About Door Closers
When replacing an existing closer, remove the cover and match the model number and/or mounting hole pattern to a closer in our offering. Or, use one of our closers and a universal mounting plate that matches most hole patterns.
If you are installing a new closer, choose one that works for your door width. Due to added resistance from wind, closers typically accommodate smaller exterior doors than interior doors.
There are three typical mounting positions for door closers; many of our closers are versatile and can be mounted in any of these positions. To determine opening direction, stand on the side of the door where the closer will be mounted. If the door opens towards you it opens in; opens away from you it opens out.
Door Mount, Opens In—Also known as regular arm mount, this position allows the door to open in toward the closer.
Door Mount, Opens Out—Also known as parallel arm mount, the arm lays parallel with the door in the closed position.
Frame Mount, Opens Out—Also known as top frame mount, this position is often used for exterior doors.
Universal-Mount Door Closers
No need to drill new holes—these closers have a mounting plate that fits the hole patterns of most closers from Norton, LCN, Yale, Corbin Russwin, and Dorma. Designed for frequently used doors, they last twice as long as standard door closers. These free-moving closers pull doors shut after you've opened them and are reversible for right or left door-swing directions. They meet ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 durability, strength, and performance standards for door controls. They also meet UL 10C for fire-rated doors, which meet positive pressure fire test standards.
For Door Wd. | Opening Direction | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | Exterior | For Door Swing Direction | Opening/Closing Action | Door Mount | Frame Mount | Range of Motion | Mounting Hardware Included | Specifications Met | Finish | Each | |
| 24"-48" | 24"-48" | Reversible | Free Moving | Opens In, Opens Out | Opens Out | 180° | Yes | ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 UL 10C UL Listed | Aluminum Coated | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Universal Mounting Plates for Door Closers
When replacing door closers, these mounting plates let you match new closers to your existing hole patterns from most Corbin Russwin, Dorma, LCN, Norton, and Yale closers. They are reversible for right or left door-swing directions.
| For Door Swing Direction | Lg. | Ht. | Material | Each | |
| Reversible | 12 7/8" | 3 1/16" | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |