Double Door Mortise Locks with Panic Exit Devices: Security and Safety for Commercial Spaces

In today’s world, commercial spaces such as offices, hospitals, hotels, and industrial buildings face heightened security and safety demands. Not only do these spaces need to protect valuable assets, but they also need to ensure the safety of the people who enter them. A double door system, equipped with mortise locks and panic exit devices, provides an excellent solution to meet both security and emergency egress requirements. Let’s explore why these systems are essential for modern commercial spaces and how they work together to deliver top-tier protection and safety.

What’s a Double Door Mortise Lock?

A mortise lock is a robust locking system installed into the edge of the door (rather than surface-mounted), making it a perfect fit for high-traffic areas like commercial buildings, hospitals, and hotels. These locks are installed within a rectangular pocket in the door and offer greater strength and durability than standard cylindrical locks.

Double door mortise locks are specifically designed for paired doors, ensuring:

Synchronized locking/unlocking of both leaves.

Seamless integration with panic exit devices for emergency compliance.

Fire-rated performance (when used with certified panic hardware).

How Do Double Door Mortise Locks with Panic Exit Devices Work?

When combined, mortise locks for double doors and panic exit devices provide a seamless security solution, ensuring both access control and emergency exit capabilities.

1. Panic Exit Devices

Panic exit devices are safety mechanisms that allow the door to be opened instantly in case of an emergency. These devices typically feature a push-to-exit mechanism that enables the door to open with a single push, allowing quick evacuation without the need for a key.

In double door systems, Camax Hardware offers three models of panic exit devices, including CMP341, CMP355, and CMP955, which integrate well with mortise locks for quick, safe egress in emergencies.

2. Mortise Locks

Mortise locks combine security with safety features. They offer keyed entry for everyday use while enabling the panic exit functionality in an emergency.

Camax Hardware manufactures the mortise locks for double doors, like the 72-65DA, 72-65DP, 72-65PC and 72-65PL mortise locks. They are designed for this purpose, ensuring that the door can remain secure during normal use and also provide quick escape when needed.

3. Door Coordinators (Optional)

To ensure that both leaves of the double-door system close in the correct sequence, a door coordinator can be used. This mechanism guarantees the proper latching of the doors and ensures code compliance for fire-rated applications.

Camax Hardware offers different types of door coordinators that integrate seamlessly with double door mortise locks, ensuring secure latching while allowing the doors to open in emergencies.

Key Features of Double Door Mortise Locks with Panic Exit Devices

When considering a double door mortise lock system integrated with panic exit devices, here are the key features that make it an essential choice for any commercial building:

1. Security Features

Mortise locks for double doors are built for maximum security. These locks are made from high-quality materials that are resistant to tampering and wear. The integration of both a deadbolt and latch bolt provide superior locking and makes it nearly impossible for unauthorized individuals to break in.

2. Emergency Exit Functionality

Panic exit devices make these locks even more effective by allowing quick and easy access during emergencies. The push-to-exit mechanism makes it possible for anyone to exit the building without the need for keys, ensuring swift evacuation in case of emergencies such as fires or natural disasters.

3. Durability

Double door mortise locks are specifically engineered for high-traffic environments, making them a perfect solution for places like shopping malls, theaters, and hospitals, where the locks will experience frequent use. These locks are built to last, offering resilience against wear and tear.

4. Architectural Design

Not only are these locks functional, but they also offer an aesthetic design suitable for a variety of commercial settings. Whether your doors are made of wood or metal, the sleek design of the mortise locks and panic exit devices ensures that they blend seamlessly with the architecture while providing exceptional security and emergency escape functionality.

Custom Door Hardware Solutions Tailored to Your Project Needs

Whether you are designing a new building, updating an existing structure, or working on a large-scale project, Camax’s OEM & ODM services allow you to tailor our products to fit your specific needs. From custom branding and packaging to adapting designs for unique architectural requirements, we ensure that your door hardware solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and aesthetics.

Camax's product range includes panic exit devices, ANSI & Euro-profile mortise locks, door handles, door hinges, and complete door hardware solutions.

Contact Camax for Commercial-Grade Double Door Mortise Locks & Panic Exit Devices

If you're looking to enhance security and safety in your commercial or residential project, Camax Hardware offers double door mortise locks combined with panic exit devices. These locks provide top-notch security, fire protection, and emergency exit functionality, ensuring that your building complies with safety standards while maintaining elegance.

If you’re a distributor or working on a commercial project, don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about Camax commercial door hardware. Request a quote, or explore Camax product catalog today to find the perfect door lock solutions for your project.