Ives Solid Brass Advantage

Solid brass is purchased for its quality and elegance, not the lowest price. Ives is the industry's premiere brass source for the high-quality product today's consumers demand. What are some quality advantages to look for?

• Bright Brass finishes that are clear and free from lacquer drips, scratches, marks, pits.
  
  
• Material processing- Products that are forged or sand casted are more durable in nature and lend themselves to decorative as well as functional purposes.
  
  
• Appropriate fit of mating parts and the use of mounting methods that provide fast and easy installations.

Learn about the Ives Solid Brass Advantage with these products:

• Window Lock (Ives #07MB3)
  
  
• Window Lift (Ives #026MB3)
  
  
• Wall Bumper (Ives #407 ¸ B3)
  
  
• Door Stop (Ives #61MB3)
  
  
• Dome Stop (Ives #436B3)
  
  
• Kick Down Stop (Ives #455MB3)
  
  
• Flush Bolt (Ives #266B3)
  
  
• Mail Slot (Ives #620B3)

Window Lock (Ives #07MB3)

• Tighter fit of strike and sweep pull windows into locking position, reducing drafts and stopping rattling.
  
  
• Forged product is stronger and has better appearance than many competitive products.
  
  
• Ives uses a #7 screw, which is stronger than many competitive products, which use a #6 screw.

Window Lift (Ives #026MB3)

• Ives lift is made with more material for a stronger overall appearance and a better quality statement.
  
  
• Ives pull is rounded for better grip and fit.

Wall Bumper (Ives #407 ¸ B3)

• Ives wall bumpers incorporate a plastic wall anchor which holds up better in drywall than other competitive products, which often use a plastic toggler.
  
  
• Ives wall bumpers have the mounting screw packed separately for easy installation. Competitive product tends to have the screw already mounted between the back of the rubber and the mounting plate. This makes installation very cumbersome.
  
  
• Ives uses a .030 gauge material, while the competition uses a thinner .022 gauge, which is not as likely to hold up against door impact.

Door Stop (Ives #61MB3)

• Ives longer screw provides better holding power and is securely molded into the stop.
  
  
• Ives high-quality rubber fits snugly on the tip of the stop and is made with a softer durometer rubber that is less likely to mar doors.

Dome Stop (Ives # 436B3)

• Ives forged product is commercial grade with uniform thicker walls for durability and strength.
  
  
• Competitive product tends to include studs that are too short and do not go through the product for support. With product that is designed to absorb the weight of the door, competitive products are more likely to shear off.

Kick Down Stop (Ives #455MB3)

• Ives stops include an aluminum spring pin, holding base to stop for durability. Product arm always fits securely into base.
  
  
• Ives stops include a stainless steel spring to prevent damage to door. Also, included in the design of the product is a "door clearance stop" that prevents the holder from hitting and damaging the door when in the "up" position.
  
  
• The internal mechanics of Ives flush bolts include a spring that is tight and will not loosen with use or vibration.

Flush Bolt (Ives #266B3)

• The rod and bolt head are tempered brass for superior aesthetics and strength. Many competitive products use a steel rod and bolt head, which corrode.
  
  
• Ives deep cut finger hold and double action spring combine to assure ease of operation and automatic holding of bolt in either position.

Mail Slot (Ives #620B3)

• Ives mail slot has a better appearance when installed. A backplate is provided for inside of door to conceal edges of slot opening.
  
  
• Fits snugly to the door vs. competitive spring designs, which holds the slot off from door.
  
  
• Easier to install because it does not require as tight a tolerance when prepping the door. Also, Ives' template and instructions make installation as easy as 1-2-3.