Sargent 68-4561 Fire Rated & Hurricane Code Top Latch - 12-HC-8700 Series
The Sargent 68-4561 is a genuine OEM Fire Rated Top Latch Assembly specifically engineered for the Sargent 12-HC-8700 Series Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) exit device. This high-specification component is designed for modern devices manufactured after November 11, 2002. It carries the dual distinction of being Fire Rated (12-) and Hurricane Code (HC) compliant, providing ultimate protection for openings that must withstand extreme wind speeds and high-impact pressures while maintaining life-safety integrity.
Institutional Grade Features
- Dual-Code Compliance: UL-certified for fire-labeled openings and rigorously tested to meet Hurricane Code (HC) requirements for windstorm-resistant assemblies.
- Post-2002 Engineering: Precision-manufactured to match the chassis timing and rod attachment points of Sargent devices made after 11/11/2002.
- High-Impact Deadlocking: Features a reinforced latch bolt mechanism designed to remain securely engaged with the header strike during extreme pressure events.
- Direct OEM Replacement: The professional solution for maintaining 12-HC-8700 systems without compromising the door’s certified windstorm or fire ratings.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from specialized high-strength alloys to resist mechanical fatigue and structural deformation under stress.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sargent (ASSA ABLOY)
- Model Number: 68-4561
- Part Type: Top Latch Assembly (Fire & Hurricane Rated)
- Series Compatibility: Sargent 12-HC-8700 (Surface Vertical Rod)
- Manufacturing Date: For devices made AFTER 11/11/2002
| Brand | Sargent |
| Series | Sargent - 80 Series |
| Part Type | Top Latch Assembly |
| Fire Rated | Fire Rated |
| Exit Device Type | SVR Exit Device |
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