Cal-Royal Devices

Cal-Royal Products has been manufacturing commercial exit devices and panic hardware since 1983 - ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware, ADA compliant, deployed across schools, hospitals, hotels, and government buildings across North America. American Locksets is an authorized Cal-Royal distributor carrying the complete exit device line with free shipping on orders over $300 and same-day shipping available. 

What "SA9519" Means on a Cal-Royal Exit Device Spec

If you searched "SA9519," you're looking up Cal-Royal's UL certification file number - not a product model. SA9519 (also referenced as FVSR.SA9519 and FVSR7.SA9519) is Cal-Royal's Underwriters Laboratories Canada (ULC) panic hardware certification file. It covers the full Cal-Royal exit device product family and verifies that listed models have been independently tested and certified to ULC standards for panic hardware.

When a project specification requires ULC-listed panic hardware, the SA9519 file is the reference architects and inspectors use to confirm that the Cal-Royal device being installed is legitimately covered. The file covers rim type, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod, and mortise lock type devices across the full Cal-Royal catalog - including the 2200, 5000, 6600, 7700, 9800, A2200, A7700, A9800, and CVR series, among many others. Every Cal-Royal exit device on this page is manufactured under the SA9519 ULC certification program.

Cal-Royal Panic Hardware: Grade 1 Across the Full Product Family

Who Cal-Royal Is

Cal-Royal Products, Inc. was founded in 1983 in Commerce, California. Their exit devices have been installed in the MGM Grand Hotel, Marriott and Hilton Hotels, K-12 schools, universities, hospitals, and commercial buildings throughout the US and Canada. Three warehouse locations - California, Florida, and Texas - support fast distribution to the full national market.

Every Cal-Royal panic bar and exit device on this page is ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 - the highest rating for panic hardware - and UL listed for both panic hardware (UL305) and fire exit hardware (UL10C, UBC 7-2-1997). The fire-rated AF-prefix models carry a 3-hour fire rating and are certified for use on labeled doors and frames.

Construction constants across the full Cal-Royal exit device line: stainless steel latchbolt with 3/4-inch throw, stainless steel springs throughout, chassis-mounted unit construction, non-ferrous alloy chassis on panic-grade devices, steel chassis on fire-rated devices, through-bolted trim for added security, and non-handed/reversible design for left-hand and right-hand doors. All devices meet ADA requirements with a maximum 5-pound opening force.

Cal-Royal Exit Device Series: Full Category Breakdown

Rim Push Bar Exit Devices

Rim exit devices use a single latch point at the door edge. They're the correct specification for single doors and pairs of doors with a removable mullion where two-point vertical rod locking isn't required. Cal-Royal rim panic bars cover every commercial door width from standard 36-inch to 48-inch, with bars field-cuttable for narrower openings.

The Cal-Royal A9800EO / AF9800EO is the heavy-duty rim push bar - Grade 1, UL listed for both panic and fire, and specifically noted to retrofit the Sargent 8800 Series using 9800 escutcheon trim. Rail assemblies and end caps are brass, bronze, or stainless steel. This is the device that ends up on institutional building specs when the consultant writes "ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, UL10C fire listed rim device" without naming a brand.

The Cal-Royal A7700EO / AF7700EO is the heavy-duty rim device in the 7700 Series - extruded aluminum rail body with stainless steel push pad, brass, bronze, or stainless steel end caps. UL listed for panic and fire, available in 36-inch and 48-inch rail widths.

For light commercial applications where Grade 1 heavy-duty spec isn't required, the Cal-Royal 6600EO / F6600EO and Cal-Royal 5000EO / F5000EO provide fire-rated rim push bar options at accessible price points. The Cal-Royal 4400EO is the cross bar (touchpad) rim device - handed, with a 4-1/2 inch minimum stile width requirement and 440 strike standard.

Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) Panic Bar Exit Devices

Surface vertical rod devices add a bottom rod that runs down the face of the door to a floor strike, creating two-point locking - top and bottom - for greater door security and resistance to forced entry. The rods are visible on the door face, which is why they're typically specified on hollow metal doors where aesthetics are secondary to security and cost.

The Cal-Royal A9860V / AF9860V is the heavy-duty SVR device in the 9800 family - the vertical rod companion to the A9800EO rim device. The Cal-Royal A7760V / AF7760V is the 7700 Series SVR device - specified for pairs of doors up to 8 x 10 feet in the fire-rated AF7760V configuration.

The Cal-Royal A2260V / AF2260V covers the 2200 Series vertical rod format. The Cal-Royal 5000V / F5000V and Cal-Royal 6660V / F6660V complete the mid-range SVR lineup.

Less Bottom Rod (LBR / ALBR) Exit Devices

The LBR and ALBR series remove the bottom rod from the surface vertical rod device. No bottom rod means no floor strike - the door latches only at the top. This is the correct specification for wheelchair-accessible doors where a floor strike creates a tripping hazard, for facilities with carts or equipment moving through the opening, and for applications where the floor finish or threshold configuration makes a floor strike installation impractical.

Cal-Royal ALBR devices - including the ALBR2260V, ALBR7760V, and ALBR9860V - are available on this site and maintain full UL panic listing at the top latch point.

Mortise Rim Combination Devices

The N-MR9800 and N-MR7700 mortise rim combination devices integrate a mortise lock body with the rim exit device for openings that require mortise function security and panic egress on the same door. These are specified when the door prep includes a mortise pocket and the security requirement exceeds what a standard rim latch can provide.

Cal-Royal Panic Bar Functions and Trim Options

Every Cal-Royal exit device in this category ships as an exit-only device (EO designation) - egress from inside via push bar, no outside entry without separate trim. The function is determined by which outside trim is added to the device. Cal-Royal's trim system covers all standard ANSI function types: entrance (key locks/unlocks outside lever), passage (outside lever always active), storeroom (outside lever always rigid, key entry only), and dummy (pull only, no entry function). A complete trim catalog covering 8000 Series lever trims, 9800 Series escutcheon trims, thumbpiece trims, and pull trims is available in the Cal-Royal exit device trims section.

Cylinder dogging kits - allowing a key to hold the push bar depressed for free passage mode during business hours - are available separately for the 2200, 6600, and 7700 Series devices. The alarm option (AL- prefix) is available across the line, providing a battery-operated internal horn that activates when the push bar is depressed. Electric latch retraction (ELR) is available on select models.

Why American Locksets for Cal-Royal Panic Hardware

The full Cal-Royal exit device catalog - all 31 devices across 11 subcategories - is stocked and available here with the same distributor relationship that Cal-Royal built its North American presence on. That means current product, manufacturer warranty support, and access to the technical specifications behind the SA9519 ULC file when a code official or project architect needs documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cal-Royal Exit Devices

Q: What is SA9519? 

SA9519 is Cal-Royal's ULC (Underwriters Laboratories Canada) panic hardware certification file number. It covers Cal-Royal's full exit device line for Canadian code compliance.

Q: Are Cal-Royal exit devices UL listed? 

Yes. All Cal-Royal panic devices are UL listed for panic hardware. Fire-rated AF-prefix models are UL listed under UL10C and UBC 7-2-1997 for up to 3-hour fire exit hardware installations.

Q: What's the difference between a rim exit device and a surface vertical rod device?

 Rim devices lock at one point (latch side). Surface vertical rod devices lock at top and bottom of the door via two rods - two-point locking for stronger door security.

Q: What does the "AF" prefix mean on Cal-Royal devices? 

AF designates fire-rated exit hardware. AF-prefix devices are UL listed for fire exit hardware, carry a 3-hour rating, and are required on labeled fire-rated door assemblies.

Q: What's the difference between A-series and standard series Cal-Royal devices? 

The A-prefix series (A9800, A7700, A2200) are heavy-duty Grade 1 devices with extruded aluminum rail bodies and brass, bronze, or stainless steel end caps. Standard series devices are lighter duty for less demanding applications.

Q: Can Cal-Royal exit devices be used on fire-rated doors? 

Yes, with the correct AF-prefix fire-rated model. Non-fire models (EO designation only) cannot be used on labeled fire-rated openings.