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Design-led exits without compromising compliance. We tailor hardware and documentation to pass EN 1125/EN 179 or UL 305/IBC inspections to your project brief—finishes, trims, cylinders and strikes/keepers—backed by installation templates and commissioning checklists. For the US/UK/EU/Worldwide.
Why go bespoke?
Why go bespoke?
Standard kits cover most doors; bespoke is ideal when you need:
Aesthetics: colour-matched bars (RAL/powder coat), brushed/satin finishes, discreet branding or etched signage.
Format: Rim, Vertical-Rod for double doors without a centre mullion, or Mortise (flush) for a clean look.
Operation: re-entry from the safe side (outside trims with euro cylinders sized to the door thickness).
Durability: vertical-rod pairs with recessed floor strikes for consistent, long-term relatch.
Unusual doors: atypical thicknesses, profiles, timber/steel/aluminium frames, legacy hole patterns.
Explore standard families →
Panic Bars EN1125 : /products/panic-exit-devices-en-1125/
Emergency Exit Devices EN179 : /products/emergency-exit-devices-en-179/
What we customise
What we customise
Finishes & branding: RAL colours / powder coat, satin/brushed stainless, low-profile branding, laser-etched “PUSH BAR TO OPEN” etc.
Actuators & covers: bar length/cover profile; Rim, Vertical-Rod (pairs), Mortise (flush).
Re-entry & security: lever/knob/paddle outside trims; euro cylinders (K/K or K/TT), length calculated to sit flush on your door thickness.
Strikes & keepers: frame strikes, head keepers, recessed floor strikes (preferred for VR), surface alternatives with wear plates.
Door & frame compatibility: timber/steel/ aluminium frames, common thickness ranges, plate furniture options.
Compliance first (UK/EU & US/Global)
Compliance first (UK/EU & US/Global)
UK/EU
Panic Bars EN 1125 (public access): full-width touch bar panic devices.
EN 179 (trained-only): push pad/lever devices.
Fire doors: the device + strikes/keepers + fixings must match the door certificate.
Commission with the closer fitted; verify three consecutive positive relatches.
US/Global
Terminology: exit devices / panic hardware; standards ANSI/BHMA A156.3; UL 305 for panic hardware.
We map EU/UK families to US terminology (rim / mortise / SVR/CVR) and note jurisdictional checks where required.
More detail
→ Panic Bars EN 1125 Guide /compliance/bs-en-1125-guide/
→ EN 179 Guide /compliance/bs-en-179-guide/ ·
→ UK Fire Exit /compliance/fire-exit-door-requirements-uk/
Deliverables you’ll receive
Deliverables you’ll receive
Compliant specification mapped to Panic Bars EN 1125/EN 179 (and US terms where relevant).
Itemised bill of materials: device + outside trim + cylinder + strikes/keepers + fixings.
Datasheets & 100%-scale installation templates (print exact; verify fixing centres on the device).
Commissioning & inspection: UK maintenance sheet and Inspection Checklist (fillable PDF).
Itemised quote in £ ex VAT (multi-currency available), with indicative lead time.
Downloads & tools → /tools/downloads/ · Installation PDFs /tools/downloads/installation-pdfs/ · Inspection Checklist /compliance/inspection-checklist/
How to brief a custom order (copy & paste checklist)
How to brief a custom order (copy & paste checklist)
Please include:
Door photos (inside/outside) and close-ups of centre mullion/threshold.
Door type: Single / Double – No Centre Mullion / Double – Centre Mullion.
Route & standard: Panic Bars Public (EN 1125) or Trained-only (EN 179).
Fire door? Yes/No/Unsure.
Re-entry needed? Yes (outside trim + cylinder) / No.
Door thickness (mm), frame material, quantity.
Finish/colour (e.g., RAL), signage/branding, any existing hole pattern to reuse.
Start a custom brief → /quote/
Typical bespoke combinations
Typical bespoke combinations
Civic & cultural: Mortise (flush) with plate furniture, colour-matched bar covers, discreet signage (Panic Bars EN 1125).
High-traffic venues: Vertical-Rod pairs (no centre mullion) with recessed floor strike + head keeper wear plate (EN 1125).
Staff-only internal routes: EN 179 push pad/lever + outside trim + K/TT cylinder for managed re-entry.
See case studies → /case-studies/ · By sector → /solutions/
Pricing & lead times (guide)
Pricing & lead times (guide)
Bespoke work typically sits above our published ranges for standard kits; finish, trims and strikes affect price and lead time.
See guidance bands → /knowledge/cost-pricing-uk/ · For a firm quote → /quote/
FAQ – Custom & Bespoke
FAQ – Custom & Bespoke
Can you match a specific RAL colour or metal finish?
Yes. Provide a RAL code or finish sample; we’ll confirm feasibility and lead time.
Do you offer custom bar lengths or low-profile covers?
Within the boundaries of Panic Bars EN 1125/EN 179 compliance, yes—we’ll map to a supported family and adjust covers/lengths where available.
What if I have double doors without a centre mullion?
Specify Vertical-Rod pairs with a recessed floor strike (preferred) and head keeper; surface alternatives are possible where recessing isn’t feasible.
Can I get controlled re-entry from the safe side?
Yes—choose an outside trim (lever/knob/paddle) and specify a euro cylinder (K/K or K/TT) sized to your door thickness for a flush finish.
Is dogging (hold-open) allowed?
Not on fire doors. For non-fire doors we can supply lockable covers.
Do you support US projects?
Yes—specify country and code context. We’ll align EU/UK families with US terminology (rim/mortise/SVR/CVR) and reference ANSI/BHMA A156.3 / UL 305 where applicable.
Still unsure? Send photos and the checklist above—we’ll return a compliant specification and an itemised quote.
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