Adams Rite

Overview

Adams Rite is a long-established manufacturer within the ASSA ABLOY family that focuses on door hardware for aluminum and narrow-stile openings. The company is widely recognized for purpose-built solutions — both mechanical and electromechanical — that fit the common MS® door prep used on storefronts, commercial entrances and paired narrow-stile doors. Adams Rite product lines are designed for high-traffic commercial, institutional and retail applications where slim-profile hardware and reliable latching are required.

What the brand is known for

Adams Rite is best known for: the MS® modular prep concept; two-point flushbolts and auto-release flushbolts for paired doors; a range of deadlatches and deadlocks that retrofit existing MS® preps; electric strikes and electrified deadlatches (including Aperio® wireless integrations); and a comprehensive set of small parts and fasteners tailored to aluminum frames and panels. Their catalog covers both finished assemblies and maintenance-level components.

Main product families and technologies

• MS® Deadlocks and Deadlatches: Mechanical deadlocks and deadlatches that install into the MS® door prep and offer functions like cylinder operation, thumbturn or paddle.
• Two‑Point and Auto‑Release Flushbolts (MS1880 / MS2180 series): Flushbolts that provide secure top-and-bottom latching for inactive leaves of paired doors; auto-release models simplify operation by releasing both bolts with a single action.
• Electrified Deadlatches and Wireless Access (DL100 / Aperio®): Electrified deadlatches that add online or offline access control; some models use Aperio® wireless technology to integrate with access control systems without full wiring to each opening.
• Electric Strikes, Exit Devices and Trim: Complementary products to support electrification, egress compliance and retrofit options for a broad set of commercial openings.
• Fasteners, Spacers and Small Parts: Factory-made screws, spacers, set screws and conversion parts that help installers preserve fit and finish when replacing or upgrading components.

Common applications

Adams Rite hardware is commonly specified for storefront and narrow-stile aluminum doors in commercial retail and office buildings; paired doors in schools, hospitals and institutional facilities; retrofit projects where the MS® pocket already exists and the owner wants to upgrade mechanical hardware to electrified solutions with minimal door modification; and OEM or glazing contractor needs for matched finish components.

Buying and identifying the right Adams Rite part

Adams Rite uses structured part numbers that communicate product family, function and finish. Common prefixes include “MS” for flushbolts and MS®-prep products and “DL” for deadlatches. When procuring or replacing parts, confirm function, door prep compatibility, finish code, door thickness and electrical options. Request PDFs or cut sheets when in doubt.

How Safsale helps buyers evaluate and source Adams Rite parts

Safsale listings for Adams Rite include clear manufacturer part numbers, high-resolution images that show turn shapes and bolt geometry, downloadable spec sheets and catalog excerpts, and populated attribute fields (finish, handing, stock unit). Buyers can compare configurations, review installer comments in Q&A, and use images and datasheets to verify MS® vs non-MS® preps before ordering.

Sourcing, replacement and procurement tips

• Match the function code first: matching the family and intended function reduces surprises on site.
• Confirm the door prep and measurements: MS® modular preps are particular about pocket depth and stile dimensions.
• Verify finish and part suffixes: ensure color and finish match adjacent hardware.
• For electrified retrofits: determine whether you need hardwired electrified latches or wireless Aperio® units and check hub/controller compatibility.
• Use manufacturer PDFs and cut sheets to confirm hole patterns and clearances before ordering.
• Order service parts where available to repair in place rather than replace whole assemblies.

Practical procurement language

When requesting quotes or placing orders, include the manufacturer and full part number (including suffixes), door handing, door thickness, finish code and whether the application requires electrified function or Aperio® wireless integration. If replacing existing hardware, include photos of the door edge and MS® prep and the current part number if available.

Why specifying teams use Adams Rite

Adams Rite’s concentrated focus on narrow-stile aluminum openings, the breadth of retrofit-friendly products and the availability of small-service parts make the brand a practical choice for architects, contractors, facility managers and locksmiths working on storefronts, paired doors and institutional openings where conserving door and frame construction is a priority.