Dorma Exit Devices

Dorma 9000 Series vs 8000 Series

The catalog lists two Dorma exit device families. The 9000 Series is listed as Grade 1 across rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod and mortise devices, in wide stile and narrow stile versions, mostly in 630 satin stainless steel. The 8000 Series includes the 8300 rim and 8400B surface vertical rod devices with wide stile pushpads, and fire rated F8300B and F8400B versions in 36" size. Check each listing for grade and size before ordering.

Dorma exit devices by type

Rim, vertical rod or mortise: which Dorma device?

Choose by the door and frame. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame and suits single doors and pairs with a mullion. Surface vertical rod devices latch at the top and bottom and suit pairs without a mullion. Concealed vertical rod devices hide the rods inside the door, which keeps the door face clean on glass and aluminum entrances; Dorma describes the 9100 as a choice where barrier-free codes, aesthetics or traffic call for it. A mortise device works with a mortise lock in the door and suits doors already prepared for one.

Narrow stile Dorma devices

Aluminum storefront doors often have narrow stiles, too narrow for a standard exit device. The Dorma 9700 rim and 9600 concealed vertical rod devices are listed with a narrow stile pushpad and a shortened touchbar, and Dorma describes the heavy-duty cast chassis as allowing installation on narrow stile doors. The F9700 is the fire rated narrow stile rim version.

Fire rated Dorma exit devices

On labeled fire doors, use fire exit hardware. Dorma marks its fire rated versions with an F prefix: F9300, F9400, F9700, F8300B and F8400B in our catalog. Fire rated devices must latch every time the door closes, so they do not have mechanical dogging. Match the device to the door's label and size.

Panic hardware vs fire exit hardware

Panic hardware is an exit device for doors in assembly and educational occupancies and other places where people may need to leave quickly; fire exit hardware is panic hardware that is also listed for use on fire doors. A standard Dorma 9300 is panic hardware with dogging, while the F9300 is the fire exit hardware version. Which one a door needs depends on its fire label and the occupancy, under NFPA 80 and NFPA 101, so confirm with the door schedule or your code official.

Trims, electric options and parts

The devices in this category are listed as exit only, with no outside trim. Add a trim when the door needs entry from outside, and confirm compatibility with the device series. For electric latch retraction, alarms or replacement parts, see Dorma parts and accessories or send us the model. Searches for older models such as the Dorma 795R reach this page; send us the label and we will check what is available.

Most requested Dorma exit devices

The Dorma exit devices our customers look up most often right now:

• Dorma 9700 Rim Exit Device, Narrow Stile
• Dorma 9600 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Narrow Stile
• Dorma F9300 Fire Rated Rim Exit Device, Wide Stile
• Dorma 9300 Rim Exit Device, Wide Stile

Related categories: panic exit devices, exit device trims, exit hardware and 8000 Series.

What to have ready when ordering a Dorma exit device

• Device type: rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod or mortise.
• Stile: wide or narrow, and the door material.
• Fire rated (F) or not, from the door label.
• Door width and height (concealed rod devices listed for 7' doors).
• Outside trim needed or exit only, and finish (630 or 689).

Equipping several exits? Request a quote, and schools and agencies can submit a government or school PO. Orders placed before 3:00 p.m. ET on business days ship the same day after card approval, and ground shipping is free on orders of $450+. Call 718-814-6300 to choose a Dorma device.

The tables and selection notes on this page are compiled by National Lock Supply from the Dorma 9000 Series catalog and product listings. Last reviewed: November 2026.