PDQ 6300C Grade 1 Architectural Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, For 36" Door

The PDQ 6300C is a Grade 1 architectural wide-stile concealed vertical rod (CVR) exit device from the PDQ 6300 Series, PDQ's commercial-grade panic exit hardware platform configured for 36" door widths in concealed-rod architectural applications. The full part number breaks down as: 6300 (PDQ Grade 1 panic exit device series), C (concealed vertical rod configuration). The 6300C delivers ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 panic exit performance with the rods running concealed inside the door rather than mounted on the door's surface, which is the visual differentiator buyers specify on architectural glass storefronts, executive office double doors, courthouse non-public doors, hotel lobbies, and any commercial opening where surface-mounted vertical rod exit devices are visually unacceptable. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified. UL Listed for fire-rated doors. SKU 6300C-36. In stock under PDQ Exit Devices within Panic Exit Devices in Exit Hardware.

Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) vs Surface Vertical Rod (SVR): Why It Matters

A vertical rod exit device locks the door at both the top and bottom of the frame using two parallel rods that retract simultaneously when the push bar is pressed. Two configurations exist: surface vertical rod (SVR) where the rods mount on the surface of the door (visible) and concealed vertical rod (CVR) where the rods run inside the door cavity (invisible when the door is closed). CVR is the architectural-spec choice for several reasons. First, visual cleanliness: glass and storefront installations look significantly cleaner without surface rods running up the door face. Second, anti-vandalism: concealed rods can't be tampered with from the door's exterior. Third, durability: rods protected inside the door cavity are not exposed to weather, abrasion, or accidental impact. The trade-off is installation complexity (the door must have a hollow cavity prepped for rod routing) and higher initial cost. For architectural projects where these conditions are met, the 6300C is the right specification.

Wide Stile vs Narrow Stile: Picking the Right Door Match

The "wide style" designation in this product name distinguishes the 6300C from narrow-stile exit devices designed for aluminum storefront doors. Wide stile fits standard commercial hollow metal door stiles (typically 4 inches or wider) and wood doors with adequate edge dimension. Narrow stile fits aluminum storefront door rails (typically 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch top and bottom rails). If the door specification is hollow metal or wood, the 6300C wide-stile is correct. If the door is an aluminum storefront with narrow rails, a different exit device platform is needed. Confirm the door type on the door schedule before ordering.

Specifications

Function: Grade 1 panic exit device, concealed vertical rod configuration with simultaneous top and bottom latching. Door width: 36" (configured size for this SKU; 32" version available separately). Door types: hollow metal commercial doors, wood commercial doors with adequate stile and routing. Hardware: includes rods, top and bottom latches, push bar mechanism, mounting hardware. Compliance: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, UL Listed for fire-rated single doors. Push bar style: standard architectural push pad. Dogging: cylinder dogging available (mechanical dogging holds bar depressed for non-fire-rated doors during high-traffic periods, locked or unlocked by key). Trim compatibility: outside trim sold separately based on function specification (passage, classroom, storeroom, nightlatch, dummy). Finish options: standard architectural finishes including 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, and 689 Aluminum Painted.

Where to Specify the 6300C

Architectural glass storefronts, hotel lobby double doors, executive office double doors, courthouse non-public double doors, government building secure-zone vestibules, university administration double doors, healthcare reception double doors, multi-tenant building lobby vestibules, school administrative entry vestibules, museum and library lobby pairs, and any commercial double-door application that needs ANSI Grade 1 panic exit performance with concealed-rod aesthetics on hollow metal or wood doors. For aluminum storefront narrow-stile applications, see PDQ's narrow-stile exit device platform. For surface vertical rod applications where concealed routing is not needed or the door cavity does not allow it, see PDQ's surface vertical rod platform.

Where the 6300C Sits in the PDQ Exit Device Catalog

The 6300C is one configuration in the PDQ 6300 Series Grade 1 platform. Sister configurations on the same architectural wide-stile platform: 6300 rim exit device (single doors), 6300V surface vertical rod (double doors with surface rods), 6300M mortise exit device (mortise-prep doors). For sister PDQ commercial mortise hardware see PDQ MR Series. For competing concealed vertical rod platforms across other brands, see Von Duprin Panic Devices & Acc., Sargent Panic Devices, Corbin Russwin Devices, and Falcon Devices. For PDQ-compatible exit device trims, see PDQ Exit Device Trims.

Where This Sits in the Site Catalog

The 6300C lives under PDQ Exit Devices within Panic Exit Devices in Exit Hardware.