Commercial Door Latch Guard | Heavy-Duty Steel Security Plate | For Out-Swinging Doors

Improve commercial door security with this 2-3/4" x 7" Steel Latch Protector, designed to shield the vulnerable latch and strike area against tampering, prying, and forced-entry attempts.

The compact surface-mounted security plate installs over the latch side of a compatible out-swinging commercial door, creating a physical barrier that helps prevent tools from reaching or manipulating the latch bolt.

Ideal for commercial steel, hollow metal, and compatible wood doors where increased latch protection is required.

Key Features

• 2-3/4" wide x 7" high

• Heavy-duty steel construction

• Commercial latch-protection plate

• Surface-mounted design

• Designed for compatible out-swinging doors

• Helps protect the latch and strike area

• Helps resist prying and latch manipulation

• Compact commercial security upgrade

• Suitable for lever and knob lock applications when properly matched

• Ideal for retrofit and replacement installations

• Commercial and institutional use

Heavy-Duty Steel Construction

Commercial latch protectors in this size are commonly manufactured from approximately 12-gauge steel for increased resistance to bending and prying.

The steel plate provides additional physical protection around one of the most vulnerable areas of the opening—the gap between the door and frame at the latch.

2-3/4" x 7" Size

Overall Dimensions:

• Width: 2-3/4"

• Height: 7"

The compact size provides targeted latch protection without covering an unnecessarily large portion of the door.

Surface-Mount Installation

The latch protector mounts directly to the face of the door.

Surface mounting makes this style particularly useful for:

• Existing commercial doors

• Security retrofit projects

• Replacement installations

• Openings where additional latch protection is required without major door modification

Commercial versions commonly use through-bolt hardware for a strong installation.

Designed for Out-Swinging Doors

This style of latch protector is primarily intended for out-swinging commercial doors.

When an out-swinging door closes, the latch and door-to-frame gap can be accessible from the exterior side of the opening.

The security plate covers this area to make direct latch manipulation more difficult.

Lever & Knob Clearance

Many 2-3/4" x 7" latch protectors use a shaped cutout designed to clear common commercial lever or knob trim.

Before ordering, verify:

• Lock rose diameter

• Lever or knob trim

• Cylinder location

• Existing door preparation

• Plate cutout configuration

Security Benefits

Adding a latch protector can help reduce vulnerability to:

• Pry bars

• Screwdrivers

• Latch manipulation tools

• Forced spreading of the door and frame

• Direct access to the latch bolt

• Tampering around the strike

It is a simple physical-security upgrade for exposed commercial latch locations.

Product Specifications

Product Type: Door Latch Protector
Material: Steel
Approximate Gauge: 12 Gauge on comparable commercial models
Dimensions: 2-3/4" x 7"
Mounting: Surface Mount
Door Swing: Out-Swinging
Application: Commercial Door Latch Protection
Function: Anti-Pry / Security Reinforcement
Use: New Installation / Replacement / Retrofit

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Hollow metal doors

• Steel commercial doors

• Commercial wood doors

• Retail stores

• Office buildings

• Warehouses

• Manufacturing facilities

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals

• Healthcare facilities

• Government buildings

• Service entrances

• Mechanical rooms

• Apartment common areas

• Institutional facilities

Replacement & Retrofit Applications

Use this latch protector when:

• The existing latch is exposed

• Door-to-frame clearance allows tool access

• An existing security plate is damaged

• A facility is improving forced-entry resistance

• A commercial opening has experienced tampering

• Additional latch-side reinforcement is desired

Ordering Information

Before ordering, verify:

• 2-3/4" x 7" size

• Out-swinging door

• Existing lock type

• Lever or knob rose dimensions

• Door thickness

• Required cutout

• Mounting-hole configuration

• Door and frame clearance

• Required finish

Important Compatibility Note

Latch protectors can vary by:

• Lock cutout

• Jamb pin

• Plate offset

• Fastener pattern

• Material

• Finish

Always compare the selected protector to the existing door and lock configuration before installation.

What's Included

(1) 2-3/4" x 7" Steel Latch Protector

Mounting hardware may include commercial through-bolt components depending on the selected configuration.