Detex DX2 Gray Double Hinge Bolts Hinge Side Dead Bolt

Product Description

The DETEX DX2 GRAY is a double hinge bolt assembly designed to provide supplementary hinge-side locking protection on commercial and institutional doors. Installed at the hinge side of a door frame, these dead bolts extend into the door jamb when the door is closed, preventing the door from being forced open even if the primary hinge pins are removed or compromised. The gray finish blends with standard commercial hardware. This type of hardware is typically specified and installed by commercial locksmiths, door hardware installers, and security contractors working on access control upgrades or code-compliant security retrofits.

Hinge-side dead bolt assemblies like the DX2 GRAY are used in commercial, institutional, and light industrial applications where supplementary door security is required. Common installations include office buildings, schools, government facilities, and any opening where the threat of hinge-side forced entry must be mitigated. The double bolt configuration provides two points of engagement along the hinge stile, distributing load and increasing resistance to door kick-in or pry attacks.

Key Features

• Double hinge bolt design provides two points of hinge-side engagement for increased forced-entry resistance
• Dead bolt mechanism locks the door at the hinge stile, independent of the primary latch or lockset
• Supplementary protection suitable for security upgrades on existing door openings
• Gray finish suited for standard commercial door and frame applications
• Designed for straightforward retrofit installation without full door replacement

Compatibility

Designed as a supplementary hinge-side security retrofit for commercial and institutional door assemblies where additional forced-entry protection is required at the hinge stile.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed commercial locksmith or qualified door hardware installer. The door and frame must be measured and mortised accurately to ensure proper bolt engagement with the strike pocket in the jamb. Refer to applicable building and security codes, including local amendments to NFPA 80 where fire-rated assemblies are involved, before installation. Verify that adding supplementary hardware does not conflict with the door assembly's existing fire label or life-safety hardware requirements.