BRITON 378E Panic Latch

The Briton 378E Panic Latch is a high-performance emergency exit device designed for single doors or the primary leaf of double door sets with rebated meeting stiles. Ideal for commercial buildings, public facilities, schools, hospitals, offices, and fire escape routes, this CE-marked panic exit latch provides fast, reliable, and safe emergency egress when it matters most.

Designed for use alongside a vertical panic bolt fitted to the secondary leaf, the Briton 378E Panic Bar allows rapid door release with a simple push bar operation, ensuring quick evacuation in emergency situations while maintaining secure door control during normal use.

Manufactured for durability and long-term reliability, the Briton 378E has been rigorously cycle tested to over 200,000 operations, making it suitable for high-traffic environments and demanding commercial applications. The unit is fire tested to EN1634 for up to 2 hours, offering dependable performance on fire-rated escape doors and emergency exits.

Suitable for both left-handed and right-handed door installations, the latch is fully reversible on site for flexible fitting and simplified installation. Supplied complete with all required fixings and backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, the Briton 378E delivers trusted panic hardware performance and compliance with emergency exit safety standards.

Key Features

• Briton 378E Panic Latch
• CE marked emergency exit panic hardware
• Suitable for single doors and double door primary leaf applications
• Designed for rebated meeting stile door sets
• Compatible with vertical panic bolts on secondary doors
• Push bar operation for fast emergency exit release
• Suitable for commercial and public buildings
• Fire tested to EN1634 for up to 2 hours
• Tested to over 200,000 operating cycles
• Reversible handing for left- or right-handed doors
• Supplied complete with fixings
• Durable and reliable panic exit solution
• 5-year manufacturer’s warranty

The Briton 378E Panic Latch combines certified safety, heavy-duty durability, and reliable emergency exit performance, making it an ideal solution for compliant fire exit and panic escape door installations.