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March 04, 2010

MARKS USA Hospital Push/Pull PD Series Locksets Provide Hands-Free Opening For Sanitary Safety

Marks USA PD Series Hospital Push/Pull Mortise and Cylindrical style locksets designed for use in healthcare facilities satisfies the universal demand for hospital hardware. The locksets design innovation, with an improved short retraction angle, is particularly beneficial when a simple push or pull on the paddle using your elbow or forearm will open the door. This feature is mandatory for any door where unhygienic conditions may be prevalent such as restrooms or cafeterias, thus aiding in the prevention of contamination from unsanitary hands.

The unique hospital passage function cylindrical chassis and thirteen functions of mortise lock push/pull locksets feature universal assemblies that allow paddles to point two-up or two-down or one up and one down...No handing needed!

The PD Series Hospital Push/Pull locksets feature solid stainless steel paddles and are ideal for new construction or retrofit. The series is offered in a standard 32D finish and are available lead lined and engraved. The PD Series are UL Listed for 3-hour fire rating, satisfy all ADA requirements, and feature Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty.

Marks USA, A NAPCO Security Group Company, was founded in 1977 to manufacture mortise locks and meet the needs of the growing security hardware market. Since then, the product line has been expanded dramatically. Products include architectural grade, BHMA & UL code compliant life safety, mortise, cylindrical and tubular locksets, electronic "free standing" access control, biometric fingerprint locksets, ornamental iron locksets, deadbolts, locks for woven wire and patented HI-SECURITY™ Cylinders.