Manual flush bolt: Manual flush bolts must be extended and retracted manually, depending on when the inactive leaf needs to be secured or opened.The inactive door will re-latch automatically when the door closes. Constant latching flush bolt: Constant latching flush bolts ensure the inactive door remains latched until the active door is opened, releasing the automatic bottom bolt and then the top bolt can be manually released.The inactive door is unlatched and the bolts retract when the active door is opened. Flush bolts are usually used on a pair of double doors, like a large closet in a commercial building or French doors.These doors may have a lock, but the flush. Flush bolts can be used on doors that need to be secured without having a mullion or wall for latching. Automatic flush bolt: Fully automatic flush bolts ensure the inactive door is latched and bolts are extended when the active door closes. Ives offers many accessories to ensure that a door is hung, protected and secured.For more specific models within each offering, see the Ives Full Line catalog.
Flush bolts provide a secure opening by latching the inactive door.