The LR100 Electric Latch Retraction Kit by SDC transforms existing panic hardware into electrified exit devices—and more importantly for dealers, it lets you capture high-margin hardware sales instead of giving them to locksmiths. SDC pioneered this category, and their patented technology now offers seamless retrofit compatibility, low power consumption, and dealer-friendly installs—all backed by top-tier support through Southeast Security Products.
Retailers often sub out the hardware to locksmiths, handing over valuable profit by outsourcing the entire electrification job. With the LR100 kit and SDC’s DoorSnap app, dealers can supply the hardware themselves, subcontract install labor if desired, and keep both control and margin in-house.
Key Features of the LR100 Series Retrofit Electric Latch Retraction Kits
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Motorized latch retraction and dogging for smooth push/pull operation
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Low current draw: 1.5 A inrush, 200 mA continuous
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QuietDuo™ technology ensures silent performance
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Certified for fire-rated and panic hardware
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Works with both high-traffic manual doors and low-energy operators
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Available in one-piece and space-saving two-piece (LR100‑EM) models
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Supports access control triggers and automation systems
Why Dealers Should Supply Hardware (Not Locksmiths)
1. Retain Lucrative Hardware Margin
Access control hardware, especially electrified door hardware, carries significantly higher margins than labor. By allowing locksmiths to supply parts, dealers lose out on this profit, even when they supply the labor. Capturing the hardware sale enables dealers to maintain full control of specifications, pricing, and billing.
2. Quote Confidently with DoorSnap
Many dealers hesitate to handle hardware due to uncertainty over parts and fit. SDC’s free DoorSnap app eliminates that obstacle: submit a photo of the door and exit device, and receive a complete Bill of Materials for the LR100 kit, mounting plates, power supplies, and accessories. This professional, accurate quote eliminates guessing—and the need to outsource hardware sourcing.
3. Fast, Field-Friendly Installs
The LR100 kit is designed for retrofit simplicity—often installable without removing the exit device from the door. This saves time, minimizes callbacks, and reduces complexity (fewer holes, less wire routing). Dealers can easily perform the install using their own crews or subcontractors, knowing the hardware fits and performs as expected.
Business-Driven Use Cases: Electrify Profitability Across Industries
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K–12 schools and campuses upgrading mechanical exit devices for secure access while complying with ADA requirements
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Hospitals and healthcare facilities needing silent, reliable electrified locks
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Offices and warehouses integrating ELR with low-energy door operators
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Government and correctional settings requiring monitored hardware to meet strict standards
Technical Snapshot & Certifications
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Input: 24 VDC ±10%; 1.5 A inrush / 200 mA holding
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UL 305 Panic Hardware, UL 10C Fire, ULC‑S104, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified s
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Compatible power supplies: SDC 602RF, 602RFUR1, 634RF, and 631RF
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Supports monitoring (REX, Latch Status) to meet access control system and fire code requirements
Seamless Dealer Process with DoorSnap & Support
1. Estimate: Snap a couple of photos of the door and exit device in the DoorSnap app.
2. Plan: Receive a complete Bill of Materials with kit model, power supply, monitoring items, and accessory list.
3. Quote: Supply the hardware yourself, ensuring maximum margin.
4. Install: Use your own technicians or subcontract installation—labor separated from hardware.
5. Support: Rely on SDC and Southeast Security Products for technical assistance and model selection, backed by decades of electrified hardware expertise.
Final Takeaway: Dealers—Own the Opportunity
Every touch point with a mechanical push bar is a profitable opportunity to supply electrical hardware. Dealers who rely on locksmiths to provide hardware are forfeiting margin and control. The LR100 kit—supported by the DoorSnap app and Southeast Security Products—empowers dealers to capture that value with confidence and ease.
Partner with SESP for Your SDC LR100 Kit Installations
Southeast Security Products represents SDC and other best-in-class manufacturers across the Southeast U.S., offering hands-on support, product expertise, and dealer-focused programs to help you grow your business. Whether you’re building your first access control package, upgrading a campus, or retrofitting doors in a secure facility, we can help you select the right solutions to power your installations. Contact us today for pricing, training, or to request a demo of the LR100 Electric Latch Retraction Kit.
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