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Door Closers
We stock Grade 1 and Grade 2 commercial door closers in surface-mounted, overhead concealed, floor, and power operator configurations from LCN, Norton Rixson, dormakaba, Sargent, Hager, Corbin Russwin, Falcon, Arrow, and Cal-Royal.
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Do You Need Grade 1 or Grade 2 for Your Door Closer?
ANSI/BHMA A156.4 grades door closers on spring power range, closing force control, and cycle count. Grade 1 is required for building entry doors, school corridors, hospital patient room doors, exterior doors in any climate, and any door that cycles more than 25 times per day. Grade 2 is acceptable for light commercial interior doors with low traffic. If you're spec'ing for a school, hospital, or government facility, Grade 1 is the only correct choice. The LCN 4040XP and Norton Rixson 8500 are the Grade 1 surface closer benchmarks in institutional specifications. We've been ordering these for contractors and facility managers since 2001 and they're our most requested closer series by a significant margin.
What Does UL 10C Positive Pressure Listing Mean for Door Closers?
NFPA 80 requires that every fire-rated door assembly be equipped with a self-closing device carrying UL 10C Positive Pressure listing. UL 10C tests the closer under positive pressure conditions that replicate a fire environment: the closer must reliably close and latch the door from any open position under the maximum spring power setting, with air pressure pushing against the door. A door closer without UL 10C listing can't legally be installed on a fire-rated assembly. Check the submittal before ordering for any fire door.
LCN 4040XP vs. Norton Rixson 8500: Which One Should You Spec?
Both are Grade 1 surface closers with UL 10C listing. Both cover doors up to the same size range. The practical difference is campus standardization and regional preference. LCN is dominant in the east and midwest US institutional market. Norton Rixson has stronger preference in the western US. If the project has an existing campus hardware standard, follow it. If you're specifying for a new building with no existing standard, the LCN 4040XP is more widely stocked nationally and has a broader replacement parts network. Call 877-471-4870 to confirm stock before committing to either on a large project.
Surface-Mounted vs. Overhead Concealed vs. Floor Closers: How Do You Choose?
Surface-Mounted: The Default for Most Applications
Surface closers attach to the door face and frame. They're visible, but they're faster to install, easier to adjust, and lower in cost than the alternatives. They're the correct specification for most commercial applications where aesthetics don't require concealed hardware.
Overhead Concealed: When Visible Hardware Is Unacceptable
Overhead concealed closers mount inside the door and frame with no external hardware. The specification for hotel lobbies, government buildings, corporate interiors, and any architectural application where visible closer hardware conflicts with the design of intent. They require factory-prepped doors and frames. Confirm the prep is available before ordering.
Floor Closers: Frameless Glass Doors
Floor closers mount below the door in a floor pocket. The solution for frameless glass storefront doors where neither surface nor overhead mounting is structurally possible. Norton Rixson 27 and 28 Series are the most specified floor closer models in US commercial construction.