies. Automatic and constant latching flush bolts are both available with a top bolt only, and a fire pin in place of the bottom bolt.

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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