hardware

a broad term used to group all items that are fitted or related to doorsets and includes, but is not limited to, hinges, pivots, sliding door track assemblies, locks, latches, snibs, panic exit devices, closers, pull handles, lever handles, sequence selectors, bolts, reed switches, buffers, power transfers, hold-open devices, any part of an automatic closing device that is attached to the doorset, electric locking, and any seals (whether provided for the purpose of fire resistance or smoke control or for other purposes such as draught or acoustics) that form the assembly

equipment used in the opening, operating, closing, locking and stopping of windows

building products and items needed in the construction process, mostly made from metal, such as tools, fasteners, fittings, and parts of machinery or appliances
See also: ironmongery; rough hardware