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Monthly Archives: August 2012

Truth split arm operator stamped with number 31850 on linkage arm

We sell a lot of Truth operators, but lately we have seen quite a few of the Truth Split Arm Operator 15.30’s.  They have the number 31850 stamped on the linkage arm, which is the arm that attaches to the

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Stainless steel kick plates verse aluminum kick plates

What is the difference between stainless steel kick plates and aluminum door kick plates?  Well besides stainless steel plates being more expensive, there are a lot of differences.   Lets start with the materials.  Aluminum is a softer material and is

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Epoxy nose caulk for stair treads in heavy traffic areas

Epoxy nose caulk for stair treads in heavy traffic areas is one of the most important steps is making your Rubber or Vinyl Stair Treads last.  First of all I need to clarify heavy traffic.  Heavy traffic would be in

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Surface mounted door closers – the three types of mounting

There are three different types of surface mounted door closer mounting we usually see in the industry today.  Many of today’s door closer come packaged Tri-Pack, meaning they have the ability to work in  all three mountings, and they come

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Rubber Chair and Table Feet – how you should measure them

The biggest problem people have with the Rubber Chair  and table Feet (tips) is measuring there legs correctly.   The measurements for the Rubber Chair and Table Feet are the outside Diameter.  To measure this, you can take a ruler and

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Republic Storage #8 Locker Handle – 1936 to 1959

The Republic Storage #8 locker handle was made from 1936 to 1969.  This locker handle was the only locker handle Republic Storage used in that time period.  However, back them they were called Berger, then Republic-Berger, then Republic Steel, now

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Republic Storage 2 piece locker handle #12, ours are better

Have you noticed how the replacement Republic Storage # 12 Locker Handles you have been purchasing lately are breaking more frequently?  If the answer is yes, you might want to try our replacement handles.   Our replacement Republic Storage Handles are

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Toilet Partition Urinal Screen Bracket stamped 2500

Is your Toilet Partition Urinal Screen Bracket stamped 2500?   If it is then your bracket should be about 6″ long were is mounts on top of the urinal screen, and about 6-1/4″ long on the wall mounting face.   The center

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Hadrian Toilet Partition Latch Cover cast with the number 601200

If your Hadrian Toilet Partition Stall Latch Cover is cast with the number 601200, then you have our part number 9HH200, Hadrian Toilet Partition Latch Cover.  This latch has an outside diameter of 1-9/16″, 1-3/8″ interring diameter, the two indentations

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Hadrian Toilet Partition Stall Knob cast with the number 601110

Is your Hadrian Toilet Partition Stall Knob cast with the number 601110 on the back.  If so, you have our part # 9HH110, Hadrian Toilet Partition ADA Latch Knob, as known as the inner knob, ADA Concealed Toilet Partition Latch

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