McGrath Locks Bardon Scar Plate – Fire Rated Stainless Steel (Pack of 2)
The McGrath Locks Bardon scar plate is designed for retrofit installations of the McGrath Bardon Smart Lock, particularly where existing lock hardware has been removed from fire-rated doors. The plate covers redundant cut-outs in the door leaf to maintain doorset integrity and compliance when upgrading to a Bardon smart lock system.
Key Features
- Purpose-designed scar plates to suit the McGrath Bardon Smart Lock.
- Used to cover redundant or unfilled holes from previous lock hardware.
- Supports compliant retrofit of smart locks to fire-rated doors.
- Manufactured from stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance.
- Supplied as a matched pack of two plates.
Fire Rated
- Fire rated to 2 hours when used on Firecore and E-Core doorsets.
- Fire performance applies only when installed as part of an assessed system.
- Tested for use with the McGrath Bardon Smart Lock and F54 ANSI mortice lock.
- Designed to preserve door leaf integrity where previous lock cut-outs exist.
Specifications

Suitable Uses
- Retrofit installations of McGrath Bardon Smart Locks
- Fire-rated doors with existing or redundant lock cut-outs
- Commercial and institutional fire door upgrades
- Firecore and E-Core doorsets where assessed configurations are required
Bardon Scar Plate – Dimension Drawing
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a scar plate required for some installations?
Scar plates are used to cover redundant holes left by previous lock hardware, helping maintain the structural and fire integrity of the door leaf.
Is this scar plate fire rated on its own?
No. Fire performance is system-based and applies only when installed as part of an assessed doorset configuration.
Are fixing screws supplied?
This product is supplied bulk packed. Fixings are not specified and should be selected to suit the doorset.
Additional Information
- Scar plates are commonly required when upgrading legacy fire door hardware to modern smart lock systems.
- Installation must align with the fire door manufacturer’s instructions and assessed configurations.
- Use of incorrect plate sizes or materials may compromise fire door compliance.
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