Commercial Door Hardware
Commercial Door Hardware for Every Opening
American Wholesale Outlet is a one-stop source for commercial and institutional door hardware: door closers and operators, exit devices and panic bars, mortise locks, cylindrical levers and deadbolts, access control, electric strikes and electromagnetic locks, plus hinges, trim and accessories, thresholds and astragals and weatherstrip. Brands span LCN, Norton, Von Duprin, Sargent, Corbin Russwin, ACCENTRA (Yale), Cal-Royal, Pemko, Rockwood, Best, dormakaba and more.
Start with the opening type, then drill into the right hub. Surface-mounted and concealed closers cover most single doors; rim, mortise and vertical-rod exit devices cover egress; locksets and electronic hardware handle security and access. Spec ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for high-traffic and institutional doors, fire-rated listings for labeled openings, and electrified options when the door ties into access control or fire alarm.
We serve contractors, architects, facility managers and government purchasers: purchase orders from Fortune 500, government, health and educational entities are accepted, and GSA buyers can order under contracts GS-07F-0249Y and GS-07F-0326T. Volume and project pricing is available on multi-opening packages.
Shop by Hardware Type
- Commercial door closers — surface-mounted, concealed, floor closers, operators and parts.
- Exit devices & panic bars — rim, mortise, SVR, CVR, narrow stile, trim and parts.
- Knobs, levers & deadbolts and mortise locks — mechanical locksets for commercial doors.
- Access control, electric strikes and maglocks — electronic locking and readers.
- Trim & accessories — hinges, pulls, stops, bolts, kick plates, weatherstrip and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial door hardware do I need for a typical opening?
Most commercial single doors need a lockset (or exit device on egress doors), a door closer, hinges or pivots, and often a stop, kick plate and weatherstrip. Pairs of doors may also need a coordinator, flush bolts or a mullion. Start in the hub that matches the primary function, then add trim and accessories.
When should I use an exit device instead of a lockset?
Use an exit device / panic bar on doors in the means of egress where free egress is required by code — typically labeled exit doors, corridors and stairwells. Storerooms, offices and other non-egress openings usually take a cylindrical or mortise lockset instead.
What is the difference between a door closer and an automatic operator?
A door closer is hydraulic hardware that closes and latches the door after it is opened manually. An automatic / low-energy operator opens the door on a push-button or access-control signal and is used for ADA accessibility and hands-free openings.
Do you carry electrified and access-control hardware?
Yes. Browse access control, electric strikes, electromagnetic locks and electrified locksets/exit devices that integrate with readers, fire alarm and delayed egress. Confirm voltage, fail-safe vs fail-secure and listing requirements on the product page.
What ANSI grade should I specify?
ANSI/BHMA grades rate cycle life and durability. Grade 1 is the highest and is the usual choice for high-traffic, institutional and abuse-prone doors; Grade 2 suits moderate commercial use; Grade 3 is for light duty. Prefer Grade 1 closers, exit devices and locksets on main entries and corridors.
Do you accept purchase orders and government (GSA) orders?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from Fortune 500 companies and government, health and educational entities, and we hold GSA contracts GS-07F-0249Y and GS-07F-0326T (Cage Code 40786). Contact us at 215-279-8511 for project quotes and volume pricing.