Trimco 5000-T Lock Astragal 9-1/2" x 1-7/8" - Cast

The Trimco 5000-T is a cast lock astragal from Trimco's 5000 Series, sized 9-1/2 inches tall by 1-7/8 inches wide, designed for use on paired doors with mortise or cylindrical locks. If you've been searching "5000 t", "astragal lock", or "french door t astragal replacement"-the 5000-T is the T-shaped metal plate that mounts on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors, covering the gap between the two leaves at the lock area and protecting the latchbolt and strike from pry attacks.

What a Lock Astragal Actually Does

On a pair of doors, the two leaves meet at the center. That gap is a vulnerability. A pry bar inserted into the gap can defeat the lock without breaking through the door itself-the latchbolt or strike can be spread apart by forcing the leaves. A lock astragal closes that gap at the lock area and makes prying significantly harder.

The T shape is the key. The astragal surface plate mounts to the face of the inactive leaf with the lip of the T overlapping the active leaf edge. When both leaves are closed, the T lip covers the gap so there's no exposed space to insert a tool. The active leaf closes against the face of the astragal. The lock on the active leaf still operates normally-the astragal is on the inactive leaf, not blocking any lock function.

This is different from a full-length astragal that runs the entire height of the door. The 5000-T is a lock-area astragal-it covers only the section of the door where the lock hardware is located.

Cast vs Wrought: What 5000-T Means

The T in 5000-T designates the construction method within the 5000 Series. The 5000-T is cast construction-cast stainless steel, which is thicker and more rigid than wrought alternatives. Cast construction is 13-gauge and better resists bending and deformation under pry attack. The 5001 is the wrought/stainless alternative in the same series-lighter gauge, lower cost, same function. For exterior paired doors or doors in higher-security environments, cast (5000-T) is the correct specification. For interior paired doors with lower security requirements, the 5001 wrought version is an option.

French Door and T Astragal Replacement

If you searched "french door t astragal replacement"-the 5000-T is the commercial specification for paired commercial doors. French doors in commercial settings typically use a T astragal on the inactive leaf. When replacing a worn or damaged astragal on an existing paired door, you match the height (9-1/2 inches for the 5000-T) to cover the lock cutout area, and confirm the width (1-7/8 inches) fits the door stile. The 5000-T is non-handed-it works on any door regardless of which leaf is active.

For use with the 5000-T, the correct strike is a 1-1/2-inch lip strike. If your current strike has a longer lip, a custom spacer is available from Trimco to accommodate.

Specifications

Model: Trimco 5000-T

Series: Trimco 5000 Series Lock Astragals

Construction: Cast stainless steel, 13-gauge

Dimensions: 9-1/2" tall x 1-7/8" wide

Center to Center (CTC): 8-1/2"

Fastener: 1/4"-20

Handing: Non-handed

Compatible Locks: Mortise locks and cylindrical locks

Strike: For use with 1-1/2" lip strike standard; custom spacer available for longer lip

Door Thickness: 1-3/4" standard

Wrought Alternative: Trimco 5001 (stainless steel, lighter gauge)

Applications: Commercial paired doors, french doors, entry pairs, institutional

Finishes: 626 (satin chrome), 613 (oil rubbed bronze), 613E (dark oxidized satin bronze) and others

Brand: Trimco Hardware, ASSA ABLOY

American Locksets has stocked Trimco 5000 Series lock astragals since 2001.