SARGENT Introduces Acoustic Exit Device for Hospitals and Schools
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NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- SARGENT, a company with a history spanning over 200 years, has introduced the SHH- option for select PE80 Series exit devices. This new product marks a significant advancement in the industry, as it is the industry's first exit device solution certified to the ANSI/BHMA A156.42 Acoustic Performance Standard.
The SHH- option combines certified acoustic performance with the proven durability of the PE80 Series. This innovative product was developed with acoustics-focused engineering and incorporates dampened internal mechanisms designed to help reduce operational noise throughout the exit device cycle.
The push rail is pressed, and the device releases, leading to the door closing and latching. For decades, these sounds have been considered a normal part of the opening process, but in environments where concentration, learning, healing, and communication are critical, these sounds can be disruptive.
The SHH- option was designed to address this issue by bringing certified acoustic performance to the exit device category without compromising the durability, reliability, and life safety performance that customers expect from the PE80 Series platform.
The option is independently certified to the ANSI/BHMA A156.42 Acoustic Performance Standard. It incorporates acoustic dampening technology and engineered internal components designed to help reduce operational noise throughout the complete exit device cycle while maintaining the smooth, controlled operation and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 durability, security, and reliability expected from the PE80 Series.
The SHH- option is available on PE8800 Wide Stile Rim, PE8700 Surface Vertical Rod (SVR), and NB-PE8700 configurations and is compatible with Electronic Latch Retraction (56-) applications.
SARGENT's SHH- option is designed for environments where acoustics are an important consideration, including healthcare facilities, educational environments, corporate offices, libraries and study spaces, hospitality settings, auditoriums, theaters, and performing arts venues.
SARGENT, a company with a history spanning over 200 years, has introduced the SHH- option for select PE80 Series exit devices, marking a significant advancement in the industry with certified acoustic performance and the proven durability of the PE80 Series. The SHH- option is designed to address the issue of operational noise in environments where concentration, learning, healing, and communication are critical, by bringing certified acoustic performance to the exit device category without compromising the durability, reliability, and life safety performance customers expect from the PE80 Series platform. The SHH- option is available on PE8800 Wide Stile Rim, PE8700 Surface Vertical Rod (SVR), and NB-PE8700 configurations and is compatible with Electronic Latch Retraction (56-) applications.